\n
\n
The Inner Work We Carry
\nA three-part series on story\, presence\, and the quiet work that shapes how we lead and live.
\n
\nIn this three-part series\, Jessi Bixler shares what the years following a sexual assault actually looked like and what it meant to keep moving forward from something that didn&rsquo\;t just stay in the past. Rather than focusing on the event itself\, these sessions center on what came after. The ways it showed up in everyday moments\, in relationships\, and in reactions that didn&rsquo\;t always make sense at the time. Jessi reflects on what she began to recognize over time and how that awareness changed the way she made decisions\, led\, and showed up with others.
\n
\nFor women in leadership\, the connection is direct. We do not leave our experiences at the door. They shape how we interpret situations\, how we communicate\, and how we respond under pressure\, often without us realizing it. This is not a framework or a set of steps. It is an honest look at the internal work that influences how we lead\, whether we have named it or not.\n
\n
Session 1 (internal awareness): What We Carry With Us
\nHow the aftermath shapes how we think\, react\, and lead\n \;
\n\n
In the years after the assault\, the impact didn&rsquo\;t stay contained to one moment. It showed up in quieter ways: how situations were interpreted\, the moments where there was hesitation\, and reactions that didn&rsquo\;t always make sense at the time.
\n\n
\n
In this session\, Jessi shares what it looked like to carry that experience into everyday life before she had language for it. She reflects on how responses that are often labeled as overreactions or avoidance can actually be rooted in something deeper\, how the body and mind respond in ways designed to protect\, even when those responses no longer fit the situation in front of us.
\n
\nFrom there\, she draws a clear connection to leadership. What we carry influences how we read people\, how we make decisions\, and how we show up under pressure\, often without realizing it. The focus is not on revisiting the event itself\, but on understanding what lingers and what begins to shift once it is recognized.
\n
\nSign up for part two and three!\n\n
\n
\;
\n\n
Jessi Bixler is an entrepreneur and marketing leader who builds at the intersection of strategy and purpose. As a business owner and community builder\, she brings a focused\, driven approach to leadership&mdash\;qualities she sharpened while serving on the Board of Directors and as Board Chair for MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault) and through her dedicated volunteer work with local organizations.
\n
\nJessi is a passionate advocate for survivors and a sought-after speaker on resilience and the complexities of recovery. In her debut memoir\, The Story We Share (2025)\, she explores the ripple effects of trauma on families and the long\, non-linear path toward healing. Her work bridges the gap between professional grit and deep empathy\, offering a perspective on faith that allows for both anger and hope.
\n
\nWhether she is leading a marketing team or speaking to an audience\, Jessi is committed to fostering environments where people can be honest about their experiences and find steadier ground together. She lives in the United States with her family and is happiest near the ocean with a good book.
\n\n
\;
\n
Jessi Bixler is an entrepreneur and marketing leader who builds at the intersection of strategy and purpose. As a business owner and community builder\, she brings a focused\, driven approach to leadership&mdash\;qualities she sharpened while serving on the Board of Directors and as Board Chair for MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault) and through her dedicated volunteer work with local organizations.