Speaking Engagements
Conversation to spark change
At Journey You Own, we believe in the power of conversation to spark change—from the inside out. Our speakers offer deeply reflective, trauma-informed, and values-driven talks that invite audiences to explore leadership, well-being, identity, and the healing potential of slowing down.
Topics We Cover
Our speaking engagements offer grounding, clarity, and insight across a range of mission-driven, human-centered themes:
Reimagining Leadership through mindfulness and compassion
Burnout and Self-Worth in helping professions
Trauma Awareness and Healing in animal welfare and veterinary medicine
Grounding Practices for clarity, resilience, and sustainable impact
Personal Transformation as a foundation for organizational change
Cultural Identity and Belonging across generations
The Spiritual Connection Between All Living Beings
Navigating Misalignment between values and action
Creating Space for Reflection in fast-moving systems
And more…
Talks can be tailored to your event, audience, or professional context—ranging from keynote addresses to guided workshops and facilitated group conversations.
How to Book a Speaker
Our speaking engagements offer grounding, clarity, and insight across a range of mission-driven, human-centered themes:
Step 1
Select “Connect With Us” to begin your inquiry.
Step 2
Complete the form with your name, organization, and event details.
Share the type of conversation or experience you’re hoping to create so we can best understand your vision.
Step 3
Our team will reach out within 3 business days to schedule a conversation, discuss your needs, and confirm next steps for the engagement.
We speak at:
Conferences & Summits
Veterinary and Animal Welfare Gatherings
University Programs & Classrooms
Nonprofit Leadership Retreats
Interdisciplinary Panels and Forums
Workplace Wellness or Values-Based Events
To request a speaker or discuss your event, connect with us.
Please include your name, organization, event details, and what kind of conversation you’re hoping to create.
About Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson
Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson is a sought-after international speaker known for her deeply reflective, accessible, and visionary approach to leadership, wellness, and systems change. A veterinarian and global consultant with over two decades of experience across animal welfare, organizational strategy, and contemplative practice, she brings rare insight to the intersections of science, social healing, and spiritual inquiry.
Born in Switzerland and raised in rural Wisconsin by Indian immigrant parents, Dr. Robertson embodies a unique blend of Eastern wisdom and Western experience. She began meditating as a child and later studied anthropology at Princeton University, where she conducted fieldwork in an Indian ashram—deepening her exploration of cultural identity, healing, and spiritual connection.
She holds certifications in trauma-sensitive mindfulness, advanced meditation facilitation, deep listening, and Buddhist philosophy, and continues to be a student of contemplative practice. Her presence is both grounding and expansive—offering a depth of thought paired with real-world tools for personal and organizational transformation.
“We live in a time that demands presence. Speaking is not about performance—it’s about deepening our awareness, together.”
Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson