Loretta LaRoche Biography

Loretta LaRoche has dedicated over three decades to helping individuals navigate the complexities of stress with her distinctive humor and understanding of the absurd, simplifying life's challenges and bringing joy and laughter to her audiences. Her engaging approach in keynote speeches and lectures highlights how personal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence work performance, relationships, success, and self-worth. She emphasizes the role of humor in enhancing organizational health and boosting workplace productivity.

An accomplished international consultant and lecturer specializing in stress management, LaRoche has gained recognition through her involvement in five Emmy Award-winning PBS specials and numerous guest appearances on networks such as CNN, ABC, CBS, and NBC. She has authored several influential books, including "Relax—You May Only Have A Few Minutes Left" and "Life Is Short—Wear Your Party Pants", using humor to tackle the serious topic of stress management in everyday life.

LaRoche is the founder and president of The Humor Potential, Inc., which provides a variety of programs and products designed for lifestyle management. Her work, characterized by an optimistic psychology, significantly impacts the well-being of those who engage with her content. Annually, she delivers over 100 lectures, seminars, and training workshops worldwide to a diverse client list that includes NASA, the IRS, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, IBM, Hewlett Packard, and Dun & Bradstreet. She also collaborates with Joan Borysenko at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, offering weekend conferences focused on women's health. As an adjunct faculty member at the Mind/Body Medical Institute of Boston, linked with Beth Israel and Harvard Medical School, and a contributing writer to The Wellness Book by Dr. Herbert Benson, LaRoche continues to impact audiences with her publications in major outlets like USA Today and The Boston Globe. Her weekly column, "Get a Life," featured in The Patriot Ledger, further establishes her as a leading voice in stress management and lifestyle enhancement.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/13/2025.

Loretta LaRoche Speaking Topics

  • Whine, Women and Song: The Wit and Wisdom of Womanhood

  • Parenting With Humor

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Loretta LaRoche Videos

Funny Comedy of Loretta LaRoche - YouTube

Funny Comedy of Loretta LaRoche - YouTube

How to Humor Your Stress | Loretta LaRoche | TEDxNewBedford ...

How to Humor Your Stress | Loretta LaRoche | TEDxNewBedford ...

Loretta LaRoche Toronto - YouTube

Loretta LaRoche Toronto - YouTube

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Loretta LaRoche is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Whine, Women and Song: The Wit and Wisdom of Womanhood, Parenting With Humor, Life is Short! -Wear Your Party Pants, Life Is Not A Stress Rehearsal, Love, Laughter and Lasagna: A Recipe for a Positive Outlook and Whine, Women and Song (The Wit and Wisdom of Womanhood). The estimated speaking fee range to book Loretta LaRoche for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Loretta LaRoche generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Linda Ellerbee, Linda Armstrong Kelly, Amanda Gore, Barbara De Angelis and Andrea Mitchell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Loretta LaRoche for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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