Jamie Hess
Founder & Lead Coach, Brand Ninja; Producer and Host of The Gratitudeology™ Podcast
Jamie Hess
Founder & Lead Coach, Brand Ninja; Producer and Host of The Gratitudeology™ Podcast
Biography
Jamie Hess is a keynote and TEDx speaker, media personality, podcaster, and professional development coach. She is the producer and host of The Gratitudeology™ Podcast (featured on the TODAY Show) where she deep dives with her guests to find “that moment” in their story where “the switch flipped” and they started seeing life through a lens of gratitude. Past guests include Rainn Wilson (The Office), Teddi Mellencamp (Real Housewives), Gabby Bernstein (Oprah approved guru), and Nev Schulman (Catfish). Jamie brings these stories and her infectious energy to her keynotes, MC engagements, and workshops.
Her background in marketing means she deeply understands messaging nuance, making her one of the most highly sought-after brand ambassadors. Jamie has appeared on hundreds of local and national morning & talk shows on behalf of national and global brands. She contributes lifestyle advice to shows including TODAY, Good Morning America, The View, and beyond, and has been a trusted on-air brand ambassador on QVC for nearly a decade. Prior to life in front of the camera, Jamie spent 17 years as a senior level PR & marketing expert on brands like McDonald’s, General Motors, LinkedIn, Barry’s Bootcamp, and W Hotels Worldwide.
Today, Jamie teaches her course, Brand Ninja, where she helps entrepreneurs and thought leaders learn the ins and outs of personal branding and how to land high paying brand partnerships.
Speaker Videos
Jamie Hess - Demo Reel
Speech Topics
Your Magnetic Rebrand: How to Become a Super Attractor with Unapologetic Authenticity
In today’s workplace, cultivating your own personal brand is imperative to walking through your career with confidence. Whether you are actualizing your potential as a part of the team, or in a senior leadership role, the same is true: once you uncover your own hidden “star power,” you become a magnet for success, whether you’re an entrepreneur or part of a team.
This talk gives audiences the “magic bullet” to rebrand themselves from the inside out, giving them the ability to attract rather than chase successful outcomes.
Jamie Hess is known as the “Brand Ninja” for her prowess at identifying the exact alchemy needed to create affinity. During her 17-year career as a senior-level PR executive, she helped brands like McDonald’s, W Hotels Worldwide, Barry’s Bootcamp, and LinkedIn become white hot on the cultural landscape.
What she did for each of these iconic brands was to help them uncover their authentic personality – the most luminescent parts of their core DNA – and then help them show up in alignment with that… every day, and in every way.
When a brand shows up as the truest version of themselves, people trust them.
The same goes for people.
Audience Takeaways:
- A step-by-step process to rebrand from the inside out
- A shift from chasing to attracting
- Increased performance and productivity through self-awareness
- Understanding your unique talents and how to make them shine
Unlocking the Power of Gratitudeology™: How a Simple Shift in Perspective Can Spark Passion, Purpose & Growth
Companies with engaged employees report 2.5x higher revenues.
Alternatively, disengaged employees are 87% more likely to leave a job… We have “hustled our way” into a workforce that feels burnt out, disengaged, and no longer connected to gratitude.
“Gratitudeology” is a unique framework that applies research-backed techniques that change the game, delivering an energetic mindset shift that compels peak performance, increases engagement, and deepens the “purpose matrix” from the inside out.
Audience Takeaways:
- New techniques to inspire growth and productivity
- Resources to tap into gratitude, even in the face of adversity
- A blueprint for better corporate culture
- A perspective shift to make reaching the next rung more accessible
Moderating/Interviewing/Hosting
Jamie Hess brings a captivating mix of polish, charisma, and authenticity that elevates every stage she steps on. The daughter of legendary ABC journalist Joan Lunden, Jamie grew up behind the scenes of network television—learning firsthand how to engage audiences, guide conversations, and make complex ideas feel relatable. Today, she carries that legacy forward as a dynamic host on QVC, where her warmth and professionalism connect with millions of viewers daily. Whether moderating a panel, emceeing a gala, or leading a main stage session, Jamie brings energy, ease, and an intuitive sense of flow that keeps audiences inspired and engaged. With her background in media, wellness, and storytelling, she’s the perfect choice to make your event feel both seamless and unforgettable.