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Jill Hoffman

Writer, Speaker, and Advocate for Unconventional Thinking

Jill Hoffman writes and speaks about curiosity, courage, and the human experience. Her work explores what it means to build a meaningful life, think differently, and navigate change in an increasingly complex world.

From memoir and self-reflection to innovation, space, and emerging technology, Jill’s work connects lived experience with big ideas.

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Jill Hoffman is the author of How to Build an Airplane in Your Living Room: A Guide to Living an Unconventional Lifeand a sought-after speaker known for blending storytelling with insight. Drawing from entrepreneurship, aviation, and real-world experience, she helps audiences rethink success, resilience, and what it means to live with intention.

Her work resonates with individuals and organizations seeking a more human, thoughtful approach to leadership, innovation, and change.

In Her Orbit

A writing project exploring humanity through the lens of space and technology.

In Her Orbit is Jill Hoffman’s ongoing exploration of space, emerging technology, and the emotional and philosophical questions they raise. Through essays and commentary, Jill examines how innovation shapes identity, meaning, and our shared future — not from a technical perspective, but a human one.

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How to Build an Airplane in Your Living Room

A guide to living an unconventional life.

Part memoir, part reflection, How to Build an Airplane in Your Living Room is an invitation to question assumptions, embrace curiosity, and build a life that reflects who you truly are — even when the path isn’t obvious.

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Jill Hoffman’s work is rooted in the belief that the most meaningful lives — and the most important ideas — begin with curiosity and the courage to think differently.