Bring Jai Yoko to Your Community

Practical conversations. Honest stories. Action people can use immediately.

Whether I'm delivering a keynote, facilitating a workshop, moderating a panel, guest lecturing in a classroom, or collaborating with your organization, my goal is always the same:
Leave people more informed, more confident, and better equipped than when they walked into the room.
Every audience is different, so every session is thoughtfully tailored to meet people where they are—combining practical education, real-world experience, honest conversation, and actionable takeaways.

PLANNING AN EVENT?

Looking for more details?  Download my speaking materials to explore engagement formats, signature topics, event logistics, and additional information.

​MORE THAN A SPEAKER

The audience deserves more than inspiration—they deserve tools they can use on Monday morning.

Jai Yoko is an Artist Development Specialist, Release Strategist, Project Manager, Rights & Royalty Manager, educator, and advocate who believes information should create independence—not intimidation.

Over the past decade, she's helped more than 2,000 creators build sustainable careers through artist development, release coordination, project management, rights administration, and music business education. Whether she's mentoring one artist, leading a conference roundtable, moderating a panel, or speaking to hundreds of students, her mission remains the same:

Translate complex ideas into practical action.
Her sessions blend industry expertise with lived experience, making even the most complicated topics approachable, engaging, and immediately useful. 

Signature Conversations

I don't deliver canned presentations. Every engagement is customized around your audience, goals, and desired outcomes. Below are some of the conversations I lead most often.

Own It Before You Owe It

Understanding the business behind the music.

From copyrights and publishing to royalties, release strategy, contracts, metadata, and ownership, this conversation helps creators understand how the music business actually works—so they can protect what they build, collect what they earn, and confidently navigate their careers.

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 Careers Before Content

Building longevity instead of chasing moments.
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Algorithms change. Platforms
come and go. Sustainable careers are built through intentional strategy, meaningful relationships, informed decision-making, and strong systems—not viral moments. This session challenges creators to think beyond the next release and start building careers that last.

Building Systems for Brains That Work Differently

Success shouldn't require pretending your brain works like everyone else's. As a neurodivergent creative, I've learned that traditional productivity advice isn't built for everyone. This session explores practical systems, project management strategies, and sustainable workflows that reduce overwhelm while helping creators build careers that work with their brains—not against them.

Leading With Your Whole Self

Your story isn't something to overcome—it's part of your leadership.

From identity and advocacy to collaboration, confidence, and authentic leadership, these conversations encourage audiences to embrace who they are while creating meaningful impact within their communities and industries.

Community Creates Opportunity

Strong communities build stronger industries.

Education doesn't stop at the classroom. Through youth development, partnerships, mentorship, and grassroots programming, this session explores how investing in people creates lasting opportunities—and why giving back is essential to building a sustainable creative ecosystem.

WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

Whether you're planning an industry conference, classroom lecture, nonprofit event, or community initiative, engagements can be customized to fit your audience and goals.

SELECT SPEAKING HIGHLIGHTS

From conference stages to classrooms, boardrooms to community spaces, every engagement is designed to educate, empower, and inspire action.
  • Keynote Presentations: High-impact presentations designed to inspire, educate, and spark meaningful conversation.
  • Interactive Workshops: Hands-on learning experiences focused on practical skills, implementation, and audience participation.
  • Panel Discussions & Moderation: Thoughtful, engaging conversations that keep audiences involved while creating space for diverse perspectives.
  • University Lectures & Guest Classes: Preparing students for sustainable careers by connecting classroom learning with today's creative industries.
  • Community & Nonprofit Programming: Customized educational experiences designed to strengthen local creative communities and expand access to opportunity.
Recent Speaking Engagements

Music Biz Conference  — Atlanta, GA
Hosted Women's Leadership Roundtables exploring mentorship, leadership, and sustainable careers.
Folk Alliance International — Québec City, Montreal, Canada
Presented on neurodivergence in the music industry, sharing practical tools for creatives and leaders with different ways of thinking.
Prize Fest — Shreveport, LA
Returning speaker and mentor supporting independent artists and creative entrepreneurs.
Berklee College of Music — Virtual
​Guest lecturer on navigating the business behind the music as a disabled creative.
Full Sail University — Winter Park, FL
Industry speaker preparing students for careers beyond graduation.
American University — Washington, D.C.
Guest educator connecting music business education with career readiness.
Grammy U — Virtual
Four-time mentor supporting emerging music professionals.
SONA Advocacy Day — Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
Represented songwriters in meetings with leadership from the U.S. Copyright Office, RIAA, and music industry stakeholders, advocating for stronger creator protections and policies. 

LET'S BUILD SOMETHING MEANINGFUL

No two audiences are the same—and that's the point. Every keynote, workshop, panel, classroom lecture, and community conversation is customized to the people in the room because the best learning experiences don't come from a script. They come from meeting people where they are.

What audiences leave with
  • Clear next steps
  • Practical tools they can use immediately
  • Greater confidence navigating the music industry
  • Resources to continue learning
  • Permission to build careers that work for them

Whether you're planning a conference, classroom, nonprofit event, industry summit, or community program, I'd love to help create an experience your audience won't forget.