Speaking & Media

Speaking & Media

Bringing the women
of Scripture alive.

Every talk is rooted in Scripture, delivered with warmth, and designed to leave women and children seeing themselves in the stories of the Bible. Available for Catholic conferences, homeschool events, parish programs, school visits, and media appearances.

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Catholic Conferences Keynote and breakout sessions for women’s conferences and Catholic events
Homeschool Conventions Talks and workshops for homeschool families and curriculum fairs
Parish Programs Women’s groups, religious education programs, and parish retreats
School & Author Visits Interactive visits bringing Anna Lucia into classrooms for Grades 2–5
Podcast & Media Guest appearances on Catholic podcasts, radio, and media platforms

“The women of Scripture were extraordinary. The world deserves to know their real stories.”

Joanna Bianco

Speaking Topics

Every talk rooted
in Scripture.

All talks are available as keynotes or breakout sessions and can be customized for your audience, event length, and theme. Custom topics available upon inquiry.

01
Signature Keynote
The Women Rome Got Wrong

The stories of Mary of Magdala, Ruth, Esther, Hannah, and the extraordinary women of Scripture who have been distorted, diminished, or forgotten. Based on the Anna Lucia Series, this talk brings their real stories alive with warmth, humor, and deep theological grounding.

Women’s Conferences Parish Events Homeschool Groups
02
For Parents & Educators
Raising Girls on Scripture

How to use the women of the Bible to build identity, confidence, and faith in the next generation. Practical tools for parents and educators who want children to see themselves in Scripture rather than just studying it from the outside.

Homeschool Conventions Catholic Schools Parent Groups
03
Women’s Talk
She Was Found, Not Lost

On biblical femininity, identity rooted in God, and what it truly means to be a woman who chases God rather than approval. Drawing from Mary of Magdala, the Samaritan Woman, and the Proverbs 31 Woman to reframe what strength, worth, and beauty look like in Scripture.

Women’s Retreats Parish Women’s Groups Young Women
04
Scripture & Courage
For Such a Time as This

On Esther, divine timing, and the courage it takes to step into the role God prepared for you even when the cost is everything. A talk on identity, purpose, and what it means to say yes when God calls you into something bigger than yourself.

Conferences Retreats Leadership Events
05
For Children · Grades 2–5
Anna Lucia’s Courtyard

An interactive author visit where children meet Anna Lucia and hear the real story of Mary of Magdala told the way Anna would tell it. Includes a reading, discussion, and creative activity. Available for schools, homeschool co-ops, and parish religious education programs.

Catholic Schools Homeschool Co-ops Religious Education
06
Custom Topic
Let’s Build Something Together

Have a specific theme, Scripture passage, or biblical woman you want your event to center on? Joanna works directly with event organizers to develop custom talks tailored to your audience and vision. Inquiry welcome.

All Event Types Custom Length All Audiences
What to Expect

Every event.
Fully prepared.

Joanna brings full preparation, warm energy, and a genuine love for the women of Scripture to every event. Here is what working together looks like.

01
Customized for Your Audience

Every talk is tailored to your specific event, audience, and theme. Whether it is a room of homeschool moms, a parish women’s group, or a hall full of eight-year-olds, the content is prepared with your people in mind.

02
Rooted in Scripture

Every talk is grounded in the Douay-Rheims Bible and faithful to Catholic theology. Your audience will leave with Scripture in their hearts, not just inspiration in their heads.

03
Warm and Accessible

Deep theology delivered with warmth, humor, and the kind of honest storytelling that makes a room lean in. No academic lectures. Just real women, real Scripture, and real faith.

04
Professional & Reliable

Clear communication from inquiry to event day. Joanna takes every speaking engagement seriously and shows up fully prepared, on time, and ready to serve your community well.

05
Available In-Person & Virtual

Available for in-person events across the United States and virtually for online conferences, summits, podcast recordings, and digital events anywhere in the world.

06
Resources for Your Community

Many events include take-home resources for attendees, including prayer cards, Scripture references, and information about the Anna Lucia Series and curriculum for families with children.

Book Joanna

Let’s bring this to
your community.

Joanna is available for Catholic conferences, homeschool conventions, parish events, school author visits, podcast appearances, and custom engagements. Every inquiry is read personally and responded to within 48 hours.

For media inquiries, podcast bookings, or press requests please use the same form below and note the type of inquiry in the message field.

Response Time All inquiries responded to within 48 hours
Availability In-person across the United States and virtually worldwide
Event Length Available for 30 minute, 45 minute, 60 minute, and half-day formats
Custom Topics Happy to develop custom content for your specific event theme
Media & Press Available for podcast guest appearances, interviews, and Catholic media
Speaking Inquiry

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All inquiries are read personally by Joanna and responded to within 48 hours. © 2026 Joanna Bianco LLC

For Podcast Hosts & Press

Everything you need
to introduce Joanna.

Short bio, talking points, and suggested interview questions available upon request. Use the booking form above and note that you are looking for media kit materials.

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Short Bio · For Event Programs & Introductions

Joanna Bianco is a fifth grade ELA teacher, curriculum developer, Catholic faith creator, and the author of the Anna Lucia Series, a seventeen-book middle grade series bringing the real stories of the extraordinary women of Scripture alive through the eyes of a ten-year-old Roman girl who was there. She holds a Master’s degree in Education with certifications in Elementary Education, Special Education, and Middle School ELA, and is a certified curriculum developer through Educator Forever. She is also the creator of Hot Meets Holy, a Catholic faith and femininity brand for women. She speaks on biblical femininity, the women of Scripture, faith identity, and raising the next generation on the real stories the world keeps getting wrong.