let’s help everyone in your spaces feel less lonely & more meaningfully connected

"Jewel Hohman is exceptional. Her warm, engaging style and practical strategies inspire confidence and ease in navigating social dynamics, making her a true breath of fresh air."

-Desiree Stanely

TOPICS THAT people rave about

Each topic below can be done as a workshop or a speech!

Recommended for UNIVERSITIES AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS:

Connection revolution: COMBATTING YOUNG ADULT LONELINESS ACROSS GENDERS

Loneliness is on the rise among Gen Z, but the real crisis runs deeper. Students are surrounded by people yet still feel disconnected. Research shows that connection is not just about having more friends. This workshop explores what is getting in the way of connection on today’s campuses. We will look at how disconnection affects all students, with particular attention to how cultural expectations around masculinity create additional barriers for many men. We will also explore a simple mindset shift that helps students feel more connected and become a source of connection for others. Students will leave with a deeper understanding of relational science and a tool they can use for the rest of their lives. This session is interactive, research-backed, and emotionally impactful.

Students Will Learn:

The 3 biggest Barriers to Connection in modern culture and how they impact every aspect of our lives
How gendered norms, especially around masculinity, shape how students give and receive support
A simple, lifelong shift that makes it easier to feel connected and help others feel seen
Practical ways to apply what they’ve learned to create more meaningful relationships on school grounds
A written personal commitment to increase connection in their community

Recommended for MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, AND WELLNESS EVENTS:

How to Make Your Friendships More Meaningful (without adding to your plate!)

With glowing reviews and success at large events, this workshop will leave your people feeling empowered and excited about their friendships! This interactive workshop will help your people deepen their connections and make their friendships more fulfilling- even with a busy schedule. As the data indicates, the quality of our friendships is one of the most important parts of life, and it doesn’t have to feel like extra work.

You will learn:

The Science of Friendship: The 3 Things Every Friendship Has
How to Get Your Needs Met in Your Friendships (and handle conflict!)
How to Connect More Meaningfully With the Time You Have
How to Weave Friendship in Your Fabric of Your Life (even if you are busy!)

Recommended for companies:

the social health advantage: The Overlooked Factor Driving Loyalty, well-being, and performance

Loneliness is not just a personal struggle. It is a workplace issue. Employees who feel lonely are more stressed, more likely to call off work, and less engaged. The solution is social health: the ability to feel meaningfully connected in ways that replenish employees personally while strengthening their sense of belonging at work.

When employees are socially healthy, they show up with more resilience, loyalty, and creativity, and companies gain higher retention rates, better collaboration, and more innovation.

You Will Learn:

The Cost of Loneliness: Lonely employees are more easily stressed and more likely to disengage, leading to higher absenteeism, lower retention, and weaker team performance.
The Overlooked Driver of Resilience and Performance
The 3 Biggest Barriers to Social Health
The Social Health Advantage Framework

NEXT STEPS

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Complete the Speaker Request Form below to share your event details! If Jewel is available on that date, we’ll schedule a pre-event call.
customize

Jewel customizes her presentation to your audience’s needs by incorporating their stories and insights. If applicable, she will schedules calls with leaders, clients, or employees to ensure her message resonates with your people deeply.
show up above and beyond

Jewel goes beyond delivering a powerful keynote—she fully engages with your audience. When possible, she’ll attend client dinners, post-event receptions, moderate Q&As, and share content on social media.
Keep going

After her talk, Jewel provides resources such as slides, a custom 1-pager with key takeaways and resources, and she reviews audience feedback. Jewel is also available for a 6-month follow-up discussion or workshop to ensure lasting impact.