Discover Jordan
About Jordan Salzano
My name is Jordan Salzano, and I'm from Long Island, New York. I'm currently studying for my occupational therapy assistant degree, and outside of school I am a motivational speaker with niches in anti-bullying advocacy, autism/self-advocacy, disability advocacy, mental health advocacy, and general motivation. I am also a published self-help author, a self-help podcast host, and a self-help content creator.
I published my debut self-help book, The Everlasting Hunger for Improvement, in December 2020. I published my second self-help book, Dead Ends on a Direct Road, in March 2026.
I'm currently involved with NAMI Connecticut as a presenter, and I've also spoken for NAMI Citrus. Over the past few years, I have presented at national autism conferences, including as a keynote speaker at the state-wide Florida CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disabilities) conference in January 2026.
Author Story
From the rink to the page
Jordan's interest in motivation and self-help began on the ice, through her experiences playing competitive hockey. Over time it grew into a broader interest in motivation, inspiration, self-help, and self-care — and in disability, autism, anti-bullying, and mental health advocacy.
Writing has been part of her life since childhood, starting with short stories. Her professional author career began during her junior year of high school.
That work led to the publication of her debut book, The Everlasting Hunger for Improvement. She later wrote and published her second book, Dead Ends on a Direct Road.
Today, her passion for writing continues alongside her advocacy and her commitment to helping others navigate life.
- ChildhoodBegins writing short stories
- High schoolProfessional author career begins, junior year
- December 2020Publishes The Everlasting Hunger for Improvement
- January 2026Keynote speaker, Florida CARD state-wide conference
- March 2026Publishes Dead Ends on a Direct Road
Discovering Me
The Person Behind the Work
A lot of Jordan's knowledge, passion, and consistency come from personal, lived experience. She believes lived experience can be a valuable source of understanding for people who are navigating something similar.
Her own experiences with life's peaks and valleys have shaped what she writes about and what she advocates for.
Her goal is to help people recognize their potential and become the best versions of themselves possible as they take on what comes next.