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John Joseph

Inspirational Speaker, Advocate of Plant-Based Living & Frontman for the Legendary Punk Band the Cro-Mags

Inspirational Speaker, Advocate of Plant-Based Living & Frontman for the Legendary Punk Band the Cro-Mags

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John Joseph Biography

John Joseph is the frontman for the legendary punk band, the Cro-Mags, author of "The Evolution of a Cro-Magnon," his inspirational memoir, and "Meat Is for Pussies: A How-To Guide for Dudes Who Want to Get Fit, Kick Ass, and Take Names," an in-your-face look at guys’ health, which has become an underground success and has helped thousands of men change their bad eating habits and lifestyles. The incredible path that brought Joseph from a life on the streets to becoming a punk rock singer, Ironman triathlete and plant-eater has made him a sought-after inspirational speaker about overcoming life’s obstacles as well as a fresh new voice in the food and nutrition arena. He is ideal for motivational conferences, food and nutrition events, universities and schools, and addiction treatment facilities.

The “overcoming adversity” speaker has become a cliché but John Joseph didn’t merely overcome adversity, he overcame a life of odds stacked higher than the Empire State Building: the loss of his family, serious addictions to crack cocaine and alcohol, a life of crime on the streets. Joseph’s shocking, compelling and riveting story of how he beat those odds and how audiences can beat their own odds has made him one of the freshest and original inspirational speakers.

Joseph also talks passionately about the plant-based lifestyle. At first glance, few people would associate the word “vegan’ with Joseph. As a punk rock singer and Ironman triathlete, his tattoo-covered biceps don’t exactly scream “plant eater.” But it’s that very misconception that he rails against in his provocative and laugh-out-loud funny talks based on "Meat is for Pussies." As he sees it, eating the meat of animals is for the weak and animal protein doesn’t make you stronger, it makes you sicker. Joseph takes audiences on a fast and compelling ride through his evolution from a life of violence and hard-knock living to a man who chooses not to participate in the cycle of violence by eating animals. He dispels common myths surrounding meat, while sharing the latest information on the nutritional benefits of a plant-based diet and the dangers of eating meat and processed foods. Joseph also provides practical guidance about such everyday issues as meal planning, recipes and working out. Joseph is like no other speaker on the topic of vegetarianism, veganism and the plant-base lifestyle and has been a major influence in getting the worldwide punk-rock scene to eat healthy and exercise.

The son of an alcoholic prizefighter and an abused, drug-addicted mother, Joseph was removed from his family at the age of 5 and spent his childhood in New York State’s worst foster homes and institutions. At age 14 he escaped to the crime-ridden streets of New York City, sleeping in burnt-out buildings, acting as a heroin drug-mule, a street dealer and a hustler. He was shot, stabbed and beaten (and returned the favor on many occasions). That journey led to 21 months behind bars in a juvenile correctional facility. He finally turned his life around with the Ironman Triathlon as a way to constantly challenge himself physically, mentally, and spiritually. First he made a switch to a spiritual lifestyle, finding punk rock music, adopting a plant-based diet and training seriously in the martial arts.

The list of famous people that cite Joseph as an example of overcoming adversity is a who’s-who of pop culture; UFC fighters Mac Danzig, Jake Shields and Kenny Florion; Actors Steve Buscemi, Vin Diesel, Michael Rappaport, Alicia Silverstone, Emily Deschanel, the active duty Navy SEAL who starred in the film, “Act of Valor”; Academy Award winning writer/director of "Monster" Patty Jenkins, "Super-Size Me" director Morgan Spurlock, and writer/director of "A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints & Fighting" Dito Montiel. Countless musicians have added their names to the list as well; the late Adam Yauch of Beastie Boys, Chrissy Hynde from The Pretenders, Moby, Henry Rollins, Ian MacKaye, Dave Grohl, Lemme from Motorhead, James Hetfield and the list continues to grow.

Today John Joseph still tours as the lead singer with the world-famous Cro-Mags, the group which everyone from Metallica to Black Flag to Green Day credit as one of the most influential punk rock bands of all time. He spends time mentoring at-risk and incarcerated youths and adults, has adapted his memoir for the big screen and is at work on several other film, TV and book projects.

Joseph lives in New York City.

John Joseph Speaking Topics

  • The American Epidemic of Obesity, Illness & Over-medicated-ness And How to Stop It

  • Why A Plant-based Diet Can Save the Planet

  • A Message to Kids of All Ages: Dream Big and Stay Out of Trouble

  • The Myths of Meat And How to Excel in Life on a Plant-based Diet: Includes Meal Plans & Recipes

  • Meat Is for Pussies: A How-To Guide for Dudes Who Want to Get Fit, Kick Ass, and Take Names

  • Beating the Odds: How We Can All Triumph Over Obstacles – Big or Small – To Live Meaningful Lives

John Joseph Videos

  • John Joseph
    *Warning* - explicit language used a lot. Keep the kids away from this one.  In this episode with John Joseph, Punk Singer, Vegan, Author and...

John Joseph Books

  • Meat Is for Pussies: A How-To Guide for Dudes Who Want to Get Fit, Kick Ass, and Take Names
    Meat Is for Pussies: A How-To Guide for Dudes Who Want to Get Fit, Kick Ass, and Take Names
  • The Evolution of a Cro-Magnon
    The Evolution of a Cro-Magnon

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John Joseph is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The American Epidemic of Obesity, Illness & Over-medicated-ness And How to Stop It, Why A Plant-based Diet Can Save the Planet, A Message to Kids of All Ages: Dream Big and Stay Out of Trouble, The Myths of Meat And How to Excel in Life on a Plant-based Diet: Includes Meal Plans & Recipes, Meat Is for Pussies: A How-To Guide for Dudes Who Want to Get Fit, Kick Ass, and Take Names and Beating the Odds: How We Can All Triumph Over Obstacles – Big or Small – To Live Meaningful Lives. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Joseph for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. John Joseph generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Derek Clark, Simon Middleton, Twyla Tharp, Dave Pelzer and Alex Newell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Joseph for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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