Speaking Engagements & Media Appearances
Jai Miranda brings specialized training in grief alongside extensive experience in higher education as both a faculty member and administrator. This combined expertise informs each speaking engagement, allowing Jai to approach complex and sensitive topics with both depth and accessibility. Known for blending warmth, humor, and candor, Jai creates space for honest conversations around difficult subjects. Areas of focus include wellness for survivors, caregivers, and providers; the many dimensions of grief; and leadership and organizational development aimed at fostering more grief-informed and compassionate workplaces. As a nationally recognized grief educator, ICF-credentialed coach, higher education professional, and community advocate, Jai speaks to audiences ranging from small community gatherings to national conferences and podcasts.
Every speaking engagement is customized to the audience and the moment. If your event, conference, organization, or podcast could benefit from an honest, expert voice on grief, loss, and healing — Jai is available.
Speaking Topics
Jai speaks on a wide range of topics at the intersection of grief, coaching, education, and community health. A sample of available topics includes:
Grief in Context: Identity, Culture, and the Stories We Carry
Holistic Approaches to Self-Care
Self-Care for Caregivers
The Body Remembers: Somatic Pathways for Navigating Grief and Healing
How Does a Community Heal: Holding Space for Loss After Overdose or Suicide
How to Help Someone Who is Hurting
Building grief-informed organizations
Custom topics are welcome. Jai tailors every presentation to the audience, the setting, and the goals of the event.
Select Media Appearances
MADD National Webinar
Episode: Grief, Loss & Nutrition: Reconnecting with your Body
Listen to the replay
Bite by Bite
Episode: Can Comfort Food Comfort Grief?
Listen to the full podcast
Moving Forward with Mia and Julia Podcast
Episode 8
Listen to the replay