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Jennifer Risher

Transform your relationship with wealth and embrace meaningful conversations about money with Jennifer Risher, speaker, author, and philanthropist.

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  • Author of “We Need to Talk” to explore the impact of wealth on identity and relationships
  • Former Recruiter and Product Manager at Microsoft
  • Co-Creator of #HalfMyDAF to inspire more charitable giving
Jennifer Risher is an author, speaker, philanthropist, and investor on a mission to move money out of the taboo category and help us have much-needed conversations. Her book, “We Need to Talk: A Memoir About Wealth,” explores the impact of wealth on identity and relationships. In sharing her story, Jennifer aims to validate the emotional complexities of money and help those with wealth move out of guilt, shame, or a desire to keep money hidden and into meaning, joy, and purpose. Jennifer was born in Seattle, Washington, in Oregon, and graduated from Connecticut College. She joined Microsoft in 1991 where she worked as a recruiter and then as a product manager. As an extra-fortunate beneficiary of the dot-com boom, she believes abundance can drive change and fuel action — and that we need to be putting more philanthropic dollars to work now. In 2020, Jennifer and her husband, David, launched #HalfMyDAF to inspire more charitable giving. Over the last three years, they’ve contributed millions in matching funds, rallied donors and nonprofits, and created a community that has moved over $40 million to nonprofits. Jennifer and David live in San Francisco, where David is the CEO of Lyft. Jennifer loves playing and watching tennis, spending time with her two twenty-something daughters, and is a member of Women Donors Network, Women Moving Millions, and Solidaire.

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Exploring The Impact Of Wealth On Identity And Relationships Through Generosity
Join Jennifer Risher, the co-creator of #halfmydaf and author of "We Need to Talk," as she delves into the nuanced impact of wealth on identity and relationships. Drawing from her experiences at Microsoft, she will inspire a more profound approach to charitable giving, exploring how generosity shapes our personal and professional lives.

Why we recommend booking Jennifer

Book Jennifer Risher to inspire your team to embrace open conversations about wealth. Her insights will transform perceptions, foster emotional understanding, and empower individuals to find purpose in their financial journeys, creating a more inclusive and engaged workplace culture.

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What topics does Jennifer Risher specialise in?
Jennifer Risher specialises in discussing wealth management, philanthropy, emotional intelligence and more.
What is Jennifer Risher's speaking style like?
Jennifer Risher delivers insightful talks that challenge societal norms around wealth, fostering open conversations. Her engaging style encourages audiences to explore the emotional complexities of money with authenticity and purpose.
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