Inspire Luncheon (formerly ProWomen)

Jillian Robinson

Author, Filmmaker, Photographer, Traveler

Robinson is the author of the new book, Change Your Life Through Travel: Inspiring Tales and Tips For Richer, Fuller, More Adventurous Living. Having traveled to 33 countries, as well as lived overseas, Jillian presents a unique perspective on how travel influences our lives – and how risk-taking can grow our businesses.

Robinson, who also managed a TV-production company in England, is an award-winning television producer, whose programs have aired on PBS, The Discovery Channel, and in over 45 countries worldwide. Her TV productions have garnered some of the industry's most prestigious awards, including recognition from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Associated Press, and International Film & TV Festivals. She's won Rocky Mountain Emmys, a Cine Golden Eagle, and a Best of the West. She has been interviewed by local and international news media, including PBS, The Discovery Channel, CNN Radio, The Arizona Republic, Phoenix Home & Garden, Today's Arizona Woman, independent British television, and others.

Robinson’s adventures as a filmmaker, photographer, entrepreneur, and literary traveler have made her a popular speaker. A consummate risk-taker who has been charged by a hippo in Kenya, trekked to Machu Picchu, launched two businesses on different continents -- where she learned early in her career the need for taking financial and business risks and experienced the successes and failures from such risk-taking – and who left a successful producing career at PBS to follow a long-time dream, Robinson considers Risk-Taking one of her favorite speaking topics.

To learn more about Robinson or her work visit www.footstepsadventures.com

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