Tuesday 10 February 2026
07:45
Jennifer Wallace
Mattering: The Secret to Building a Life of Deep Purpose and Connection
In a world where loneliness, burnout, and disconnection have reached crisis levels, Jennifer believes feeling seen, needed, and valued isn’t just a nice-to-have―it’s essential for our wellbeing and society’s future.
Jennifer is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author. She is the founder of The Mattering Institute and co-founder of The Mattering Movement, an international nonprofit advancing mattering practices in K–12 schools worldwide. A maternal mental health advocate atCalm, Jennifer also consults for Netflix, is a BCG BrightHouse Luminary, and has partnered with The LEGO Group on its global “Play Unstoppable” campaign. She began her journalism career at CBS’s 60 Minutes and contributes to The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. Wallace lives in New York City.
'The perfect antidote to our modern mental health epidemic.'
Journalist and best selling author
Jennifer is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author. She is the founder of The Mattering Institute and co-founder of The Mattering Movement, an international nonprofit advancing mattering practices in K–12 schools worldwide. A maternal mental health advocate atCalm, Jennifer also consults for Netflix, is a BCG BrightHouse Luminary, and has partnered with The LEGO Group on its global “Play Unstoppable” campaign. She began her journalism career at CBS’s 60 Minutes and contributes to The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. Wallace lives in New York City.