Janet’s Story
For more than two decades, I’ve inspired audiences worldwide
to rise stronger through life’s toughest storms.
After immigrating from Bolivia to the United States, I believed opportunity would define my future. Instead, life brought profound challenges. At 30, as a mother of three, I lost my sight completely. Years later, my youngest son was murdered—and the acquittal of the man responsible tested everything I believed in. The loss of my marriage followed.
Those moments could have broken me. Instead, they became the foundation of my message. Through unwavering faith and lived experience, I discovered that resilience isn’t something we hope for—it’s something we build. The very challenges we try to avoid often become the source of our greatest strength.
Today, I don’t just share inspiration—I equip audiences with practical strategies to transform adversity into clarity, confidence, and forward momentum.
“It’s not about what happens to you, but who you become because of it.”
That belief has guided my life—and now shapes every keynote I deliver as an Orlando-based keynote speaker serving organizations across Florida, the U.S., and internationally.
Audiences Janet Speaks To
I frequently speak for organizations seeking to strengthen resilience, leadership, and performance, including:
- Women’s leadership events
- Leadership conferences
- Corporate teams navigating change
- Associations focused on growth and performance
- Faith-based events
“Janet’s keynote was the most impactful event of our year. Her message resonated deeply with our international audience, equipping them to overcome both personal and professional challenges.”
— Michelle Braden, International Investor & Entrepreneur Conference
Why Meeting Planners Choose Janet
When you bring me in as your keynote speaker, you’re not just booking a presentation—you’re creating a moment your audience will remember and apply long after the event ends.
Over two decades, I’ve spoken at conferences, corporate events, and leadership gatherings nationwide. I’m the author of five books and hundreds of articles, and have been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida.
Trusted by Teams at
Walt Disney World • Universal Studios
iHeartMedia • National Associations • Corporate Leadership Events
Featured on
Despierta America • Univision • Telemundo • The 700 Club
What Sets Me Apart
- Lived credibility – I guide leaders through real-world resilience, not theory.
- Authentic connection – Storytelling, authenticity, and humor engage audiences fully.
- Practical transformation – Attendees leave with actionable tools to overcome challenges and move forward confidently.
The Experience You Can Expect
When I step on stage, audiences lean in. Walls come down. Perspective shifts.
They may arrive carrying pressure or uncertainty… but they leave: stronger in mindset and equipped to take decisive action.
And yes—there are moments of laughter along the way. If my husband is nearby when someone asks if I use a seeing-eye dog, he raises his hand and says, “I’m her seeing-eye husband.” That humor reminds audiences that resilience doesn’t mean losing joy—it means finding strength even in life’s storms.
Signature Keynote
Transforming Setbacks Into Unstoppable Strength™
How Overburdened Women Leaders Turn Pressure Into Peak Performance
Bring This Experience to Your Event
If you’re looking for a keynote speaker in Orlando, Florida—or for your national conference—who delivers more than motivation… who creates lasting impact… let’s connect.
Author of five books | 33× Chicken Soup for the Soul Contributor
Explore Janet’s books:
Most books also available in Spanish on Janet’s Amazon author profile.
Now I See: How God’s Amazing Grace Transforms the Deepest Pain to Shining Joy
Tragedy cannot stop you. Grief cannot defeat you. Injustice cannot bring you down. Relationships cannot stifle you.
Now I See stirs your heart as you’re reminded that God is alive, that He sees your tears, hears your sobs, knows your fears, and is ready to calm your storms.
Simply Salsa: Dancing Without Fear at God’s Fiesta
They say I should be the last one to dance—blind, endured marital infidelity, financial devastation, and the murder of my youngest son. I should be sobbing inside the well of pity. The reason I’m not is because of God’s grace. That’s the secret—His grace that showed me a better way, a simpler path and a deeper joy. But what explodes inside me is the passion to show you the same success, the same rich life and the same gift of freedom from fear, stress and worry.
Contagious Courage: A 30-Day Journey to Overcoming Stress and Anxiety
Contagious Courage brings an easy and fast, yet powerful path to the transformation from fear to courage. God’s Word carries you from day 1 to day 30. Each day is rich with an engaging real-life illustration, God’s Word to highlight the message, a brief prayer and reflection questions. And the daily bold affirmation is presented for you to embrace contagious courage.
Hola, Happiness: Finding Joy by Dancing to the Melody of God’s Word
Best-selling author, Janet Perez Eckles presents a brief study of God’s Word to nudge you to the next level of triumph and joy. Rather than hours of reading, Hola, Happiness is packed with soul-searching questions, deep reflections, brief videos and answers from God’s Word. No matter what you face—disappointment, fear, heartache, shame, insecurity, sorrow—You will say “Hola” to happiness, to the peace and the joy God created you for.
Trials of Today, Treasures for Tomorrow: Overcoming Adversities in Life
Whether you have been faced with blindness, cancer, depression, fear, loneliness, or the pain of losing a child, Janet invites you to walk with her down the path to complete healing, peace, serenity, and incredible success. In Trials of Today, Treasures for Tomorrow, Janet walks with you through the journey from pain to peace…from heartache to healing. Written in a warm, friend-to-friend style and packed with real-life stories, Janet’s writing sparks conversation, discussion, and spiritual growth.