4-Time Olympian, Leading Authority on Achievement, Motivational Health/Wellness, Author and Entrepreneur
As one of the most renowned motivational speakers, 4-Time Olympian Joetta is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in business and professional circles as well as university, non-profit and community sectors. Joetta is a dynamic and inspiring Keynote speaker whose stories of empowerment resonate with audiences, whether in-person or virtual, as she skillfully weaves her compelling life story into the fabric of our daily lives. The thread is forever strengthened, as Joetta provides insight for becoming “The Champion of Your Life” by developing the mental capacity and mindset of a corporate leader, reminding us to set goals, aim high, achieve and actively make an impact on the world. Joetta is an active contributor to society as a respected businesswoman and entrepreneur, critically acclaimed author, noted television /radio personality, producer of popular perfume & body care product lines, and an advocate for health and fitness initiatives.
Representing the USA as an Olympic Track & Field middle distance runner, Joetta was inducted into the USA Track & Field Hall of Fame in 2009. Joetta, along with her younger sister, sister-in-law, and brother as their coach, made history as the First Family of Track & Field at the Games in Sydney, each placing and winning in all three tiers. Joetta continues to inspire athletes and fitness enthusiasts around the world and has been selected by major news outlet, The Star Ledger, as an Athlete of the Century. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree as Joetta’s daughter Talitha, is currently an Academic All American and Track & Field and All-American Champion student/athlete at the University of Florida.
To help give back to her community, the New Jersey-native established the Joetta Clark Diggs’ Sports Foundation. The Foundation is committed to teaching good health and positive work ethics associated with participation in sports for girls and boys in grades K-12. The Determined to Reach Your Destiny (D2RYD) Speed, Agility & Track Camp is a well-attended program funded by the non-profit and attracts participants from the tri-state area who are introduced to training and support from fellow Olympians and scholastic trainers in the industry.
In the business-to-business sector, Joetta is an acclaimed motivational speaker and sought after by Fortune 500 companies for her “Gotta Do” Keynote message for empowerment summits, business leader conferences and professional group annual meetings. Joetta has staked her claim as a premier Keynote Speaker and leading authority on motivation, empowerment and principles for success. Her best-seller book entitled Joetta’s “P” Principles for Success: Life Lessons Learned from Track & Field is considered an essential resource to corporate executives, fitness enthusiasts and entrepreneurs.
In 2019, Joetta launched a successful sports and fitness brand, JoTyme Fitness™ which promotes fitness and academic excellence. JoTyme Fitness develops programs that encourage self-advocacy, confidence, health and wellness while aiming to raise self-esteem in individuals of all ages. JoTyme Fitness produces a weekly podcast “Be Extraordinary” which Joetta co-hosts with retired first responder and fitness advocate, Coach Tyrone. They discuss a variety of topics such as motivation, diversity, inclusion, summertime fitness, protecting your health and college prep for student athletes.
The brand also includes a personal care line of bath and body products which may be purchased directly from the website joettasportsandbeyond.com. The line consists of a perfume, named Joetta; For the Champion in You, plus unique body butter and body polish care products.
Stay tuned for Joetta’s fitness app, JoTyme Fitness launching Fall 2021.
Joetta is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, daughter of Mrs. Jetta Clark, a noted educator and Principal Dr. Joe Clark, who was portrayed by Morgan Freeman in the popular motion picture, “Lean on Me.”
Social Media Handles:
@newjoetta on Twitter
@JoettaOlympian on Instagram
@JoettaOlympian on Facebook
@JoTyme Fitness on Facebook
@JoettaClarkDiggs on LinkedIn