Jenny Smith
Speaker & Author
Jenny has a passion for motivating and educating others about living the impossible through her speaking and writing. Her desire is to see people of all abilities living a full and active life.
She is trained as a counselor and serves as advocate, peer mentor and encourager.
Jenny’s popular blog and YouTube channel, Jenny Smith Rolls On, explore the practical aspects of life as a quadriplegic.
When Jenny was 16 years old, she sustained a C6-7 spinal cord injury, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. After completing her master’s degree in counseling psychology, she distributed wheelchairs for eight years in developing countries. Currently she works with a non-profit organization supporting her co-workers while they live overseas. Rowing on the Ohio River with Louisville Adaptive Rowing is one of the ways she enjoys staying physically active.
Providing education, practical solutions, resources, and hope so people can live full and productive lives.
Speaking Engagements
Jenny is a dynamic speaker and loves to share her message of motivation and education with associations, students, medical professionals, and faith-based groups.
Her Story
Watch as Jenny shares her story.
Live the Impossible
Speaking engagement demo
Speaker Topics:
- Live the Impossible: How a Wheelchair Has Taken Me Places I Never Dared to Imagine
- What You Want to Know about SCI: The Physical, Emotional, Sexual and Spiritual Impact
- The Life-Changing Value of Adapted Athletics
- The Importance of Peer Mentors
What People Have to Say
“Jenny did a wonderful job of relating her story with an emphasis in all of the right places.”
– Wayne Jacks, President, Quality Life Association
“Ms. Smith has been well received by my students; I have received many positive comments on course evaluations, often stating that her presentation was a highlight of the course.”
– Dr. Gwendolyn Rinker, PhD, APRN
“Jenny’s message comes from the heart, and you feel like you’re sitting across the kitchen table talking together. I highly recommend her!”
– Cathy Fyock, Author, The Speaker Author
“Jenny’s visit to UT Martin allowed my undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology students to apply classroom facts to real life. Her presentation provided a valuable and personal learning experience for students considering careers in healthcare.”
– Dr. Ann Gathers, Ph.D.
- From Surviving to Thriving with Brian Schlonsky of WAVE3 News
- #DefineYourself Podcast Guest
- Bluegrass Region Voices and Views Podcast Guest: Jenny smith
- Joni and Friends Podcast Guest: Jenny smith
- More than Walking with Jonathan Sigworth
- WDRB-41 - After spinal cord injury, Louisville woman aims to inspire others through new book
- Rachel Platt Interview with Jenny Smith
- WDRB-41 Louisville - Book Release
- Guest on The Landscape Podcast
- Guest on The QuadCast podcast