Jedidiah Jenkins

Jedidiah Jenkins is a professional adventurer and best-selling author known for his transformative journey from Oregon to Patagonia, which he undertook by bicycle after leaving his corporate job at 30. Inspired by his parents’ legendary walk across America, Jedidiah set out to explore the world and, in the process, discovered deeper insights about human purpose and fulfillment. His memoirs, To Shake The Sleeping Self and Like Streams to the Ocean, reflect on these themes, offering readers a profound meditation on meaning, ego, love, and adventure. An engaging speaker and conservation advocate, Jenkins encourages others to pursue lives full of wonder, authenticity, and environmental stewardship. He is also the co-founder of Byta, a sustainable product company aimed at reducing disposable waste. Through his travels and talks, Jedidiah inspires audiences to take bold steps toward their dreams and embrace the transformative power of nature.