BOOKING JOANNA KLEIN
Speaking that moves people
to reclaim their story.
Joanna Klein brings together decades of experience as a social worker and counselor, a career in academia, and a deep understanding of how people make meaning of their lives. As an educator and founder in the life story writing space, she also helps audiences navigate the growing role of AI—showing them how to use it to support reflection and storytelling without losing their voice.
Her talks combine warmth, humor, and emotional honesty—leaving audiences not just inspired, but with a clear path forward.
Drawing on insights from psychology, self-compassion, and storytelling traditions, Joanna brings together meaning-making, emotional awareness, and narrative structure in ways that help people see their lives with greater clarity, understanding, and depth.
Audiences leave with a deeper understanding of their own lives—and practical ways to begin telling their stories with more meaning, clarity, and confidence.
Joanna is the founder of Journey to Legacy, has presented at RootsTech, and been featured in AARP and Authority Magazine. What sets her apart is a rare combination of deep human wisdom and genuine technological fluency — she built her own life story writing platform, produces all her own course tutorials, and is her community’s go-to resource for navigating AI. When Joanna speaks about using AI to write your memoir, she speaks from experience, not theory.
To learn more about Joanna’s background and journey, visit her About page.
Signature Talks
The Best Way to Use AI to Write Your Memoir
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Are You Writing Stories or Just Memories?
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From Anecdotes to Stories That Matter
Life Story Writing
Stop Struggling and Start Having Fun Writing Your Life Story
Life Story Writing
Reclaim Your Story, Reignite Your Next Chapter
New
Don’t Wait: The Case for a Life Review While You’re Still Vital
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All topics can be presented live or online as keynote addresses, conference breakout sessions, webinars, or intensive workshops. Custom topics available.
More what others are saying…
★★★★★
“The first time I heard Joanna Klein speak from the stage, I was blown away by her authenticity and ability to engage the audience. She has great eye contact, warmth and humor. Hiring Joanna for your next keynote will not only be entertaining, but she will inspire your audience to embrace their personal stories so they understand themselves at a deeper level.”
Katana Abbott — Host, Smart Women Talk Radio
★★★★★
“Joanna is a remarkably relevant speaker. Participants laughed and openly exchanged comments with her – giving permission to the whole room to relax and engage. The tools for turning memories into human, shareable facts are a treasure.”
RootsTech Participant
★★★★★
“Joanna’s lectures bring an approach to looking at your own life that opens your heart and mind to find clarity in your experiences — new understanding and perspective you might otherwise never realize.”
Jeanne Kane, PhD.
What makes Joanna’s approach different?
Most people don’t see themselves as writers—and many aren’t sure they have anything interesting to share.
Joanna has spent decades helping people discover something very different. She doesn’t start with the craft of writing. She starts with meaning. When people begin to understand what their lives have been trying to show them, the stories come more easily—and with far more depth.
What makes Joanna’s approach stand out is how she works with people in the moment. She helps them move beyond simply recalling events to understanding what those experiences meant—often in ways they’ve never considered before.
When Joanna speaks about AI and memoir writing, she offers a grounded, practical perspective. She doesn’t teach people to hand their stories over to AI—she shows them how to use it as a thoughtful assistant and editor, so the story that emerges is authentically, unmistakably theirs.
Speaking Inquiry
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