Jennifer S. Wilkov
Jennifer is a dynamic motivational speaker, best-selling author, spokesperson, and impactful business consultant with passion for communication. Her purpose is to inspire people to leap into their lives and live the life they’ve imagined. She believes it’s in every one of us – we CAN do it. Known as the “Make It Happen” Girl, Jennifer has over three decades of strategic planning and business development experience in Corporate America where she led cross-functional teams and in her own business ventures as a serial entrepreneur. Read Jennifer’s Full Bio Here »»
Jennifer has been quoted and whose writings have appeared in national magazines and newspapers including Marie Claire Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Parenting Magazine, Shape Magazine, Women’s World, and others. She has also been interviewed on national and local television shows including CNBC’s Squawk Box and Fox, NBC, CBS and ABC affiliate stations nationwide and on numerous radio shows from New York’s Joan Hamburg Show on WOR NewsTalk 710 AM to The WHAM Morning News Show on 1180 AM News Radio in Rochester, NY, to other broadcast, terrestrial and Internet radio stations and podcasts.
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Jennifer provides thousands of industry professionals, authors and writers each week with interviews with industry professionals, published authors and insights about what they need to know to make their book their “hook” on her podcast “Your Book Is Your Hook!”
Entrepreneur Magazine: “How to Pitch a Best-Seller Idea”
Every entrepreneur has a story. If you have thought about turning yours into a book, Entrepreneur Network partner Jessica Abo has some advice from industry experts.
“I Survived Prison: What Really Happens Behind Bars”
One day Jennifer Wilkov was a successful financial planner with a designer wardrobe and a cozy apartment on a tree-lined block. The next, she was an inmate in one of New York’s most violent prisons.
Award Winning Marie Claire Article by Abigail Pesta – March 2009
CNBC Squawk Box Interview: “Life on the Inside”
Jennifer Wilkov: Former Rikers Island Inmate Shares her Story and Abigal Presta, Marie Claire Deputy Editor, discusses her feature article about Jennifer’s ordeal.
TV Appearances
CNBC Squawk Box Interview – 03-09
KTVK Channel 3 – Your Life A to Z – 02-10-10
KAZT AZTV7/Cable 13 – The Chat Room Talk Show – 02-10-10
KNXV ABC 15 HD – Sonoran Living – 02-11-10
KSAZ Fox 10 HD – Arizona Morning Show – 02-12-10
KPNX NBC Channel 12 – Arizona Midday – 02-12-10
KTVK Channel 3 – Good Morning Arizona – 02-14-10
Internet Clips
Huffington Post – Women In Business Q&A: Jennifer S. Wilkov, Founder, Speak Up Women
“So Money” Interview with Host Farnoosh Torabi
Your Tango – How Can I Do a Better Job of “Using My Words”
Your Tango – How to Finally Overcome Fear and SPEAK UP When It Truly Matters
Your Tango – Ho to Start Getting What You Want by Asking For It
Speak Up Live Podcast with Host Ray Gillenwater
CommPro – Why Speaking Up in Business Pays by Jennifer S. Wilkov, Founder of the Speak Up Women Conference
Marie Claire – Should You Put Your Man Before Your Career?
JDate’s JMag – Five Must Reads for Women This Season
StarPulse.com
AZcentral.com
Press Releases
#1 International Best-Selling Author Jennifer S. Wilkov Hosts the Sold-Out The Next Bestseller™ Workshop in New York City – 11-04-2016
Lucky Writers Get Golden Opportunity to Learn How to Approach the Literary and Entertainment Industries with Projects at This Weekend’s Sold Out The Next Bestseller™ Workshop
Jennifer S. Wilkov to Speak About Writing the Hooks For Your Book at 2016 Writers Digest Conference – 08-09-2016
Wilkov’s Presentation Addresses How to Engage Interest In Your Book & Project From Industry Professionals and Others | Wilkov Conducts an Exclusive “Polish Your Pitch” Clinic for Select Writers During the Conference Event
Jennifer S. Wilkov Summits Mt. Kilimanjaro During International Thought Leadership Experience – 07-25-2016
Founder of the Speak Up Women Conference Expands Her Experience of Overcoming Adversity
Jennifer S. Wilkov Attends Legislative Public Forum on Prosecutorial Conduct Commission Bill – 06-08-2016
N.Y. State Legislators Hold a Joint Senate – Assembly Public Forum on the Prosecutorial Conduct Commission Bill | Testimony from Victims of Wrongful Convictions, the D.A. Association and All Interested Organizations to be Heard
Jennifer S. Wilkov Speaks at It Could Happen to You 6th Annual Summit On Wrongful Convictions – 05-04-2016
The Bill to Establish a Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct in New York State Continues to Be a Priority for the NY Legislative Session | Jennifer S. Wilkov Speaks about the Costs of Wrongful Prosecutions and Convictions
https://www.prlog.org/12540178-jennifer-wilkov-speaks-with-high-ranking-ny-state-senators-about-wrongful-convictions.html
The Bill to Establish a Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct in New York State Continues to Be a Priority for the NY Legislative Session | Jennifer S. Wilkov Speaks about “Who Is Prosecuting the Prosecutors?” with Key Senators
Jennifer S. Wilkov Speaks with Key NY State Legislators About Wrongful Convictions – 02-09-2016
The Bill to Establish a Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct in New York State Is High on the Agenda as the NY Legislative Session Heats Up | Jennifer S. Wilkov Speaks about “Who Is Prosecuting the Prosecutors?” to Key Legislators
Jennifer S. Wilkov to Speak About Thought Leadership at the NY Rotary Club – 02-04-2016
Founder of the Speak Up Women Conference at the United Nations Addresses Top Tips for How to Become a Thought Leader & Why Speaking Up Makes a Difference
Jennifer S. Wilkov Speaks to the Black Hispanic Asian Puerto Rican Caucus at the NY State Capitol – 01-26-2016
As the NY Legislative Session Heats Up, the Bill to Establish Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct in New York State Is High on the Agenda | Jennifer S. Wilkov Speaks about “Who Is Prosecuting the Prosecutors?” to Legislators
Jennifer S. Wilkov Invited to Testify Before Commission on Statewide Attorney Discipline – 07-27-2015
As the Bill to Establish Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct in New York State Continues Forward | Jennifer S. Wilkov Has Been Invited to Speak By the Office of Court Administration On the Impact On Licensed Professionals Who Are Wrongfully Convicted
Jennifer S. Wilkov Speaks at Manhattan Rally for Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct – 06-06-2015
As Bill to Establish Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct in New York State Gains Momentum, Victim of the New York State Criminal Justice System’s & Ameriprise Financial’s Erroneous Campaigns — Jennifer S. Wilkov – Speaks on NYC Courthouse Steps
Jennifer S. Wilkov Featured in “Images of Injustice” Exhibit in NY Legislative Office Building – 04-29-2015
Victim of the New York State Criminal Justice System’s & Ameriprise Financial’s Erroneous Campaigns — Jennifer S. Wilkov – Featured in “Images of Injustice” Exhibit In Support of Mission to Establish a Commission on Prosecutorial Conduc
Jennifer S. Wilkov to Speak About How to Publish Your Book at the New York Public Library – 04-28-2015
Presentation Addresses Developing a Strategic Publishing Plan for Your Book & Writing Career
Media Personality Jennifer S. Wilkov to Speak at the California Women’s Conference – 05-16-14
Victim of the New York State Criminal Justice System’s & Ameriprise Financial’s Erroneous Campaigns — Jennifer S. Wilkov — Has Used This Ordeal as Inspiration to Help Others; Wilkov Speaks Out About Her Experience of Overcoming Adversity
Federal Regulatory Authority Denies Claims of Fraud Against Former Financial Advisor – 06-28-2011
Media Personality Jennifer S. Wilkov to Speak at TEDxBroadStreetNY Event – 06-23-2011
Writers Eliminate Fears & Learn to Pitch Their Books in The Next Bestseller(TM) New Workshop – 06-22-2011
Jennifer S. Wilkov of “Your Book Is Your Hook!” to Speak at ASJA 40th Annual Writers Conference – 04-26-2011
Jennifer S. Wilkov Tapped As Master of Ceremonies at International Women’s Day in New York City – 03-07-2011
“eHarmony(R) for Authors & Agents?” Jennifer S. Wilkov Offers Literary Agent Matchmaker(TM) Service – 02-09-2011
“Your Book Is Your Hook!” Supports Heifer International With Reading Incentives for Students – 12-06-2010
The 31-derful Ways to Give Back With Books Series Launches on “Your Book Is Your Hook!” Column – 12-06-2010
The Jennifer Wilkov Story: The High Price of Hiring the Wrong Attorney – 09-27-2010
Radio Show Host Supports Project Night Night With Helping Homeless Children Have Sweeter Dreams – 04-19-2010
Boston Public Library Guest Speaker Event – 01-19-10
AZ Book Tour Fact Sheet – 01-13-10
New York Events – 01-12-10
Working with Saks Fifth – 01-12-10
Boys Before Business Community – 01-11-10
Boys Before Business Partners – 01-08-10
Book Tour – 01-08-10
Boys Before Business Press Release – 01-10
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