About Dr. Kennedy

A Global Leader in Wellness & Transformation

My passion is to light people up from within so they recognize their own unlimited potential and vitality. I've coached thousands of client-hours and led hundreds of transformational programs across the globe. I also love moderating thought-provoking conversations and have done so at places like the United Nations, the World Government Summit in Dubai and the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Most of all, I'm a student of life - always remaining curious and in awe of the power each and every one of us has to co-create our own realities and positively affect the world. Check out the overview video and programs for organizations. I am also Founder of Elder Dignity, advocating for guardianship reform and respect for all human rights.

MY STORY

A Blessed Beginning

Although I am American, I was born in Accra, Ghana and started school in Adelaide, Australia. My parents were pioneers in cross-cultural communications, working on five continents for over five decades using academia, theatre, and all forms of media to train leaders and expand minds. For example, in the early 1970s, Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam invited them to "introduce new concepts of people" to the continent (Diversity & Inclusion on steroids). They were brought in to work with White Australians but inspired the first land rights march by the Aborigines, as well as taught at the first college for Aboriginal leaders. We were the first African-American family to live on the continent (I know that sounds bizarre). My parents knew people like Muhammad Ali, who had a huge influence on my mindset and habits growing up. My mother was also an early proponent of holistic health practices like integrative nutrition, yoga and meditation - so I was groomed for the work I do today.

As a girl, I was a global citizen ready to take on the world.

My Confession

I achieved so many significant goals at a young age:

• Skipped two grades of school.
• Youngest in my class at Wellesley College and MBA class at Harvard
• Youngest Research Associate on staff at Harvard Business School
• Creative Consultant for Universal Studios under Lew Wasserman
• Founded VH1 Interactive and the VH1@Work Radio Network

• Youngest Vice President at MTV Networks negotiating multimillion dollar deals and managing partnerships with entities like Microsoft, Yahoo!, AOL and Intel

BUT my approach to work and life was not sustainable and my success came at a cost. My body didn't like my workaholic lifestyle and kicked in an autoimmune response. I couldn't hold down food and eventually even liquids.

In 1997, I almost died. 

The Result?

More authentic work and life as a global change agent:

• Founded 1st yoga studio in Harlem, the Ta Yoga House
• Led hundreds of transformational programs around the world
• Selected as World Economic Forum Young Global Leader; participated in exclusive Forums in Brazil, China, India, Jordan, Morocco, Mexico, Myanmar, South Africa, Tanzania and Switzerland; Discussion Leader for Annual Meeting in Davos
• Became protégé/biographer for yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch;
  co-authored two award-winning books and did 66 events together; featured in 2017 Athleta "Power of She" campaign
• Founded Elder Dignity to advocate for senior rights
• Pioneered cutting-edge programs to help people innovate & thrive
• Advised companies in media, music, tech, retail and nonprofit

My successes are more meaningful and joyful.