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We are a family but we are individuals too and each individual brings their own unique strength and passions. We have a long history of speaking and delivering fun and dynamic presentations that will entertain, educate and inspire.
Book Jen to Speak
Jen is on the California State Speakers Bureau for the Daughters of the American Revolution. It’s a long and prestigious title to let you know when she gives a presentation, it means she’s done a whole lot of research to give a thoughtful, dynamic and accurate delivery of the topic . A former educator and and a lifelong learner, Jen adores being able to share her passions for things like family adventure, American history, and human stories that inspire us to explore our surroundings and be our best selves.
Topics
Jen has prepared presentations and can also customize a presentation to meet the needs of the audience. Feel free to contact her about any topics you may want to discuss.
*Thanksgiving: the history of the uniquely American holiday and the extraordinary woman behind the campaign to make it a National Holiday
*Adventure 101: Living the American Dream and inviting more adventure into your modern life.
*Why does History matter? How do you incorporate it into your life in a meaningful way?
Interview on World FootPrints
Book Josh to Speak
Josh has given many presentations to school age groups based on his family and upbringing. These programs can be tailored to the needs of the audience.
*Overview of the life of Woodland Native American (history and modern)
*Introduction to Pow Wows: The history, the music, the dance, the etiquette.
Book Sage to Speak
She may be young but she is mighty! Sage has worked with mentors to create and deliver a leadership program for her entire middle school! She has done a great deal of research and continues to do so in the area of Eighteenths Century Beauty and Apothecary practices.
*Eighteenth Center Beauty products, techniques and demonstration
*Herbs and their uses in early America (both Native and Colonial)
Learn more about her presentations at her APOTHECARY
Contact to book
Jen handles all the speaking engagements. Please email jen@thisfamilyblog.com to discuss desired program topic, dates and rates. We look forward to working with you! Huzzah!
Testimonials
“Passion is Jennifer Tousey’s middle name! When Jen first told me about her interest in Sarah Josepha Hale, I had no idea who this woman was. Of course, everyone knows the rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” But who knew who wrote it? And everyone knows about the pilgrims and how Thanksgiving started. Didn’t we? Jennifer brought Sarah Josepha Hale to life! In Jennifer’s presentation, this 232 year-old woman was as modern today as she was back then. Sarah Josepha Hale was a master at public relations. She was more than her clever nursery rhymes, more than her popular New England novels and more than her campaign for the creation of Thanksgiving. At a time when women were required to be ghostwriters and only men were called upon to legislate, Sarah turned traditional mores up side down! How much more interesting it is to learn that women from our early history were as clever and red blooded as women are today. Jennifer Tousey’s story of Sarah Josepha Hale took her out of that tight uncomfortable corset and placed her in a shocking pink pantsuit. Our DAR Chapter absolutely loved this program! Jan H. Gordon, RegentLos Angeles-Eschscholtzia Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
“Jennifer Tousey gave our organization an impressive and historically informative presentation on Sarah Josepha Hale, the woman who convinced President Lincoln to make our beloved Thanksgiving a National Holiday. It was a very educational and fun event! Jennifer is a delightful and engaging storyteller, and we look forward to having her speak to our group again! “
Diane Jenkins1st Vice Regent, Santa Monica Chapter, NSDAR