Dena Jackson

Comedian, Writer and Speaker.

Canada

Dena Jackson is a Toronto-based comedian, writer and speaker. Her work has been featured on the CBC and the Beaverton and she’s performed at clubs and festivals throughout North America including the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, CBC’s LOL and JFL 42. She’s also had the privilege of performing multiple shows in Alaska for the U.S. Military. Dena’s debut album, Blue Lights reached number one on the iTunes Comedy Charts and can be regularly heard on SiriusXM Radio.

In 2018 Dena delivered a wellness inspired TEDx talk which received a multitude of views on Youtube and on TED's renowned site. She enjoys speaking to university and college students as well as corporate audiences on the benefits of mindfulness practices to improve our mental health.

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TinyLetter
08/03/2021
Mindfully Coming Back to Life

Hi. Thanks for reading my very first newsletter. I hope that your week is off to a good start and that you've had some laughs or a release of some kind. I was recently performing on a Zoom comedy show and someone farted. I think it's fair to say that person got their release.

CBC Comedy
Woman returns from weekend yoga retreat as life coach

VANCOUVER, BC- After returning from a two-day yoga retreat in Northern British Columbia, Vancouver resident Brittany Fitzpatrick, 24, has declared herself a life coach, despite a complete lack of certifications or credentials. Fitzpatrick's parents say they paid for her to attend the retreat because she seemed unsure of what to do after finishing school and starting an unsuccessful makeup channel on YouTube.

CBC Comedy
Man claims to no longer relate to city life after 48 hours at cottage

ETOBICOKE, ON- After two beautiful nights at his new cottage in northern Ontario, Phil Jacobs claims to be having a difficult time readjusting to city life. Jacobs explains that after just two days spent immersed in the cottage lifestyle, the slower pace of life has affected him so immensely that he has forgotten the purpose of modern technology and is no longer able to relate to those who live in large urban centres.

TinyLetter
12/02/2021
Doing Our Best to Feel Grateful

Hello again, and welcome to my second instalment of this newsletter that's coming at you just in time for the seasons to change. I think it's fair to say that autumn has gone by in the blink of an eye.

TinyLetter
03/01/2022
Acceptance is the Word

Wow, where do I begin with this newsletter? It honestly feels like a lifetime has passed since the last one was sent out at the beginning of December. Maybe that's because it really has? Since I wrote to you last, the city I live in and the city that you might also live in (Toronto) was up and running in full force.

The Beaverton
11/19/2016
Waterproof iPhone 7 causes Uncle Ben's Rice stock to fall

Mars Inc., the food and beverage conglomerate, saw its share price plummet 28% this morning after a preliminary fourth quarter earnings report revealed that sales of its subsidiary Uncle Ben's Rice dropped precipitously following the release of the new waterproof iPhone 7.