2026-2027 Season Is Now Open

Sometimes we don’t lose ourselves all at once. It happens little by little, through the needs we ignore, the boundaries we don’t set, the rest we don’t take, and the quiet ways we put ourselves last. In Death by 1000 Papercuts, Jess Kayhart explores how these seemingly small choices can add up over time, leaving us feeling burned out, disconnected, resentful, or unsure of who we are beneath all the roles we carry.

But finding our way back doesn’t have to begin with a dramatic life change. Jess offers a practical and encouraging look at how we can rebuild trust with ourselves one small decision at a time by paying attention to our needs, listening to our intuition, creating healthy boundaries, and recognizing that saying “no” to something else can sometimes mean saying “yes” to ourselves. It’s a reminder that the small things matter, and that we are allowed to take up space in our own lives.

Jess Kayhart is a speaker, realtor, community leader, and mother of three with a passion for helping women live more authentic and purposeful lives. After losing her father to suicide at a young age, Jess spent years navigating feelings of abandonment before finding healing through intentional personal growth and faith. Today, she draws from that journey to encourage others toward greater awareness and wholeness. Jess has spoken at women’s events, youth conferences, and large-scale gatherings, including sharing the stage with Marc Mero at an anti-bullying event at the Crystal Grand Music Theatre. In addition to speaking, she is a successful realtor and serves on the Mauston School Board.