Speaker / Author Bio: Jennifer Strickland
Sought-after speaker, author and former
professional model, Jennifer Strickland inspires
women to discover beauty, value, and purpose that
truly last. Open, honest, funny and real, Jennifer
engages her audience with the powerful story of how
she discovered faith while working in a business
obsessed with outward appearance. Most of all, she
unveils the lies the media is telling women and girls
about real beauty, their bodies, and their self-worth,
replacing those lies with the truth of their value in God’s eyes. Jennifer’s heart breaks for women
and girls bombarded with images of “perfect beauty” they can never measure up to, and she loves
nothing more than to teach them about the power of real beauty that shines from the inside out.
Having spent fifteen years working as a professional model for such designers as Giorgio Armani,
Jennifer knows the ins and outs of one of the most glamorized industries in the world. Represented
by the top modeling agencies FORD Models NYC, Nina Blanchard of Los Angeles (now FORD L.A.),
and FASHION Milan, she began modeling at eight years old, did her first television commercial at
fifteen, and moved to Europe to work professionally at seventeen. In the coming years, she
modeled in Paris, Milan, Munich, Sydney, Los Angeles, and New York, to name a few. When she was
eighteen, she was named the Face of the 90’s, and in the coming years, she appeared in Vogue,
Glamour, ‘Teen, and Cosmopolitan; did TV commercials for Oil of Olay, Mercedez Benz, and Converse
Tennis Shoes, and even represented Barbie for the 35th anniversary of that legendary doll.
But she is no Barbie! While working as a model, Jennifer earned a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast
Journalism from the University of Southern California, and after she left the fashion industry, she
earned a Master’s degree in Writing and Literature with an emphasis in Biblical Studies.
Her page-turning book, Girl Perfect: Confessions of a Former Runway Model, is hitting a nerve with
women and girls around the world. With a foreword from nationally acclaimed author Stephen
Arterburn, the book has been featured on the 700 Club, Life Today, and Daystar. Its companion
Bible study, The Girl Perfect Study Guide, provides women and girls of multiple generations with a
life-changing journey of healing, freedom, and fulfillment.
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Testimonials about Jennifer’s Speaking:
“Jennifer presented an amazing message at our event. Her gripping story combined with her
transparency and passion to share the work that God has done in her life, touched the hearts
of women from all walks of life. As a result of her message, several women gave their heart to Jesus
that day. I highly recommend Jennifer Strickland as your next speaker.”
- Sharon Hill, president, Fellowship of Professional Women, Dallas, TX
"The honesty that Jen uses to tell her story drew our young women in and captured their hearts.
She provided them with practical tips that the women use daily to transform their lives. These
decisions have caused them to do things differently. We loved her so much, we are having her
back!"
- Chrissie Dunham, Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, TX
“If you think Jennifer gets the attention of adults just see how the teenagers respond! My teenage
grandchildren said they wanted to hear more from her and that her book was the only one they’ve
ever really enjoyed reading! If teenagers are informed, inspired, and desire more, does anything
else need to be said? Jennifer is an unusual voice of truth, integrity, and dignity. She needs to tell
the world about her experiences and her victory. She encouraged me, a seventy year old great
grandmother. So, from teens to grans she has something everyone can benefit from.”
- Dr. Thelma Wells, D.D. (Hon.), speaker/author/founder of the Ready to Win Conferences
“Jennifer is a captivating speaker. She keeps the listener hanging in wonder of what’s coming next!
Her presentation is not only absorbing, it reveals the truth of God’s power to heal a wounded spirit.”
-Barbara Brown, Stonecroft Ministries Regional Representative, San Diego, CA
“I watched my 12-year-old’s eyes when Jen spoke, and she listened to her because she lived the life
most girls and women glamorize and desire! God is using Jen in a mighty way!”
– Bernie Gleason, attendee, the Hidden Beauty Event
"Jennifer is a compelling speaker who quickly draws audiences
into her life story. Women identify with her provocative message
of turmoil despite the path of fame she was following. Her
greatest tribute is that she leads us to God, who gave her new life."
-Colleen Hoover, Director, Women's Ministries, Riverview
Evangelical Free Church, Bonsall, CA
“Through Jennifer's words this weekend I have been spiritually
nourished and given the strength to continue my quest for the
Lord. I can only pray that I will be able to help, encourage, and be
as great a role model to other young girls as she has been for me!”
-Valerie, attendee, Unmasked conference, Atlanta, GA
Testimonials about Jennifer’s Book:
I wish every young woman could read Girl Perfect to help them be
very careful what they dream for. And every mature woman who
reads it will surely be encouraged to be satisfied with who they are
and how they look. You or someone you know needs to not just read
this book, but to truly take it into your heart and spirit. I pray it will
illuminate truths you have never seen before."
-Stephen Arterburn, Founder and Chairman, New Life Ministries
"This is one of the most honest, authentic books I have ever read.
Jennifer's life is a miracle, and her message is compelling. The first
thing I did after reading the book was hand it to all three of my
daughters.”
–Jim Burns, PhD, President, HomeWord
"Jennifer writes with a raw honesty about her journey in a world
where your value is determined by your appearance. Many need to hear her message of the tragedy
of getting caught up in a pursuit of externals and missing where true life, joy, and passion really lie."
-Nancy Ortberg, Former Teaching Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church
“Girl Perfect is a perfect 10 in my book. Jennifer Strickland has written one of the best books I’ve
read in years, and I feel compelled to shout from the rooftops that women everywhere should read
it. It’s more than just beautifully written and expertly arranged – it’s compelling, heartbreaking,
and undeniably authentic.”
-CBN.com book review by Paula Friedrichsen
“Every woman deals with the desire to be 'perfect' and the insecurities that surface when we realize
we will never measure up to that perfect image in our own head. Thank you, Jennifer, for taking the
time and having the courage to write this very important book. It just might save countless lives!”
-Holly Wagner, Founder, GodChicks Conferences
Testimonials about Jennifer’s Bible Study:
"The 'P' word (Perfection) may be the heaviest burden women bear. All the misguided things that
we do to gain it, keep us away from what we need most...the unconditional love of God the Father.
Jennifer tells us what, why, and how in this study guide, a map toward the wholeness we were
created for."
-Nancy Ortberg, author and former teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church
“Jennifer Strickland is one of my favorite communicators. The Girl Perfect Study Guide is filled with
life changing content. Jennifer understands the heart and soul of women. Don’t miss this
transforming experience for your life.”
-Jim Burns, PhD, speaker / author / president, HomeWord
“I dare you to not just treat this as 'yet-another-small-group-blah-blah-study-guide" BUT to
genuinely & authentically step into it with an open mind and willing heart, with the warning : if you
do, your life will NEVER be the same again. I know because mine isn't."
-Bronwen Healy, founder, HOPE Foundation, Australia
“As a Christian Counselor in private practice, God has given me many teens and young adults to
work with who suffer with strongholds such as self-injury, eating disorders, mood disorders,
anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. As I peel away the layers of their pain with them, I
find that at the core, in most cases, is a lack of identity in Christ. The Girl Perfect Study Guide will be
a tremendous asset and tool that God can use to bring healing to their hurt and His identity to their
confused and searching souls.”
-Laurel Slade, M.S. Board Certified Christian Counselor
“One of the best testaments to what Jennifer is doing for the young
girls and women of today can be attested by a comment from my
granddaughter, “I want to hear her again. I learned so much.” This is
exactly what I experienced when I was introduced to Jennifer’s
amazing story. Read it and see if you don’t get the real story from an
icon model and a powerful speaker of truth.”
-Thelma Wells, DD (Hon), founder of the Ready To Win Conferences
“Jennifer is a passionate writer with a convicting story. Her deep love
for the scripture takes you through a journey of hope and freedom. In
the same way Jennifer has embraced truth for personal transformation
you will discover truth as you embrace this study.”
-Devi Titus, speaker / author / founder Mentoring Mansion
Testimonials from Readers
“Your book is AMAZING! It HEALED me, inside and out!!! What an inspiration you are!”
“Your story gave me hope that one day I will again be happy and lead a fulfilling life of pleasing God.”
“Your words spoke very deeply to me because I saw myself through them. It’s the only book that I have
ever read that I truly felt the author knew what I was going through.”
“It’s so inspirational that you took these horrible things that happened to you and turned it into
something that has, and will, help so many people. There are so many important messages!”
“I relate so much to your story. All my life, I have struggled with the need to ‘be perfect.’”
“I feel God speaks powerful words of hope through your book, and I want to give it to as many clients
as possible so that they can meditate on the words in God’s time.”
“Your book has helped me in understanding the deeper roots of my struggles….”
“I desire every woman to read it! I can’t imagine anyone reading it and not ending up on their knees!”
Speaking Topics:
Testimony:
Listen in as Jen shares the inspiring story of her rise in the world of fashion, her
heart-wrenching fall, and the great discovery she made at the bottom: the undying love of Christ,
which led her from an empty life to one overflowing with blessing. This is a very powerful,
inspiring testimony that leaves the listener waiting for what will come next! Jen will tailor her
testimony to go with the theme of your event. Some example teachings that she combines with her
testimony are: The Abundant Life, Shining from the Inside Out, and the Real Meaning of Beauty.
True Beauty:
Drawing upon her years of experience in the modeling industry, Jen shatters the
illusion that outward perfection equals inner fulfillment. She points women to the Bible to discover
what true beauty is to God. As women discover what they look like in His eyes, they can become
free to accept that perfect love that washes over all their imperfections. This talk includes an indepth teaching on the meaning of real, biblical beauty that is captivating both to God and people.
Men, Mirrors and Magazines (also called “Unveiled,” “Unmasked,” or “Inside Out”):
Women tend to look to the wrong things for a reflection of their value. In these talks, Jen reveals the
distorted view we get of ourselves when we look to "men, mirrors, magazines, movie stars, and the
media" for our identity. But better yet, she teaches us to be unveiled, looking instead into the mirror
of God to discover an identity that truly lasts. There, we find that we are his precious creations,
beloved daughters, holy temples, radiant lights, and chosen ambassadors, created to be mirror
images of Christ in a lost and hurting world. This is her most popular retreat.
Freedom from the Perfect Lie:
Our world tells us that “perfect” is possible. We can and
should have the perfect body, image and look; we long for the perfect affirmation and acceptance;
we are looking for the perfect dream, path, and success story. Yet “perfect” is not possible on earth!
By weaving her testimony into these talks, Jen reveals the lies the world tells women and replaces
them with the truths that set us free. Based upon her book “Girl Perfect,” this retreat is a powerful,
life-changing experience for all who attend!
Eve, Mary and Me:
Most girls and women today feel alienated from the women of the Bible,
thinking these ancient females are inaccessible and unrelatable to our modern day fears and
problems. In these talks, Jen draws upon her studies in biblical literature to unearth the
stereotypical way biblical women have been interpreted throughout history. She then returns us to
the biblical text to reveal who these women really were – from Eve to the Virgin Mary to Mary
Magdalene – helping us see how profoundly their stories mirror our own, and how much we are
like them and can learn from them.
All talks can be tailored for teens, college-age, mother / daughter, and women of all ages. Most
talks can be done in a 30-60 minute presentation or expanded into 2-4 talks for a retreat.
To schedule Jen for your next event, go to: www.jenniferstrickland.net/pages/booking.php
To see Jen’s speaking clips, go to: www.jenniferstrickland.net/pages/new.php.
Possible Events:
Jennifer’s desire is to tailor her message to your needs.
Whether you are planning an event for a church retreat,
community outreach, high school or college setting, and
whether your venue is secular or Christian, Jennifer can
tailor her story and message to fit your needs. She
uniquely relates well to junior high, high school, and
college girls as well as moms and women of all ages. Her
message truly crosses denominational, relational, and
generational boundaries.
One-talk event:
Jennifer’s story is both captivating and impacting. In one talk, she can share
her journey from struggling to find meaning as a professional model to finding fulfillment through a
relationship with God. Further, she can combine her story with profound teaching on the real
meaning of fulfillment, success, joy, or beauty. Coupled with a modesty fashion show, dinner or
luncheon, this can make an event that your attendees will long remember.
Two-talk event:
Either held on a Friday
night / Saturday morning, or a half-day on
Saturday, a two-talk event gives Jennifer the
chance to go deeper with the women and girls.
Her first talk captivates them with her story and
wins her the right to be heard on topics like
beauty, self-worth, and value. In the second talk,
she teaches valuable lessons on the pressing
issues of the generation. In this environment, she
can address such topics as eating disorders, body
image, drug and alcohol abuse, self-harm, sexual
purity, modesty, and how to establish one’s value through a relationship with God.
Three-talk event:
A three-talk event is an ideal setting for Jennifer to share the full message
of her ministry. By having a third talk, she has a chance to teach
in depth on how best to navigate our appearance-obsessed
society and discover the God-given purpose unique to each of
us. She reveals the impact of the media on women and girls and
teaches how to be wise in one’s use of social media to impact
positive change. This setting leaves attendees with a crystal
clear understanding of their value and their purpose. This type
of event can be held on a Friday / Saturday, or all-day Saturday.
For more information about planning your event, please contact us at
[email protected].