After surviving unthinkable trauma and decades of transformation, Jackie Pflug shares stories and wisdom to help you wake up, find joy, reclaim your voice, and live fully—no matter what life has handed you.
Author. Speaker. Survivor. Guide.
Wake Up to the Life That’s
Waiting for You
AUTHOR + MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
Wake Up! is a collection of real-life stories about rediscovery, joy, and what it means to live with courage after unimaginable loss.
Jackie Pflug shares hard-won wisdom from her journey — inviting you to reconnect with your inner voice and embrace the life that’s still waiting for you.
WAKE UP! It's Time To Say YES To Creating A Life Worth Loving
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new book!
Jackie brings sincerity, humor, and heart to every interview—perfect for shows centered on healing, reinvention, or the power of personal story.
PODCAST INTERVIEWS
Host Jackie for a meaningful gathering—whether it’s a keynote, book club, bookstore Q&A, or podcast.
EVENTS &
APPEARANCES
EVENTS & APPEARANCES
Explore Jackie’s published works — including Wake Up! — where she shares her extraordinary journey and lessons on joy, resilience, and authentic living.
PUBLISHED BOOKS
Powerful stories. Heartfelt conversations. Real-life wisdom.
Jackie Pflug shares her journey through books, interviews, and talks to help you wake up, find joy, and live fully.
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JACKIE HAS BEEN FEATURED IN
"Good comes from what appears to be bad."
"Good comes from what appears to be bad."
- JACKIE PFLUG, "WAKE UP!"
After surviving a hijacking and being shot point-blank, I spent years sharing my story with thousands — speaking on faith, resilience, and the power of the human spirit.
But eventually, life caught up with me. I got lost again. Quiet. Disconnected from myself and my Source.
This book is about what came next. About choosing to wake up. Not to the life I had, but the life I wanted.
Now I’m sharing what helped me come back — so you can, too.
My journey has taken me from a hijacked plane to stages, pages, and conversations that help people find strength, meaning, and joy.
I Lost Myself. And Then I Chose to Wake Up and Come Back.
LET'S TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
You don’t have to hit rock bottom to wake up. You just have to listen.
You don’t have to hit rock bottom to wake up. You just have to listen.
Jackie shares stories shaped by survival and self-trust—each one a reminder that it’s never too late to begin again, reconnect with yourself, and choose a life you love.
Author. Speaker. Survivor. Guide.
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Author of Never Be the Same and Growing Your Business!
Mark LeBlanc, CSP, CPAE
"Jackie Pflug has done it again. Her second book, Wake Up is an incredible follow-on book to her first book, Miles to Go Before I Sleep. After the hijacking, tragedy, and recovery, she built a successful speaking career. Now coming out of retirement, you will read the rest of the story. She shares stories and reveals insights into how you can create a new starting line for your next chapter of life. You will laugh and discover how you can move forward in the direction of your dream. It is never too late and Jackie is a true inspiration."
"Jackie Pflug has done it again. Her second book, Wake Up is an incredible follow-on book to her first book, Miles to Go Before I Sleep. After the hijacking, tragedy, and recovery, she built a successful speaking career. Now coming out of retirement, you will read the rest of the story. She shares stories and reveals insights into how you can create a new starting line for your next chapter of life. You will laugh and discover how you can move forward in the direction of your dream. It is never too late and Jackie is a true inspiration."
incredible follow-on book to her first book, "Miles to Go Before I Sleep"
incredible follow-on book to her first book, "Miles to Go Before I Sleep"
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Amazon Reviewer, “Miles to Go Before I Sleep”
CWG
I was privileged to be in the audience when Jackie spoke—and knew I had to read her book.
It’s engrossing, inspiring, and life-affirming. I’ve read it several times and shared it with friends. To hear this story from someone who lived it—shot at point blank range and left for dead—gives rare and moving insight. Jackie is a beautiful person inside and out. You can’t help but feel she was chosen to deliver this message.
I heard Jackie speak and knew I had to read her book—then I couldn’t put it down.
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Transformational Coach and Enneagram Educator
Anne Muree
In Jackie Pflug’s new book “Wake Up Create a Life Worth Loving”, she shares heart opening, honest, and direct stories from her life. Her stories will make you laugh, and inspire you to see yourself as the lovable, authentic person you are. Included are how-to’s to increase your daily awareness, ease and joy. Read this book to claim your full potential and wake up to the person you are meant to be.
I highly recommend it.
heart opening, honest, and direct...
kind words
- SONIA RICOTTI
SURRENDER TO
WHAT IS,
LET GO
OF WHAT WAS,
HAVE FAITH IN
WHAT WILL BE.
- SONIA RICOTTI
SURRENDER TO
WHAT IS,
LET GO
OF WHAT WAS,
HAVE FAITH IN
WHAT WILL BE.
