Keynote Intro

Keynote Speaker Intro: Jen Friel
(Yes, you're reading this on her own website. No shame in the game.)

Ever wonder what would happen if MacGyver, Elle Woods, and a satellite radio had a baby?
Meet Jen Friel.

Jen is an autistic, poly-synesthetic, hyperlexic woman whose brain functions like a Marvel origin story. She’s built high-profile brands, broken the Internet on purpose, and turned “Talk Nerdy to Me®” from a flirty catchphrase into a full-blown digital movement.

Her blog first went viral after live-blogging 103 dates in 9 months (accidentally... yes, really), and later for the animations she created to explain how she experiences the world as a synesthete. She’s stayed relevant for over a decade by pioneering authenticity and mastering creative storytelling. Newly diagnosed as neurodivergent, she’s also set legal precedent (before she could vote) and continues to help solve crimes in her spare time.

No big deal.

Jen has spoken at conferences, dive bars, sat on expert panels, and appeared in courtrooms three times before the age of 30 (thankfully, just as a witness).

Please welcome the woman who sees auras, disrupts systems, and definitely updated this bio at 2 AM while eating Haribo gummy bears: Jen Friel.

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Our next speaker is a neurodivergent powerhouse who turned personal storytelling into a viral movement. Jen Friel is the founder of Talk Nerdy to Me®, a pioneering lifestyle blog that blends tech, relationships, and unapologetic honesty.

Diagnosed with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, hyperlexia, and synesthesia, Jen brings a wildly unique perspective to everything she does—from brand strategy to body language decoding. She’s been featured in Forbes, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and more, and she’s on a mission to normalize being neurodivergence.

Please welcome the brilliant and bold… Jen Friel!