Jennie Eriksen:
When Nerves Collide
A persistent twitch in Jennie’s face set her on a years-long journey that would challenge her identity, visibility, and resilience. What began as a small annoyance turned into a deeply personal battle with self-perception and courage.
Bio
📍 Experienced Co-Founder | Virtual Event Specialist | Professional Voiceover Artist | Networking Enthusiast
🌐 Co-Founder, EventRaptor
Co-created EventRaptor, an innovative Virtual Event Management system designed to simplify hosting global virtual events.
Committed to helping clients expand their reach to global audiences by sharing their message, knowledge, and wisdom.
Supports speakers in finding more opportunities to speak while assisting event hosts in discovering ideal speakers for their platforms.
🎙 Professional Voiceover Artist
Over 15 years of experience delivering professional voiceover projects for clients in 70+ countries, connecting with global audiences through educational materials, explainer videos, and corporate presentations.
Renowned for versatility, professionalism, and precision in producing engaging work, including elevator voice announcements and airline entertainment systems.
Adapted seamlessly to the virtual space to serve a diverse, international client base.
🤝 Global Connector & Networker
A passionate networker with over two decades of experience fostering global connections, meaningful communication, and lasting collaborations.
Actively builds and engages with diverse communities for personal and professional growth, embodying the ethos of “connection and continued conversations.”
✨ Personal Milestones & Values
After overcoming personal health challenges, including a neurological condition and life-changing brain surgery, Jennie transitioned from behind the mic to an active role on-camera as a speaker and mentor, inspiring resilience and adaptability.
Founded EventRaptor alongside her husband, Steve, in her late 50s, proving that it’s never too late to “refire” instead of retire!
Passions & Hobbies
- Enjoys traveling, exploring global cuisines, and playing board games (especially with the Eriksen family).
- Values simple joys in life and approaches every opportunity with gratitude.
- Jennie’s Motto: “Visibility is your responsibility”
📌 Key Achievements
- Supported hundreds of clients in hosting successful virtual events, streamlining complex processes like speaker management, landing pages, affiliate links, and meeting logistics.
- Helped create a global community for speakers and event hosts to connect, collaborate, and grow.
- Championed accessibility and ease-of-use in virtual event technology, ensuring inclusivity and simplicity for all users.
And finally….
Jennie Eriksen embodies resilience, transformation, and dedication—whether she’s helping clients streamline virtual events, forging meaningful relationships, or voicing projects that reach international audiences. Together with her husband Steve, Jennie invites you to be part of their thriving global EventRaptor community
Topics
- Living with a rare nerve disorder (hemifacial spasm)
- Invisible challenges and public perception
- The emotional toll of facial asymmetry
- Relearning how to smile after trauma
- Navigating the medical system across countries
- The power of visibility and self-expression
- How chronic conditions impact identity and confidence
- Taking brave steps despite risk
- Finding self-worth beyond appearance
- Supporting others in reclaiming visibility and voice
Guiding Questions
- Can you take us back to when you first noticed something was wrong with your face?
- What was it like living with a condition that was both invisible and incredibly visible?
- How did your condition affect your ability to express yourself publicly and privately?
- What ultimately pushed you to consider surgery after so many years?
- Were there moments where you doubted your decision to go through with the operation?
- What was the recovery process like—physically and emotionally?
- How did your children and family respond during your journey?
- What did you learn about self-worth and visibility through this experience?
- How do you support others now who struggle with being seen or heard?
- If your condition returned, how would you handle it differently today?