I want you to to do great work without sacrifice.

I am an award-winning marketer and speaker with 13+ years of experience empowering people to get organized, stay focused, and do great work.

Overwhelmed? You are not alone.

Drowning in to-dos but not seeing results? Constantly juggling tasks? Never enough time for yourself? Does this sound familiar?

  • “I never know what to focus on.”

  • “I work so hard but I have little to show for it.”

  • “I’m exhausted but hiring help isn’t an option.”

It doesn’t have to be this way. In my talks, I show people how to maximize results with minimal effort by building simple systems.

Why I Speak

Work was my whole identity. I poured all of myself into it - until my mom was diagnosed with cancer. I share my story to empower people to do great work, without feeling like they need to sacrifice themselves and their mental health.

In memoriam Giovanna ‘JoJo’ Griffin (3/1/1966 - 08/02/2017)
Read about my advocacy for Death with Dignity here.

Featured Talk

Master Minds: Project Management Tips for Neurodivergents

Panel Host Asana Project Management Tool

Did you know that one in five people are neurodivergent? If you’ve ever felt that ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other forms of neurodivergence have made navigating the workplace challenging, this panel is for you. It’s time to move past just getting by and start thriving at work!

Watch the panel here.

3 Steps to Creating Your Dream Job

Webinar Guest Registered Graphic Designers

Do you know what the next steps are to further your creative career? If not, join this session to define your own vision of success, discover where your skills are, and finally understand what your own creative career path can be.

Attendee of Master Minds: Neurodivergent Professionals Series

“This webinar is already so validating and encouraging. Love it.”

Attendee of Master Minds: Neurodivergent Professionals Series

“This has truly been one of the most impactful/helpful/encouraging panels I’ve ever attended.”

Attendee of Master Minds: Neurodivergent Professionals Series

“Love the different ideas, as well as the care elevated in each recommendation.”

Experience

UPCOMING: 2025, Workshop for DesignThinkers Toronto Conference
Break Free from Creative Chaos

2025, Webinar Host for Asana Project Management Tool
Master Minds: Neurodivergent Job Search

2025, Webinar Host for Asana Project Management Tool
Master Minds: ChatGPT for Neurodivergents

2025, Host and Panelist for Oregon Pride in Business
LGBTQIA2S+ Organizational Tips for Neurodivergents

2025, Webinar Host for Asana Project Management Tool
Master Minds: Neurodivergent Meetup

2025, Webinar Host for Asana Project Management Tool
Master Minds: Inbox Management for Neurodivergents

2025, Webinar Host for Asana Project Management Tool
Master Minds: Building Boundaries for Neurodivergents

For full list of previous speaking experience, request them here.

Testimonials

  • "She helped us reach a wide audience... I learned a lot about content marketing just from meeting with her."

    Carrie Melissa Jones, Founder at CMJ Group

  • "The session went really well! It was the perfect length, the topic was extremely relevant and the delivery was great. A committee member thought so as well!"

    Abdul Omar, Former Programs Manager at Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)

  • "If anyone is fortunate enough for the opportunity to bring Xand into their organization, they absolutely should! I can't say enough!

    Wyatt Boughter, Vice President Marketing at Instech Laboratories

Media Kit

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Speaker Biography (230 words)

Xand Griffin (she/her) is an award-winning marketing leader with over 13+ years of experience scaling businesses with impressive stats like tripling lead generation in under a year and increasing revenue by 37%. Early in her career, Xand’s identity was tied solely to her work, until her mother’s battle with cancer taught a life-changing lesson. Balancing doctor visits with career demands, she learned true success isn’t about working harder. Now, she empowers people to do their best work—without sacrificing mental health.

To her surprise, this experience fueled Xand’s rise. Recognized in Entrepreneur magazine, SocialMedia Today, Marketing Insider Group, and WriteSonic, she is celebrated for her innovative approach to transforming inspiration into impact by prioritizing mental well-being. Xand is also known for hosting and designing events for renowned figures and organizations, including Warren Buffett, HubSpot, and Asana.

As her career and life evolved, Xand’s advocacy efforts deepened. Drawing on her late-in-life ADHD diagnosis, she uses her personal experiences to inspire others to thrive without burnout. Beyond work, she fosters community through her involvement with her local LGBTQIA2S+ business chamber and channels her skill for problem-solving into completing over 70+ escape rooms. A lifelong learner, she holds multiple certifications and continually expands her expertise. Xand’s mission is simple: to inspire people with the tools and strategies they need to love their work and lives.

Speaker Biography (100 words)

Xand Griffin (she/her) is an award-winning marketing leader with 13+ years of experience empowering people to do great work without sacrificing themselves. Recognized by Entrepreneur and Marketing Insider Group, she draws from her personal experiences with grief and ADHD to champion mental health, neuroinclusivity, and well-being. 

Xand is also known for hosting and designing events for renowned figures and organizations, including Warren Buffett, HubSpot, and Asana. Beyond work, she fosters community through her involvement with her local LGBTQIA2S+ business chamber. Her mission is to inspire people with the tools and strategies they need to love their work and lives.

Speaker Biography (100 words)

Xand Griffin (she/her) is an award-winning marketing leader with 13+ years of experience empowering people to do great work without sacrificing themselves. Recognized by Entrepreneur and Marketing Insider Group, she draws from her personal experiences with grief and ADHD to champion mental health, neuroinclusivity, and well-being. 

Signature Talks

  • Neurodivergents: Get Organized for Good

    If you’ve ever felt that ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other forms of neurodivergence have made navigating the workplace challenging, this is for you. Time to start thriving at work with practical tips to get organized, for good.

  • Maximize Your Results With Minimal Marketing

    Is your marketing not performing? Learn how to optimize your current program to double your acquisition metrics. Get targeted digital marketing tactics, utilize your most underused resource, and attract the customers you want.

  • 3 Steps to Create Your Dream Creative Job

    Feeling burnt out? If you are creating less than your best, learn how to leverage what you love in 3 ways. Define your own vision of success, discover where your skills are, and understand your own creative career path.

  • Turn Your Internship Into A Career

    About to start interning and worried that all you’re going to do is fetch coffee? Learn how to get the experience you are looking for, acquire recommendations from professionals in your field, and get an offer, right out of college.

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