Jennifer B. WallaceSpeaker and Booking Agent Information

Jennifer B. Wallace is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and TV commentator. A Harvard University graduate, she has contributed to major outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and others, focusing on parenting, mental health, achievement culture, and human connection. Her debut book, “Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—and What We Can Do About It” (2023), became an instant New York Times bestseller, exploring the pressures on children and families in high-achieving environments. Her second, “Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose” (2026), delves into the human need to feel valued and to add value, inspiring her TED Talk on mattering and the founding of The Mattering Institute and the Mattering Movement. A sought-after international speaker and advocate, Wallace draws on research and personal insights to promote resilience, purpose, and authentic belonging in modern life.