What people are saying.

  • “When she finished speaking, our athletes left the room wholly changed. They were inspired and poised to tackle challenges, dream big, and, of course, be eternally optimistic.”

    — Katie Wingert McArdle, Head Coach and Aquatics Director, Dickinson College

  • “You embodied your mantra: Eternal Optimist. You began with your adventure and then distilled the lessons you learned from it—lessons appropriate for your audience.”

    — Charlie Catalano, Ph.D., Brian Lamb School of Communication, Purdue University

  • “Jeannie’s ability to foster the courage and growth traits to approach her swimming mission is a true testament to how to approach some of the biggest challenges we face at home and at work.”

    — Brianda Freistat, Client Account Manager/Sector Lead, Deloitte Consulting LLP

  • "It was truly my honor to host Jeannie for an International Women's Day inspirational talk for my fellow leadership colleagues. Jeannie was able to weave a message of how equity is needed not only in our workplace but in our personal lives as well. Her genuine passion for life and her love of open water swim came through in every word!"

    — Sarah Reed, Sr Manager, IT Infrastructure at Red Hat