Jason Tharp

Tagline: Champion of H.O.P.E

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Learn how to harness H.O.P.E.—Jason’s framework for resilience—to face challenges head-on and achieve your potential.

Jason’s keynotes are perfect for:

●     Leadership Retreats: Empower leaders to foster resilience, authenticity, and team spirit.

●     Corporate Events: Engage employees in a journey of self-leadership and growth.

●     Healthcare and Nonprofit Gatherings: Inspire hope and resilience with a message that resonates deeply with those overcoming challenges.

Draw lessons from Jason’s personal journey and discover the power of self-leadership, authenticity, and inner strength.

Jason’s keynotes are perfect for:

●     Leadership Retreats: Empower leaders to foster resilience, authenticity, and team spirit.

●     Corporate Events: Engage employees in a journey of self-leadership and growth.

●     Healthcare and Nonprofit Gatherings: Inspire hope and resilience with a message that resonates deeply with those overcoming challenges.

Embrace your uniqueness, connect with your purpose, and ignite a lasting impact on those around you.

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Talent Highlights

  • Award-Winning Author & Illustrator: Jason Tharp is a highly acclaimed author and illustrator, renowned for his imaginative storytelling and vibrant illustrations that captivate readers of all ages.
  • Creator of Beloved Characters: Tharp has created an array of beloved characters, from quirky monsters to endearing animals, each with their own unique personalities and adventures that resonate with audiences worldwide.
  • Dedicated to Empowering Creativity: With a passion for nurturing creativity in both children and adults, Tharp actively engages with schools, libraries, and community events to inspire budding artists and writers to unleash their imagination.
  • Versatile Creative Talent: Beyond his work in children’s literature, Tharp’s creative talents extend to animation, toy design, and graphic novels, showcasing his versatility and boundless creativity across various mediums.
  • Positive Impact on Education: Through his engaging presentations and workshops, Tharp has made a significant impact on education, fostering a love for reading, art, and storytelling among students while promoting important values such as empathy, diversity, and self-expression.

Travels from:

  • Powell, OH

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If you’re searching for a speaker who inspires resilience, ignites authentic self-leadership, and empowers audiences to break through impossible challenges, Jason Tharp is your go-to. A powerhouse storyteller and founder of the Beyond Hope Project, Jason brings a fresh perspective on overcoming life’s toughest roadblocks.

Who is Jason Tharp?

Imagine the authenticity of Brené Brown, the self-leadership insights of Simon Sinek, and the humor of a master storyteller—all backed by the experience of someone who’s faced and conquered life’s toughest odds. Diagnosed with Grade 4 Glioblastoma and given only seven months to live, Jason chose H.O.P.E. as his strategy. Today, with clear scans, he’s here to show others that impossible is just a word.

What Sets Jason Apart?

Jason’s talks are crafted with heart, humor, and hands-on insights that help individuals and teams tap into their hidden strengths, unlock potential, and build resilience. His message isn’t just about surviving; it’s about thriving through connection, authenticity, and purpose. Jason works with top organizations to bring a transformative experience to every room he speaks in.

Jason Tharp | Champion of H.O.P.E

What do you do when life hands you an expiration date? For Jason Tharp, it meant rewriting the script. Diagnosed with Grade 4 Glioblastoma and given seven months to live, Jason made a bold decision: H.O.P.E. would be the strategy. Three years later, with clear scans and a mission to inspire others, Jason’s story proves that impossible is just a word.

A dynamic keynote speaker and best-selling author of both children’s and adult books, Jason helps teams and individuals tap into authenticity, unlock hidden strengths, and crush challenges with humor, heart, and practical wisdom. High-level organizations like JP Morgan Chase, Novocure, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, NRG, VaynerMedia, Best Buddies, Ohio Health, MacMillan, and many more invest in Jason’s message year after year to fuel resilience, collaboration, and growth.

Through The Beyond Hope Project, Jason helps audiences reflect on their inner strengths and create meaningful outcomes. His keynotes provide not just inspiration, but actionable tools to break through roadblocks—because when you lead yourself, the impossible doesn’t stand a chance.

Why Event Planners Should Book Jason Tharp

Choosing the right speaker can make or break an event, and Jason Tharp’s expertise and charisma make him an invaluable asset for any occasion. By booking Jason through Speakers Inc, event planners can expect:

With years of experience in motivational speaking and leadership development, Jason brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to every engagement.

Jason’s keynotes are meticulously crafted to resonate with diverse audiences, delivering messages that inspire action and foster positive change.

Jason’s interactive speaking style ensures that attendees are actively engaged throughout his presentations, creating a memorable and immersive experience for all.

Recognizing that each event is unique, Jason works closely with event planners to tailor his presentations to meet specific objectives and themes.

Beyond the stage, Jason’s warmth and authenticity leave a lasting impression on attendees, sparking meaningful conversations and driving lasting change within organizations and communities.

Why Choose Jason?

Through the Beyond Hope Project, Jason creates a movement grounded in transparency, authenticity, and lasting impact. His talks empower audiences to see beyond their current limitations and unlock a future full of possibilities. Jason’s experience with audiences worldwide shows his ability to connect, inspire, and drive change through one simple message: hope is actionable, and impossible is breakable.

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If you’re ready to bring an unforgettable experience to your audience, Jason is here to guide them in breaking through the impossible and discovering their own potential.

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If you’re searching for a speaker who inspires resilience, ignites authentic self-leadership, and empowers audiences to break through impossible challenges, Jason Tharp is your go-to. A powerhouse storyteller and founder of the Beyond Hope Project, Jason brings a fresh perspective on overcoming life’s toughest roadblocks.

Who is Jason Tharp?

Imagine the authenticity of Brené Brown, the self-leadership insights of Simon Sinek, and the humor of a master storyteller—all backed by the experience of someone who’s faced and conquered life’s toughest odds. Diagnosed with Grade 4 Glioblastoma and given only seven months to live, Jason chose H.O.P.E. as his strategy. Today, with clear scans, he’s here to show others that impossible is just a word.

What Sets Jason Apart?

Jason’s talks are crafted with heart, humor, and hands-on insights that help individuals and teams tap into their hidden strengths, unlock potential, and build resilience. His message isn’t just about surviving; it’s about thriving through connection, authenticity, and purpose. Jason works with top organizations to bring a transformative experience to every room he speaks in.

Jason Tharp | Champion of H.O.P.E

What do you do when life hands you an expiration date? For Jason Tharp, it meant rewriting the script. Diagnosed with Grade 4 Glioblastoma and given seven months to live, Jason made a bold decision: H.O.P.E. would be the strategy. Three years later, with clear scans and a mission to inspire others, Jason’s story proves that impossible is just a word.

A dynamic keynote speaker and best-selling author of both children’s and adult books, Jason helps teams and individuals tap into authenticity, unlock hidden strengths, and crush challenges with humor, heart, and practical wisdom. High-level organizations like JP Morgan Chase, Novocure, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, NRG, VaynerMedia, Best Buddies, Ohio Health, MacMillan, and many more invest in Jason’s message year after year to fuel resilience, collaboration, and growth.

Through The Beyond Hope Project, Jason helps audiences reflect on their inner strengths and create meaningful outcomes. His keynotes provide not just inspiration, but actionable tools to break through roadblocks—because when you lead yourself, the impossible doesn’t stand a chance.

Why Event Planners Should Book Jason Tharp

Choosing the right speaker can make or break an event, and Jason Tharp’s expertise and charisma make him an invaluable asset for any occasion. By booking Jason through Speakers Inc, event planners can expect:

With years of experience in motivational speaking and leadership development, Jason brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to every engagement.

Jason’s keynotes are meticulously crafted to resonate with diverse audiences, delivering messages that inspire action and foster positive change.

Jason’s interactive speaking style ensures that attendees are actively engaged throughout his presentations, creating a memorable and immersive experience for all.

Recognizing that each event is unique, Jason works closely with event planners to tailor his presentations to meet specific objectives and themes.

Beyond the stage, Jason’s warmth and authenticity leave a lasting impression on attendees, sparking meaningful conversations and driving lasting change within organizations and communities.

Why Choose Jason?

Through the Beyond Hope Project, Jason creates a movement grounded in transparency, authenticity, and lasting impact. His talks empower audiences to see beyond their current limitations and unlock a future full of possibilities. Jason’s experience with audiences worldwide shows his ability to connect, inspire, and drive change through one simple message: hope is actionable, and impossible is breakable.

Take the Next Step
If you’re ready to bring an unforgettable experience to your audience, Jason is here to guide them in breaking through the impossible and discovering their own potential.

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