2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKER

JUDY CARTER

Stress Is a Laughing Matter: Turn Your Mess into Success

You may have seen Judy Carter on your TV — she’s made over 100 appearances as a standup and starred in four HBO comedy specials. But as an author, she doesn’t like to brag… well, maybe a little. After all, she did write the Bible. No joke, Judy is the author of The New Comedy Bible, a powerful guide that even had Oprah asking, "Can you teach people to be funny?" Spoiler alert: The answer is yes.

 

Judy’s insights have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNN, and NPR, where they all ask the same burning question: "How can we stress less and laugh more?" Her answer is simple: laugh at your stress before it laughs at you. Known for her engaging blend of humor and insight, Judy is a motivational humorist speaking at Fortune 500 companies as well as the less fortunate.

 

With a style that unites people through laughter, Judy Carter is here to remind us that humor is not just a coping tool; it’s a superpower.

If you’ve been feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck in the chaos of building your business — help is on the way (and it comes with punchlines). In this hilarious and transformative keynote created for women in business, comedy legend and bestselling author Judy Carter reveals how to turn life’s messes into successes — and stress into your greatest asset.

You may have seen Judy on HBO, Comedy Central, or read her bestselling books The New Comedy Bible and The Message of You. Her TEDx talk explores how your journey from mess to success forms your essential life message — a message you can use to lead, inspire, and grow your business with authenticity and humor.

This isn’t about pretending everything’s fine — it’s about finding the funny in what isn’t, and using it to build connection, confidence, and leadership presence. Judy shows how humor isn’t just a coping tool — it’s a business strategy and a superpower.

You’ll laugh. You’ll learn. You’ll leave with tools to:

  • Use humor to connect with clients, teams, and audiences

  • Turn stressful moments into unforgettable messages

  • Identify your personal "Message of You" to lead with purpose and impact

Get ready to own your story, lighten your load, and laugh your way to success.

Are you ready?