Joan Kennedy

Joan Kennedy is a well-known speaker and author. She was a stay-at-home mom for eighteen years, and at age forty-five, she went back to work as a fashion coordinator for a large department store. At fifty she became a motivational speaker. For two years, she presented daily motivational and inspirational messages on an East Coast radio station. Joan published her first book at age fifty-six: I Don't Want Much from Life, I Want More. At eighty-three she published, What's Age Got to Do with It?...See more

Joan Kennedy is a well-known speaker and author. She was a stay-at-home mom for eighteen years, and at age forty-five, she went back to work as a fashion coordinator for a large department store. At fifty she became a motivational speaker. For two years, she presented daily motivational and inspirational messages on an East Coast radio station. Joan published her first book at age fifty-six: I Don't Want Much from Life, I Want More. At eighty-three she published, What's Age Got to Do with It? She compiled stories from forty women for the book, Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Women, which became an Amazon Best Seller. At ninety-four she compiled stories from thirty-two women for the book, Women of a Certain Age. Her true passion is helping women to become more confident and empowered. Her message to them is, "You only have one life to live, don't waste it thinking you don't have what it takes." Joan has spread her philosophy through books and speaking engagements. She has worked with corporations, health care organizations, conventions, conferences, and women of all ages. Today at 95, Joan bills herself as the oldest motivational speaker in the country. joan@joankennedy.com See less