Speaking

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A Selection of Past Speaking Engagements

New York Times Staying Creative and Connected, Live at Home

South By Southwest The Women Redefining Work and their Careers

Architectural Digest Pro Global Design Summit, Keynote

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

In Goop Health Keynote

University of California at Los Angeles School of Arts Alumni Spotlight

Hello Sunshine’s ShineAway On Connection

AIGA Design Conference: Business + Entrepreneurship

DeYoung Museum Bouquets to Art

Instagram School of Hustle

Pinterest Knit Con

Creative Mornings On Surrealism

High Point Market Keynote

Create & Cultivate On Creative Entrepreneurship

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