Jess

Jess Weiner [Wee-ner] isn’t just a cultural expert—she’s a change architect. Known for connecting business strategy to meaningful social transformation, she is a trusted advisor to some of the world’s most influential brands. While others analyze culture, Jess helps shape it. Her work on landmark campaigns such as Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty and Mattel’s reinvention of Barbie didn’t just disrupt industries—it redefined norms around representation, identity, and inclusion.

Recognized by Inc. as one of the “Top 250 Female Founders in the U.S.” and named to Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business,” Jess has spent 30 years building a legacy of impact. As CEO of Talk to Jess, she partners with organizations to drive cultural fluency, leadership, and long-term change. An acclaimed speaker and moderator, she has led global conversations at Cannes Lions, MAKERS, and the United Nations. She is a best-selling author, podcast host, national board member of She Should Run, and founder of the Actionist Network®, a collective advancing a more compassionate and inclusive world.