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Emotional Grit with Guest Minneapolis Fire Captain Justin Reid
In the fall of 2018, Minneapolis Fire Captain Justin Reid helped keep his best friend alive after a savage attack by two grizzly bears....
jfernjack
Apr 12, 20231 min read


Emotional Grit with guest Garrett Ebling survivor of the 2007 I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis
Emotional Grit with guest Garrett Ebling, survivor of the 2007 Minneapolis Interstate I-35W bridge collapse. Imagine crossing a bridge...
media20670
Apr 5, 20232 min read


Emotional Grit with guest Indre Biskis former World Learning Country Director of Lithuania
Emotional Grit with guest Indre Biskis, former Country Director of World Learning in Lithuania and later Program Developer for World...
jfernjack
Mar 22, 20231 min read


Emotional Grit with guest Brian Wagner
Brian Wagner | Author and Keynote speaker. https://www.aradicalvision.com Embrace your own personal blindness to drive better...
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Mar 15, 20231 min read


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Jan 20, 20230 min read


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Jan 18, 20230 min read


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Dec 18, 20220 min read


Speaking at the Women of Words - WOW Conference
In a changing world that contains both in person and virtual speeches, I'll be sharing best practices at the Women of Words (aka WOW)...
jennifer0721
Sep 5, 20221 min read


Serving as a Keynote Speaker for Caregivers at the 2022 Region 7 MSSA Conference
As part of the MSSA Region 7 Chapter Fall Conference in Sauk Rapids, MN, I'll be serving as one of two keynote speakers. Attendees can...
jennifer0721
Sep 5, 20221 min read


Rock From The Heart 2022
I am grateful to share that I spoke at "Rock From The Heart" events in Fargo (Feb 11 & 12) and Minneapolis (Feb 25-26). They are a...
jfernjack
Aug 8, 20221 min read


Sharing Messages From my Book at an International Symposium
At the International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology in Hamburg, Germany, I interacted with hundreds of healthcare providers from...
jennifer0721
Jun 14, 20221 min read


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May 20, 20220 min read


Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety
As part of the interview, I describe ways that dental practices can lower the anxiety of patients. In doing so, the experience of the...
jennifer0721
May 10, 20221 min read


Community Involvement Through the Minnesota Writers Association
In addition to having my book available in county libraries, I'm now able to have a positive impact through panel discussions, readings /...
jennifer0721
May 7, 20221 min read


A Stone's Throw
In 2016, Jennifer Fernjack unknowingly had a tumor slowly growing inside of her head. Thanks to a couple of hunches, she underwent tests...
jfernjack
Dec 5, 20211 min read


Join the Family Live Interview by Tom Barnard
If you found out that you had a brain tumor, how would you react? Would you keep a positive outlook? Enjoy life more to the fullest? Or...
jfernjack
Nov 9, 20211 min read


KARE 11 News Interview, "Greater Than: The Power and Strength of Emotional Grit"
MINNEAPOLIS — Author Jennifer Fernjack shares how her health scare with a brain tumor inspired a book and how her self-described "hardy...
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Oct 29, 20211 min read


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Mar 18, 20210 min read


Emotional Grit in the Workplace
Jennifer Fernjack is a brain tumor survivor and through that experience, she learned the power of emotional grit. She used six strategies...
jfernjack
Aug 9, 20201 min read
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