Janet Perez Eckles
Keynote Speaker & Resilience Expert
Blind since age 30 and shaped by profound personal loss, Janet Perez Eckles shares a remarkable story of resilience—combined with practical strategies that help overwhelmed leaders turn adversity into courage, clarity, and purpose. Through powerful storytelling, humor, and actionable insight, she inspires audiences to rise stronger after life’s toughest challenges.
Despierta America • Univision • 700 Club • Lifestyle Magazine • Christian Television Network
Featured guest on radio, television, and podcasts across the U.S. and internationally.
"Janet’s message is inspiring, engaging, and deeply uplifting. She delivers real solutions while captivating audiences with warmth, humor, and authenticity."
— Sandra Beck, Motherhood Incorporated
What Audiences Gain from Janet’s Interviews
Viewers and listeners walk away with:
- Practical ways to rise stronger after adversity
- Tools to overcome fear, doubt, and limitation
- Insight into turning personal challenges into leadership strength
- Encouragement to lead with courage, clarity, and purpose
- Faith-centered guidance for navigating life and leadership challenges
Ready-to-Air Interview Segments
Producers and hosts frequently invite Janet to share insights on topics such as:
- Turning Your Toughest Challenge Into Your Greatest Strength
- How adversity becomes the catalyst for courage, resilience, and renewed purpose.
- When Life Changes in an Instant
- After losing her sight and facing unimaginable personal loss, Janet shows how anyone can find strength they didn’t know they had.
- The End of Excuses
- Why the stories we tell ourselves hold us back—and how to replace them with courage, clarity, and confidence.
- Faith in the Middle of the Storm
- Practical ways to stay grounded, hopeful, and resilient when life feels overwhelming.
- Rising Stronger Than Your Storm
- How leaders and everyday people can transform setbacks into growth, influence, and purpose.
Janet can tailor any segment to fit your audience and program format.
“Janet, thank you again for being a guest on Read My Lips radio. A guest like you makes my job a joy! You are a powerful role model, demonstrating how to rise above life’s challenges with grace and strength. Your presence is your message. You are energetic, upbeat, articulate, and genuinely inspiring. My listeners could hear your smile as you shared meaningful, life-giving insights.”
— Randy McClomore, Host, Victorious Living Christian Radio, WTLN 950 AM
Suggested Interview Questions
Hosts often explore topics such as:
- Janet, when did adversity become your greatest teacher?
- How did losing your sight reshape your perspective on resilience and leadership?
- What does it truly mean to turn pain into purpose?
- How can overwhelmed leaders begin building resilience today?
- What role does faith play in overcoming life’s toughest challenges?
“Janet’s message of hope is both powerful and uplifting. She brings energy, warmth, and authenticity to every conversation—making her an engaging and truly inspirational guest.”
— Debbie Williams, Host, By the Book Radio
Media Bio Options
- Short Bio – 50 Words
Janet Perez Eckles is a blind keynote speaker, best-selling author, and resilience expert who inspires audiences worldwide to turn life’s toughest challenges into courage, purpose, and unstoppable resilience. Known as “The Excuse Eraser,” she shares powerful stories and practical strategies that help leaders rise stronger after adversity.
- Standard Bio – 100 Words
Janet Perez Eckles is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and resilience expert inspiring leaders and audiences worldwide. After losing her sight to a retinal disease and later enduring devastating personal loss, Janet transformed adversity into a message of courage, faith, and purpose. Known as “The Excuse Eraser,” she blends storytelling, humor, and practical strategies to help audiences overcome fear, build resilience, and lead with clarity. Featured on Despierta America, the 700 Club, Univision, and other national outlets.
- Extended Bio – 150 Words
Janet Perez Eckles is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, best-selling author, and resilience expert. Blind since age 30 due to a retinal disease, Janet has overcome profound life challenges—including the tragic loss of her youngest son. Through her story, humor, and practical insights, she empowers audiences to transform adversity into courage, strength, and purpose-driven leadership.
Known by executives as “The Excuse Eraser,” Janet draws from more than three decades of leadership experience, five published books, and contributions to over 30 Chicken Soup for the Soul stories. Her work has been featured on Despierta America, the 700 Club, Univision, and many radio and digital media outlets. Janet’s message blends inspiration with actionable strategies that leave audiences motivated, resilient, and ready to rise stronger.
Book Janet for Media Interviews
Janet Perez Eckles brings storytelling, humor, and practical wisdom to audiences navigating adversity, leadership pressure, and personal transformation.
Most inquiries receive a response within 24 hours.
Featured Television Interviews
- Lifestyle Magazine with Roy Ice
- Christian Television Network (CTN)
- Despierta America (Spanish Good Morning America)
- Univision Network
- Christian Broadcast Network (CBN) – Club 700 Hoy (Spanish 700 Club)
- 100Huntley Street
- Mental Health Television Network (MTHN)
- OvercomersTV.Live
Radio & Podcast Interviews
- Influential Entrepreneurs Podcast
- Women Influencers Podcast
- Maturepreneur Podcast
- Designed to Heal Podcast
- Fierce Calling Podcast
- Living Well Podcast
- Praying for Miracles Podcast
- Bold Faith Now Podcast
Articles & Media Features
- Orlando Voyager
- Woman of Faith Magazine
- Crosswalk
- Inspire Me Today
- Guideposts
- Today’s Christian Woman
- Christian Broadcast Network
Book Reviews
Now I See: How God’s Amazing Grace Transforms the Deepest Pain to Shining Joy
First Place Golden Scroll Award Winner
Honors & Recognition
- Lifetime Achievement Award — Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Professional Excellence Award
- Woman of Distinction, Alumni of the Year
- Latina Women Who Make a Difference
- Memoir of the Year — Now I See
- First Runner-Up — Ms. Senior Florida Pageant 2023
Media Resources
Download media materials:
- Speaker Bio Sheet (50, 100, & 150-word versions)
- Book Cover Images – Now I See
- High-Resolution Headshots