JJ Miller

08/26/2026

View from New Jersey, Empire State in honor of Dolly. 9:24:55 the building went dark and then it up in pink at 9:25.

08/26/2026

So many reasons to love Dolly. These are a few. I miss her already.

04/03/2026

Today, Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, would have been 92.

And yet, she feels profoundly present.

In the forests she fought for.
In the chimpanzees she gave a voice to.
In all of us who see the natural world differently because of her.

Some people change science.
And there are people who change hearts.

Jane did both.

She showed us that one person, with patience, compassion, and belief, can shift everything. Many of us found our path because of her. Some picked up a camera. Others stayed when it felt easier to turn away, because she never did.

Today, those who loved her are calling April 3rd Jane Goodall Day. This is a moment to honor not just what she did, but what she awakened in all of us.
We’re deeply honored to share that The Nature of Hope: The World Jane Goodall Inspired opens today.

It is a collective love letter from photographers around the world whose lives and work were shaped by Jane, carrying forward her mission to protect our planet and helping people reconnect and fall back in love with the natural world.

The collection includes rare, hand-signed prints by Jane, alongside iconic images from some of the world’s most celebrated photographers.

100% of proceeds from Jane’s signed prints will go directly to .
All other proceeds support Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots and .impacts fellowships—empowering the next generation of changemakers.

Many prints are limited and won’t be available again.

The Jane Goodall Institute and Vital Impacts do not endorse handling or close proximity to wildlife. This image reflects a historical and sanctuary context.

Thank you , , and 🤍

03/29/2026

02/14/2026

Love is everywhere.
Happy ❤️❤️ Day.

02/07/2026

Powerful beyond measure.

Quoted by Nelson Mandela in his inaugural speech, 1994

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.

Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,
talented and fabulous?

Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other
people won’t feel insecure around you.

We were born to make manifest the glory of
God that is within us.

It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine,
we unconsciously give other people
permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our own fear,
Our presence automatically liberates others.”

— Marianne Williamson
Source: Return to Love by Marianne Williamson, Harper Collins, 1992

01/21/2026

Even in the southern part of heaven, baby it's COLD OUTSIDE!
But classes are back, and loving this semester already.
Students are so deeply energizing and I am excited to visit...once the snow melts and the dogwoods are in bloom!
GO HEELS!

01/19/2026

Back in the swing of the new year, I am so aware of how much I really love the work I do.
Every partner brings something different to me--different information, challenges, vibes, spirit.

When I was one of the biggest shoots we did was at home with . I still look to that shoot, and to the incomparable woman, with gratitude. We were talking to her about longevity, but she gave us LIFE wisdom. She said "Purpose = Love." I love this particular moment and was thinking about her today as I was getting energized for my next chapter.

Let's go have a purposeful and exciting 2026!

01/13/2026

This quote was written on a little day-by-day calendar page that hung, taped to my mom’s mirror in her dressing room all my life. I can’t begin to count the lessons mom taught me, but this is one of the most important (and vivid). I never felt I had to be perfect. I just had to be me.

The irony? In media, this is more true than ever. We don’t want perfect. We want real, authentic, human experience and voice. Like everyone, I am fascinated and thrilled by the AI revolution we are in the midst of. Trying new things with the tools at our disposal is thrilling and fun. But I find it hard to believe we will ever disengage with the humanity we all share.

It is also interesting to keep in mind: “Done is better than perfect.”– Sheryl Sandberg.