About Jill Hoffman
Jill Hoffman is a writer, speaker, and advocate for unconventional thinking. Across books, essays, and talks, she explores how curiosity, courage, and lived experience shape the way we live, lead, and make meaning in a world of rapid change.
Her work connects deeply human questions — about identity, purpose, and resilience — with big ideas and bold perspectives, helping audiences and readers rethink what’s possible in their lives and work.
A Life Led by Curiosity
From an aviation legacy — as the daughter of world-renowned pilot Dick Rutan and niece of aerospace designer Burt Rutan — to her own entrepreneurial journey, Jill has always looked beyond the obvious.
She is the author of How to Build an Airplane in Your Living Room: A Guide to Living an Unconventional Life, a memoir and guide that blends personal storytelling with lessons on risk, resilience, and living with purpose.
Her work has been shaped by real-world experience, personal reflection, and a lifelong belief that curiosity is not just a trait — it’s a way of being.
Writing, Speaking, and Thought Leadership
Jill writes for audiences who want insight with depth and humanity. Her essays, published across platforms like Medium and Substack, weave together philosophy, personal development, innovation, and lived experience. Her writing is not about answers as much as fresh questions that invite people to think differently.
As a speaker, Jill brings uncommon clarity and warmth to topics that matter — from living an unconventional life to innovation, resilience, and the stories that shape our future.
Whether in keynote speeches or interactive workshops, she engages with organizations, leaders, and curious individuals who want to expand their perspective and courage.
Projects That Matter
In Her Orbit
In Her Orbit is Jill’s ongoing project exploring the intersection of humanity and emerging ideas. With essays that link technology, innovation, space, and meaning, this work invites readers to consider not just what we’re building, but why it matters to us as humans.
Path 2 Flight & Early Vision
Long before writing and speaking became her main focus, Jill founded Path 2 Flight, LLC, a company dedicated to inspiring the next generation of aviators and aerospace innovators.
A Personal Note
Jill lives in the Washington, D.C., area with her husband. Her two daughters remain at the center of her world, even as she explores new questions about life, curiosity, and change. When she’s not writing or speaking, you can often find her on a golf course or in the sky — living the very curiosity she champions.
What Jill BelievesLife is not a linear path — it’s a constellation of choices, questions, and daring leaps. The most meaningful journeys begin with curiosity, and the richest lives are those that refuse to stop asking, “What if?”
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