Speaking

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Justina Blakeney is a sought-after speaker and cultural voice who shares her perspective on creativity, design, branding, art, and entrepreneurship with audiences around the world. Her talks explore the power of color, the influence of nature in art, the magic of noticing beauty, and the wild, winding path of the creative process.

Whether she’s on stage at global design summits, in conversation at cultural institutions, or lighting up creative gatherings, Justina brings warmth, wisdom, and a contagious sense of possibility. Through her presence at live events and in media, she reminds us that creativity lives in all of us—and that it can be a gateway to connection, healing, and everyday magic.

Rooted in soulful storytelling and real-world experience, Justina’s voice resonates beyond the design world. She invites audiences to embrace wild imagination, heart, and purpose—on the stage, in our homes, and in the culture at large.

A Selection of Past Podcast & Substack Features

Brené Brown’s Unlocking Us
Justina Blakeney on Creating Space to Reflect Our Stories

We Can Do Hard Things
Find Your “Tingle” & Live Wild with Justina Blakeney

The Goop Podcast
The Small Steps That Lead to a Big Dream

Elizabeth Gilbert’s
Letters From Love

Friends and Family with Aurora James
 How to Scale a Brand At Your Own Pace with Justina Blakeney

Time Out: A Fair Play Podcast
 The Pursuit of Curiosity

The Suga
 Creating a Vibe in Your Home with Justina Blakeney

Clever
Ep. 64: Justina Blakeney

The Business of Home
 There’s Never a Dull Moment with Justina Blakeney

Women Designers You Should Know
Justina Blakeney: Creative Evolution

Domino Magazine, Design Time:

Episode Six, Design Time

Second Life
Justina Blakeney

Selected Speaking Engagements & Keynotes

Media & Cultural Authority

  • New York Times – Staying Creative and Connected, Live at Home

  • Architectural Digest – Pro Global Design Summit (Keynote)

  • Los Angeles Times – Festival of Books

  • Hello Sunshine – ShineAway

Academic Institutions

  • University of California at Los Angeles – School of Arts Alumni Spotlight

  • Loyola Marymount University - Entrepreneurship Society

  • Girls Academic Leadership Academy (GALA) - Young Women’s Career Conference

Museums & Cultural Institutions

  • de Young Museum – Bouquets to Art

Conferences, Festivals & Industry Summits

  • South by Southwest – The Women Redefining Work and Their Careers

  • AIGA – Design Conference: Business + Entrepreneurship

  • High Point Market – Keynote

Wellness, Lifestyle & Creative Communities

  • Goop – In Goop Health (Keynote)

  • Create & Cultivate – On Creative Entrepreneurship

  • CreativeMornings – On Surrealism

  • Design Bloggers Conference - Keynote

  • Alt Summit - Keynote

Tech & Platform-Based Communities

  • Instagram – School of Hustle

  • Pinterest – Knit Con