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The Brainstorm Speaker Series is a series of free events presented by Jackson Hole News&Guide, Teton County Library, and The Center featuring trailblazers who are renowned in their fields and are known for sparking ideas and inspiring conversation. We are proud to collaborate with two great local organizations to bring the 2025/2026 Brainstorm Speaker Series to our community. Support for the series also comes from Teton County Library Foundation & Friends.
Brainstorm Speaker Series: Jia Tolentino
7:00 PM | Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Jia Tolentino is a staff writer at the New Yorker, the author of the essay collection “Trick Mirror,” and a screenwriter. Formerly, she was the deputy editor at Jezebel and a contributing editor at the Hairpin.
Brainstorm Speaker Series: Dr. Ramani Durvasula
7:00 PM | Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Dr. Ramani Durvasula is the New York Times best-selling author of “It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People.” She is a clinical psychologist, professor emerita of psychology, and the world’s leading expert on narcissistic relationships.
Brainstorm Speaker Series: Sam Ellis
7:00 PM | Monday, January 12th, 2026
Sam Ellis is a journalist, video director, editor, and animator based in New York City. He’s currently the showrunner and creator of “Search Party,” a YouTube channel that covers sports and geopolitics.
Brainstorm Speaker Series: Tara Westover
7:00 PM | Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Tara Westover is an American author. Born in Idaho to a father opposed to public education, she never attended school. In 2018, she published her memoir, “Educated”, which explores her struggle to reconcile her desire for education and autonomy with her desire to be loyal to her family.
