Lisa Jakub

Former Child Actor, Author & Mental Wellness Educator

Lisa Jakub

Former Child Actor, Author & Mental Wellness Educator

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Biography

Lisa Jakub worked in Hollywood from the ages of 4 to 22. With more than 40 projects on her resume, including Mrs. Doubtfire and Independence Day, she left the film industry to find a life that felt more authentic to her. Lisa found her purpose by working with others who have also struggled with anxiety and depression.

She is the CEO of Blue Mala, a mental wellness resource, and founder and director of Mission Flexible, a nonprofit supporting military Veterans with post-traumatic stress.

Lisa Jakub is a mental wellness educator, offering highly personal presentations that are filled with real-life examples, humor, and tangible takeaways with an immediate impact.

Speaker Videos

On Authenticity and Shoe Choices

Lisa Jakub Speaker Sizzle Reel

Meet Lisa Jakub

Common House Speaking Event Neuroplasticity

Virginia Festival of the Book

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Speech Topics

Mental Health Awareness

1. Managing difficult emotions: grief, loneliness, disappointment, and fear

2. Burnout prevention: how to thrive in a challenging world.

3. Mental health and professional success are interdependent: improving corporate culture around mental health.

Mission Flexible

A program designed for (and with) Veterans.

1. Provides mindfulness retreats for Veterans who are dealing with post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, flashbacks, insomnia, and other invisible injuries from their time in service.

2. For Veterans programs, she does a joint talk with several ex-military friends on compassionate leadership, resiliency, etc