Work With Jakia
Jakia’s Approach
Jakia’s approach to sensitive subjects is a calm, empathetic demeanor combined with a positive outlook that the latter will be better than the way things began. This is all tied together with a witty sense of humor and delightful spirit.
She is direct and passionate about her activism in the abuse and mental health community and draws strength from those around her that are trying to change things to make a better contribution to the world.
Why Book Jakia?
A fierce keynote and guest speaker, Jakia will captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds through inspiring storytelling that will leave no room for more domestic violence and sexual and emotional abuse. She will easily turn the audience into an army of advocates.
Her speaking topics range from how she became a survivor of domestic violence, sexual abuse, discrimination, and abuse of power, to raising awareness to how the military system needs a reform or incentivizing young adults to be resilient and courageous. Some of Jakia’s most popular topics are:
- Why the military justice system needs a reform and how Jakia wants to give voice to the ones who need to break the silence, destroy the stigma and end the cycle of abuse in all shapes and forms.
- How the sexual, misogynistic, and racist violence of the military seeped through Jakia’s entire life.
- The book War at Home – A Call to Reform the Military Justice System and to Give Voice to the Ones Who Need to Break the Silence, Destroy the Stigma and End the Cycle of Abuse.
As a certified Master Resiliency Instructor, Jakia also offers customized life-changing Resiliency Coaching sessions.
If you are interested in learning more about how Jakia would be an ideal fit and inspiration for your audience, please reach out to us today.
Healing Resources
Military One Source
Veteran Crisis Line
(then press 1 or text 838255)
Safe Help
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(or text “START” 88788)
The Department of Defense designated line for reporting suspicions of child abuse in a Department of
Defense facility