Jas Rawlinson

Award-winning speaker & author, empowering audiences to let go of what was never theirs to carry, so they can own their story and live out loud.

Jas Rawlinson is an award-winning speaker, author, and coach who empowers women and changemakers to become the author of their own life.

As a survivor of domestic violence and trauma, Jas Rawlinson knows what it means to have your story written for you—and she knows what it takes to rewrite it. She has spoken on stage for global brands such as TEDx, Lifeline, Serco, and America's National Centre on Sexual Exploitation. She is also an Australian of the Year nominee, and was awarded the 2022 Champion of Change for her work in human trafficking prevention.

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Meet Jas Rawlinson

Jas Rawlinson is an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and advocate for living life out loud despite adversity.

With a background in journalism, psychology, and advocacy, Jas has impacted hundreds of thousands of lives. Her expertise has taken her from investigating crime networks to working alongside anti-trafficking teams in Southeast Asia—and even swimming with sharks on reality TV. Above all, Jas is a passionate believer that trauma does not have to be a life sentence.

"Own your story—all of it. Because when you share it with others, you don't just heal yourself, you change the world one story at a time."

Rise from Rock Bottom

Growing up in a small mountain valley with the bush on her back doorstep, and a small tribe of trusty animals as her best friends, Jas lived a life that was the envy of many around her.

But what no one knew, was the truth about the violence, fear, and daily survival she was navigating behind closed doors.

“Many days were spent hiding in my cupboard, fearing for my safety, or running through paddocks to escape from my father’s violence.”

Those early experiences laid the foundations for a deep promise she made to herself: to one day use her voice to help others.

Finding Purpose Through Storytelling…

Jas began her career as a freelance journalist, drawn not to surface-level stories but to issues that mattered, like domestic violence, mental health, and human rights.

“I wasn’t interested in fluff pieces about diets and fashion. I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives.”

From there, she built a platform focused on lived experience, healing, and advocacy. Today, as a neurodivergent woman and educator, Jas combines personal narrative with practical tools to help others find their voice and become the author of their lives.

Today, Jas is a leading voice for...

Rising above adversity and owning your voice
Healing people pleasing and learning to set unapologetic boundaries
Recovery after domestic violence and the warning signs of relationship red flags
The power of lived experience and storytelling as a vehicle for cultural change in prevention

Whether she’s speaking at women’s conferences and universities, or community organisations and councils, Jas brings insight and the kind of strength that inspires real change.

"Own your story—all of it. Because when you share it with others, you don't just heal yourself, you change the world one story at a time."

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Voices From the Room

"A reminder of the power of storytelling to spark awareness, reflection, and change. Jas Rawlinson’s Red Flags 101 keynote was a powerful and timely addition to our university’s work in raising awareness of and preventing gender-based violence."

Jayne McCartney - University of Newcastle, NSW
“Jas has such a way of telling stories...Through her life experience vignettes, I learned so much more about sexual exploitation and abuse, and how they intersect with many other social issues; and I say that as someone who works on these issues full-time!"

Dawn Hawkins, CEO of National Center on Sexual Exploitation
“Eye-opening...A strong voice on topics that people struggle to speak about. Jas is a great storyteller who has a wealth of knowledge and first-hand experience with issues like domestic violence, mental health, and resilience."

Sam Webb – Co-Founder of LIVIN, Actor & Reality TV Contestant (Survivor)

SIGNATUR KEYNOTE:

Say It Anyway: Take Back the Pen and Become the Author of Your Life

As a survivor of domestic violence and trauma, Jas Rawlinson knows what it means to have your story written for you—and she knows what it takes to rewrite it.

In this powerful keynote, Jas shares the three catalysts that took her from rock bottom to resilient leader: dismantling people-pleasing, embracing radical responsibility, and learning to Say It Anyway.

Through her signature blend of empathy, empowerment, and edge, audiences leave knowing exactly how to own their story, disrupt the patterns holding them back, and live out loud.

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Writing & Advocacy Workshops

Through her signature trauma-informed workshop ‘Your Story is Your Superpower’, Jas empowers aspiring writers to break through stigma and silence, tell their story in their own words, and leave a legacy they’re proud of.

Endorsed and loved by organisations such as Mindvalley, Cessnock City Council, SunnyKids and Carries Place.

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Why book Jas as your speaker

✔ Trusted by leading organisations – Jas has delivered keynotes and training for local councils, national conferences, corporates and schools across Australia.

✔ Lived experience meets professional impact — Her talks combine powerful personal storytelling with evidence-based insights and real-world strategies.

✔ Trauma-informed and psychologically safe — Jas creates a respectful, inclusive space where audiences feel seen, supported and equipped to take action.

✔ Inspires lasting change — From early intervention to boundary setting and bystander response, Jas empowers every audience to make a difference.