Comedienne. Author. Speaker. VO Artist
Jae The Speaker
There are a lot of layers to Jae Henderson. In addition to being a comedienne, author and former radio personality, Jae is also an entertaining speaker. She has a love for women, women's empowerment and motivating others. She has spoken to audiences ranging from youth to senior citizens planting seeds of hope and motivation that they can be the change they want to see.
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Speaking Topics
Get Out of Your Own Way, Sis
Living Single
Minding My Business, Keeping My Peace
Go Get Your Blessing
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Education
M.A. English: Professional and Technical Writing The University of Memphis
B.A. Communications Broadcast Journalism The University of Memphis
Awards & Honors
Memphis Public Libraries Richard Wright Literary Awards Finalist, 2023
House of Mtenzi Award for Best Author Activist, 2018
Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis Tribute Luncheon Legends Award Author, 2017
Tri-State Defender Best In Black Award for Best Author, 2015
Rose of Sharon Order of the Eastern Star Sisters that Rock Award, 2013
Tri-State Defender Newspaper Woman of Excellence Award, 2011
Nexus Leadership Program Graduate, 2009
United Way of the Mid-South Unsung Hero Award, 2008
Co-Founder/Executive Director of College Bound College Access Non-Profit, 2006 – 2012
Leadership Academy Fellow (New Memphis Academy), 2005