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Speaking That Makes An Impact

Inspire.
Empower.
Transform.

Every audience contains someone who feels invisible.

My goal is to help them feel seen.

My keynote presentations combine authentic storytelling with practical lessons about resilience, mental health, recovery, leadership, and hope.

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Together, we can create meaningful change.

SPEAKING TOPICS

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Turning Pain Into Purpose

How life's greatest challenges can become our greatest purpose.

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Recovery Is Possible

Hope, healing, and the power of one decision to change everything.

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Resilience Through Adversity

Tools and mindset shifts to rise stronger after life knocks you down.

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Leadership Through Compassion

Leading with empathy to inspire, connect, and create lasting impact.

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Mental Health Matters

Breaking stigma, building awareness, and embracing our mental wellness.

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Protecting the Human-Animal Bond During Crisis

Why keeping pets safe keeps families together and saves lives.

AVAILABLE FOR

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Ketnotes

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Recovery Communities

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Corporate Events

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Conferences

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Women's Conferences

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Universities

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Faith Communities

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Healthcare Organizations

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Podcasts & Media Interviews

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JoAnn's story is raw, real, and incredibly powerful. She has a gift for connecting with audiences and leaving them inspired to believe in themselves again.

— EVENT PLANNER, NATIONAL CONFERENCE

With hope,
JoAnn 

Let's create change together.

If you're looking for a speaker who inspires, empowers, and leaves a lasting impact, I'd love to connect with you.

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JoAnn Lagace

AUTHOR  •  SPEAKER  •  ADVOCATE

  Turning Pain Into Purpose.
Helping the Invisible Feel Seen.

Let's Create Change Together

Through stories. Through compassion.  Through action.

Turning pain into purpose.
Changing lives.

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