‘Good Place’ Actress to Keynote Women’s Conference

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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe Indiana Conference for Women has named Jameela Jamil as the luncheon keynote speaker at its 10th annual event on November 3. Jamil is an actor, writer, host and activist.
Morning and closing keynote speakers for the conference include Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actor, writer and producer, Taraji P. Henson, and business woman, author and internationally known fashion designer, Betsey Johnson.
“Jameela’s passion and advocacy for women finding their true value is so imperative to creating strong ecosystems for women,” said Deborah Collins Stephens, co-founder of ICFW. “She uses her platform to start important conversations and we look forward to the conversation she’ll bring to our audience.”
As a keynote speaker, the ICFW says Jamil will focus on freedom, shame and the power of identity, similar to the discussions she has on her movement and activism platform, “I Weigh.”
In 2009, Jamil was chosen to host the British breakfast TV program “Freshly Squeezed.” In 2016, Jamil made her move to U.S. television where she was cast as Tahani on the Golden Globe-nominated series “The Good Place,” opposite Ted Danson and Kristen Bell. Since 2019, Jamil has hosted the TBS game show “The Misery Index.” She is also the voice of the character Auntie Pushpa in the Disney series “Mira, Royal Detective,” which features an all-Indian cast, including Freida Pinto and Kal Penn. Additionally, she is one of the judges on HBO Max’s competition show “Legendary.”
The Indiana Conference for Women will be held at the Indiana Convention Center. Additional keynote speakers announced include Taraji P. Henson and Betsey Johnson and the organization says other keynote speakers and presenters will continue to be announced.