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Jesse White Personal Development Expanding Awareness
School for Wonder founding mentor Jesse White has been a pioneer in personal development, spiritual expansion and creative expression since 1987. Her spontaneous gift for blending stories of unexplainable connection, original music and mystical poetry are transformational keys to inner awareness.
Jess has performed throughout the United States as a singer/songwriter, poet, motivational speaker and advocate for social justice. Her publications include two books of contemplative poetry, three CD's of original music, a literary journal and 20 spoken-word artists on her label, Authentic Voicework Records. Her all-original recordings are now available from over 50 digital distributors online.
Jesse is the founder of the School for Wonder, personal development and spiritual direction to cultivate courage and new perspective. She pioneered her contemplative style of leadership beginning in 1987 in Santa Fe, her home for two decades. Her infectious joy, spontaneous wit and natural leadership abilities have spawned certification programs and collaborative events for innovative education.
The School for Wonder home retreat location for your event, Casa del Oso, is a vacation rental in Santa Fe, New Mexico, owned and operated by a private owner. Watch the tour and book a retreat!
A keynote experience with Jesse will stimulate collaborative follow-up events, learning retreats and co-creative relationships. Her presentation topics are generated by and tailored for addressing the needs of each group. The winning combination of original music, poetry and true stories of unexplainable inspiration bring the School for Wonder to life in practical, everyday circumstances as a beacon of natural leadership for any organization.
Dominion of Wings, Self-Published Limited Edition Book in a Box, 1996 Oars, Haiku Between Lovers, Self Published 2002 Manzanita Quarterly Literary Review, Mgr Editor, Publisher 2000-2004 Namesong, Poetry by Ruth F. Harrison, Editor, Publisher, Designer 2004
CD Recordings by Jesse White, Authentic Voicework Records: Patient Heart, Jesse White, Producer, Engineer, Designer, Performer 2000 Soft Power, Jesse White, Producer, Engineer, Designer, Performer 2002 Unarmed, Jesse White, Producer, Engineer, Designer, Performer 2003 The Last Drive, by Jim Thielen, Jesse White, Engineer/Producer 2001 Naked Voice, by TM Shaw, Engineer/Producer 2003 Poets for Peace, Vols 1&2, 19 Poets, Jesse White, Eng/Prod 2003
About Jess
Personal Development Studies
Gene Keys by Richard Rudd, A Dictionary of Genius Unlocked The Shift Network, Stephen Dinan and Hundreds of Inspiring Leaders Ken Wilbur, Integral Operating System, The 1,2,3 of God Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Author, Mystic, Wild Woman Mentor The Sacred Way of Conscious Evolution, Barbara Marx Hubbard Building a Vocal Community, Ysaye M Barnwell, PhD, MSPH, Creativity and Mysticism, Clarissa Pinkola Estes and Carolynn Myss Native American Shamanism, Pat Jojolla, Isleta Pueblo, Santa Fe, NM The Enneagram, Sandra Maitri, Eli Jaxonbear, Helen Palmer, Riso Tai Chi, Santa Fe, New Mexico and Ashland, Oregon Relationship as Awakening, Stephen Levine, Santa Fe, NM Meditation: 25-year practice in Vipassana, Mindfulness, Self-styled Self-Inquiry, Gangaji, Santa Fe, NM, Asheville, NC, Ashland, OR and ongoing Sangha Movement and Empowerment, Camille Maureen, Santa Fe, NM Hakomi Therapy Trainings, 100 Hours, Santa Fe, NM Spiritual Traditions and Mysticism, Elizabeth Hin, Santa Fe, NM The Balance of Masculine/Feminine and Sacred Sex, David Deida, Santa Fe Marketing for Musicians, Mae Robertson, Swannanoa Gathering, NC Non-violent Communication, Marshall Rosenberg, Ashland, OR Songwriting, Kate Campbell, Swannanoa Gathering, NC Video Production and Editing, Charles Bensinger, Santa Fe, NM Rosen Method Body Work, Private Instruction, Santa Fe, NM Cultural Anthropology, Angeles Arrien, Santa Fe, NM Sensitivity Development and Energy Reading, Anna Krauss (Murphy) Hospice Training, Elizabeth Kubler Ross, Santa Fe, NM Expressive Movement Awareness, Camille Maureen, Santa Fe, NM Playback Theatre, Group Ensemble, Santa Fe, NM Writing and Choreography, Mei-Mei Brussenbrugge, Santa Fe, NM Vocal Improvisation, Private Instruction, Rhiannon, Bay Area Public Performance Enhancement, Holly Near, On Location Character Improvisation, ACTION Theater, Ruth Zappora AIDS Volunteer Training, New Mexico AIDS Services, Santa Fe Creative Writing Group Facilitator, Santa Fe
Jesse lives in Santa Fe, and holds retreats in a private vacation home and on location. She teaches and performs worldwide as a keynote motivational speaker and singer/songwriter on personal development, performing original poetry and music. She has appeared on television programs, radio broadcasts, and been quoted in various publications on personal growth, meditation and creative expression. She is the author of two books of contemplative poetry and co-edited Manzanita Quarterly Literary Review with Mariah Hegarty. She is a freelance writer, who has been published by To Topos Poetry International, The Santa Fe New Mexican, Authentic Voicework, The Santa Fe Reporter, Manzanita Quarterly and others.
The School for Wonder produced 7 original CD’s on Authentic Voicework Records, her independent record label, available through this website.
Personal development creative programs included producing the world’s first online literary recording contest, engineering a prizewinning CD for international performance poet Tamara M. Shaw, featured on CDbaby.com and this website.
Our unique style of mirroring and encouraging personal development was a precursor to coaching schools. Jesse's passion for self-mastery and personal growth stem from learning to overcome debilitating physical challenges and limitations.
Personal Development, Jesse White, School for Wonder
Jesse White, Founder and Tiwa Francesca, our Wonder Dogfriend
Quotes from Happy Clients
You model groundedness in your pace, with your sparkle and the joy that emanates from you. You never pretend to be on a different plane. You are such a gifted teacher, and the world needs what you have to give! -Maura Wolf, In Balance Coaching
Uncommon are the fine performers, with more to give than performance; teachers born, able to cultivate the expression of others. Jesse is one of those rare people. -Mary Morris, Teacher, Santa Fe
I constantly use your insights to notice how the workings of the mind differ from what is actually happening. It is a very calming, centering exercise. I can’t wait for you to come teach a workshop at my yoga center. -Jennifer Lynn, Yoga Instructor, Maui
The genuineness of this work you do is such a relief to me. I’m used to putting on costumes, analyzing, figuring things out. Now I hear the difference between masked voices, catching in the throat, and deeply connected voices from the depth of the soul. -Laura Schuster, Teacher, Actor, Indonesia
I have shows in four major cities this week, but I want to come back and work with you as soon as I get home. Your sense of humor is incredible. You put me at ease right away. You should be teaching at Omega! -David Wilcox, Recording Artist, Asheville, NC
Your honesty is refreshing. The masks have to come off, and I needed a guide. Thanks for being the kind of teacher that motivates me to be my best. Personal development of teachers is essential. Would you mind if I gave your brochure to my Rabbi? -Bonnie Goldberg, Miami, FL
