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

Because who knows more about mental wellness challenges than a former child actor? 

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 more authentic life. Lisa found her purpose by supporting others who have also struggled with anxiety and depression. 

She is the CEO of Blue Mala, an online mental wellness resource offering pay-what-you-can yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and community. Lisa is also the founder and director of Mission Flexible, a nonprofit supporting military Veterans with post-traumatic stress. 

Lisa’s events offer employees tools to become healthier, more engaged, and more productive — with an impact that lasts long after the event is over.

Companies report:

• an increased ability to focus on what matters

• greater connection with their team

• the ability to manage challenges with grace and resilience

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Testimonials

“A phenomenal, relatable, motivational, and inspirational speaker”

- Youth Services Bureau

"Words can't describe how grateful I am to be able to take your workshop. I've taken away from this tools that I know will be useful for the rest of my life."

- L.P. Workshop participant

"It was so apparent that Lisa lives and breathes this stuff. She is knowledgeable, and passionate and I really don't think there is a better combination than that."

- K.N. Workshop participant

“Lisa opened up and bared her soul about her internal struggles with social anxiety. She was able to open everyone's eyes to something many struggle with, but didn't understand exactly why. Her openness makes her approachable and her honesty makes her relatable. From start to finish, you want to hear it all, fortunately, she is happy to share it.”

- Kyle Lince, Mohawk Valley College

"This program was excellent. Lisa is a sensitive and caring person who communicated how to enrich our lives by giving us tools for self-awareness and dealing with issues that held us back from a self-aware and fulfilling life."

- JJ, corporate event participant

“The C-level executives at Ketchum tuned into the talk and were highly impressed and said Lisa made the hour our best monthly call yet. Lisa truly knows how to transfer what she’s learned and experienced in her fascinatingly unique life and turn it into a beautiful presentation.”

- Samantha O’Brochta, Ketchum Public Relations

"Lisa’s personality lit up the stage. It was an absolute delight for our attendees. Her perspective added tremendous value to the program. She's articulate, she's smart, she's funny, and she's genuine, warm and friendly. But most of all, she has a story to tell.

- Donna Talarico, Hippocamp Writers Conference