Jaclyn Gallo

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About Jaclyn Gallo

Jaclyn Gallo is a speaker, author, and entrepreneur who helps leaders do the one thing they’ve been taught to avoid: get their hopes up. She’s the author of Stop Getting In Your Own Way and the host of the Spark Your Light podcast, which ranks in the top 1.5% of all podcasts globally and has listeners in 96 countries. Jaclyn has delivered keynotes to top organizations including Meta, Deloitte, Comcast, TEDx, and Princeton University. Her work has been featured in major media outlets such as Forbes, Business Insider, and Good Morning Washington. Known for her energizing and research-backed approach, Jaclyn helps audiences move beyond the fear of disappointment so they can raise their hand, speak up, and go for more—with confidence, not caution Beyond the stage, Jaclyn teaches entrepreneurship at Penn State, where she empowers the next generation of leaders to take smart risks and build with resilience. She also owns a thriving ice cream shop, where she brings her entrepreneurial spirit to life. Jaclyn holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Georgetown University. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and one-year-old son.