a curated selection of
Speaking Highlights
Press & Media
Interviews, Keynotes & Featured Appearances
In addition to being the award-winning founder of FIGGI Beauty, Dr. Jeanne Retief is an internationally experienced speaker and voice for disciplined resilience. She has addressed high-level global conferences alongside judges, ministers, and political leaders, and has appeared across television, radio, and leading podcast platforms. She has also contributed to international thought-leadership forums in psychology and human development.
A published author, her work spans international law, leadership, trauma, entrepreneurship, and the mind–skin connection. Jeanne does not offer empty promises or performative vulnerability. She speaks from lived experience — from collapse and rebuilding — with clarity, responsibility, and grounded strength in a culture that often mistakes fragility for authenticity.
The My Carolina Show
The Ryan Pyle Podcast in Hollywood
State of the Nation Commentator
On stage and in conversation
Professional Endorsements
Changed the trajectory of my career.
I attended a talk presented by Dr. Jeanne a number of years ago. It positively changed the trajectory of my career. She is dedicated in developing leadership skills for women and I will without hesitation recommend her. Thank you for the great work you are doing!
Nicole Schoeman-Louw
Jeanne makes others feel seen and heard.
I have had the honor of hosting The Sensitivity Doctors podcast with Dr. Jeanne and what I am most impressed with is the calming, supportive and encouraging way she engages with our guests and is always open to learning new ways to support those struggling with anxiety. She truly understands and empathizes with those on the healing journey of self-discovery and has the ability to make others feel seen and heard, while also helping them confront difficult topics and life's growing pains.
Dr. Amelia Kelley
Audiences connect with her.
I have known Dr. Jeanne for more than a decade, in both a professional and personal capacity. Her most impressive attribute is her ability to overcome her struggle with anxiety and channel calm during public addresses. I have seen her grab control of an anxious situation and bring calm into it.
This ability makes her excellent in information sharing and allows her audience to become grounded and to truly connect with her.
Sue Venter
A woman who inspires.
I had the pleasure of interacting and working with Dr. Jeanne on various projects. Dr. Jeanne's dedication and commitment to her professional space is exemplary. I have learned so much from her vast experience in her field of expertise and life lessons. She leads with integrity, enthusiasm and no task is ever to big or to challenging for her. A woman who has always inspired.
Mari van Wyk
A curated selection of
Articles Authored by Dr. Jeanne
Rooibos: The Botanical for Sensitive Skin
“Its structure is so unique that it cannot be found in any other plant or species on earth,” says FIGGI Beauty founder.
Calm Skin, Calm Soul: FIGGI’s Bridal Rituals
Any bride knows there is so much more to a wedding day than the walk down the aisle. It's about stepping into...
Why Self-Care Means Owing Your Energy
“I certainly am a patient, mom, wife, and business owner that personally walks the path of panic attacks and anxiety..."
The Mind & Skin: Why Its All Connected
Why is the skin so affected by anxiety? The main culprit is a tiny part of the brain called the amygdala.
Skincare is Soul Deep: Find Out Why
Beauty is no longer just about what we apply. It’s now about how we feel. As consumers look for skincare that.....
On Stage
From high-level forums across Africa and Europe to intimate women’s events in the United States and Scotland, Jeanne brings both intellectual authority and lived depth to the stage. She speaks on resilience, responsibility, and the strength required to build a meaningful life after adversity.
Media & Television
Jeanne has been invited to share her journey and expertise on a wide range of podcasts — from emotional wellness and entrepreneurship to skincare and self-advocacy. Her candid, compassionate voice has resonated across platforms like The Extrology Podcast, Ryan Pyle, Vicky Midwood, Business Exposed, and many others.
She's been featured on national and international television, including Fox31 Denver, Ticker News, America Trends, and MyCarolina..
From Hollywood to London, each stage becomes a platform for her core philosophy: strength without illusion, discipline without denial, and success built through truth.
