- Jane entertains using funny, original Southern humor, stories, folksy wisdom, and singing to inspire audiences to live more productive, stress-free lives.
Bare Feet to High Heels
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Bare Feet to High Heels
For IN-PERSON EVENTS, the exact fee falls within the fee range on this page, unless this is a “Call for Fee.”
For VIRTUAL EVENTS, the fees can vary depending on how the presenter is used (example: virtual keynote, workshop sessions, multiple video messages, etc).
To learn the exact fee, complete the “Check Availability” form or call us (at 973-313-9800), email us at info@eaglestalent.com, or chat with one of our team members on LiveChat.
We look forward to helping you.
If you’re looking for a speaker who blends leadership insight with laugh-out-loud storytelling, Jane Jenkins Herlong delivers every time. Her message proves that leadership rooted in humor, heart, and authenticity inspires others to rise, grow, and lead with purpose.
Jane’s journey is anything but ordinary—stretching from a South Carolina tomato farm to the Miss America stage, from Radio City Music Hall to SiriusXM Comedy, and onto platforms across the United States, New Zealand, and Germany. She is an international, award-winning author, speaker, and humorist whose sharp, relatable wit keeps audiences fully engaged while delivering meaningful takeaways they actually remember.
When it comes to credentials, Jane stands shoulder-to-shoulder with legends. She is a Speaker Hall of Fame™ inductee, a Certified Speaking Professional, and a member of the Legends of Speaking, an honor shared with icons such as Ronald Reagan and the late General Colin L. Powell. What event planners appreciate most, however, is her rare ability to captivate a room—combining wisdom, humor, and authenticity in a way that feels effortless and genuine.
With five award-winning books, Jane’s stories of Southern life, resilience, and laughter have resonated nationwide. Her bestselling Sweet Tea Secrets from the Deep-Fried South is proudly featured in Cracker Barrel stores across the country—proof that her message connects far beyond the stage.
At the heart of Jane’s work is a simple but powerful mission: reminding people to never give up on their dreams or let anyone else define who they are. When humor is paired with hope, heart, and the courage to take action, audiences discover that meaningful change can be a joyful and fulfilling journey.
Jane’s storytelling continues to reach new audiences through film and fiction. Her debut novel has been optioned for film, and in Spring 2025 she appeared as a principal actor in a feature film set to debut in April 2026—extending her impact well beyond the podium.
Labeled dyslexic early on, Jane faced a lifetime of “you can’t” moments. Today, with faith, grit, and a whole lot of humor, she helps audiences turn every “NO” into a confident “NEXT,” one well-earned laugh at a time.
From tomato fields to the Miss America runway to the grand stage of Radio City Music Hall, Jane Jenkins Herlong brings grit, grace, and good humor—making her the kind of speaker audiences talk about long after the event ends.
Ever had a tomato thrown at you? OUCH! But you can choose to make some ketchup and then, spice it up with a sense of humor and make salsa.
Harvest a bumper crop of life lessons and laughter as Jane delivers stories of success and hard lessons learned while working in her father’s tomato fields as a young girl. Discover how to find your own SHINE and PLOW through when your basket breaks with a perspective only a farm girl can deliver. Jane will fill your bucket with down-home stories that will make you laugh, but there is an underlying lesson of how to increase peak performance and for your ultimate harvest to grow personally and professionally.
Your group will discover:
The Perfect Fit! This keynote presentation has been popular in the agriculture, education and philanthropic industries and is perfect for mixed audiences, conferences, associations and customer service groups who need to out-think the competition.
Front Porch Wisdom invites audiences to slow down, laugh out loud, and rediscover the power of genuine connection.
Hall of Fame speaker and SiriusXM humorist Jane Jenkins Herlong delivers timeless truths with a modern edge—reminding us that resilience, empathy, and good old-fashioned common sense never go out of style.
Through laugh-out-loud stories and practical takeaways, Jane helps audiences communicate with grace, lead with heart, and stay calm in life’s chaos.
This isn’t just another keynote—it’s a front-porch reset for the modern mind.
In this funny, heartfelt, and relatable program, Jane shares lessons from the farm to the stage—stories of grit, grace, and finding joy when life gets messy. You’ll leave inspired to handle stress, embrace change, and rediscover what truly matters—with a smile on your face and wisdom worth rocking-chair reflection.
Why Audiences Love It:
Discover how to create front-porch moments—intentional pauses that reset your mindset, recharge your focus, and restore your sense of humor in a world that never stops scrolling. Lead with connection, not perfection.
Turn the chaos into a comeback . Through humor and practical wisdom, Jane shows how to turn stress into strength and ordinary days into extraordinary stories that uplift, unite, and inspire.
The Perfect Fit!
Whether you’re leading a team, raising a family, or navigating a major transition, this session delivers real talk, real laughs, and real strategies to help you stress less, laugh more, and step boldly into whatever comes next.
Come ready to laugh, learn, and leave inspired!
Sweet Tea Secrets: Sip, Laugh, and Learn
Life can be overwhelming, but a little humor and Southern wisdom go a long way! In this fun and inspiring keynote, Hall of Fame speaker Jane Jenkins Herlong serves up laughter, life lessons, and resilience—straight from her Cracker Barrel-featured book, Sweet Tea Secrets from the Deep-Fried South.
Through the three stages of tea—SEASONED, STEEPED, and STEAMED—you’ll learn to tackle challenges, find the funny in frustration, and turn obstacles into opportunities. Packed with heart, humor, and a dash of sass, this keynote will leave you refreshed, recharged, and ready for whatever life brews up!
Brewing Up Laughter: A Cup of Tea Infused with Original Stories and Southern Wisdom
The Perfect Fit! This keynote presentation has been popular in the agriculture, education and philanthropic industries and is perfect for mixed audiences, conferences, associations and customer service groups who need to learn how to respond differently to stressors, negativity and unproductive results.
Has your life ever flipped? Have you ever felt like a complete flop? “YES” is my answer!
Now, let’s add rhinestones to those flip-flops when we learn through from the Women of Wisdom (WOW) about how to turn the flips and flops into everyday joy.
Join Jane as she takes you along the journey of several women who experienced life’s turmoils but did not let it stop them. The secret? Tenacity and being surrounded by other Women of Wisdom to help you journey through life’s ups and downs.
This presentation is based on Jane Herlong’s newest book, “Rhinestones on My Flip-Flops: Choosing Extravagant Joy in the Midst of Everyday Mess-ups” and will delight audiences when they laugh out loud at the dreaded “middle age” issues and learn more positive and productive life skills.
“I wrote Rhinestones on my Flip-Flops because this book is my journey. It’s your journey. Most of us struggle with deception, stress, holding on to the past, and those dreaded “middle age” issues. This book will make you laugh while
Do you have friends who you consider your “pearls?” This is the perfect presentation to celebrate your “Pearl Friends.”
The presentation that is a classic and a real “jewel” for women who are searching to live their legacies. Based on Jane Herlong’s award-winning and best-selling book, Bury Me with My Pearls, Jane shares her pearl analogy – cultured, uncultured and seed pearls – to empower women to handle business and personal challenges with grace and a sense of humor.
The Perfect Fit! This keynote presentation has been popular in women’s conferences, associations, church groups, philanthropic organizations and conventions who are looking for an enlightening event filled with inspirational lessons, friendships and laughter.
“She is very entertaining!”
“Fantastic…inspiring…dynamic…entertaining…all apply to your superb presentation at the RCMA Conference and Exposition.”
“Jane was wonderful…. Iloved the combination of humor and positive outlooks to enable you to make changes in your life.”
“I Learned to approach life with humor and a “can-do” attitiude.”
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