Joan Kenley, PhD is a radio talk show host, psychologist, media personality, consultant, best selling author, and celebrity voice. Known for her speaking voice, Dr. Kenley can be heard on major voicemail systems as well as the “telephone lady” on the hit TV show The Simpsons. She is recognized for her advocacy, especially on issues that affect “the mind, body, heart, and soul.” Joan, born Joan Kiess and a native of Bucyrus, Ohio, currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
In February, 2006 - Dr. Joan Kenley began producing her radio show Talking Matters for KXRA - broadcasting in Carmel, Monterey, and Santa Cruz, California. The cornerstone of her show is bringing together "experts and innovators" for conversations that matter.
After a few months on the air, Talking Matters was recognized by San Francisco’s progressive talk radio station KQKE 960AM. In September 2006, the show was invited to join KQKE's weekend line up - airing Saturdays at 5PM and renamed The Joan Kenley Show - branded as Conversation Radio. In September 2007, KQKE became KKGN Green 960. Dr. Kenley is currently on hiatus from the station as she expands her radio format with various co-hosts. She continues to create her programs regularly, making them available on her website and through various podcasts.
Joan developed a signature voice for which she is known today as well as the BodyVoice Method; detailed in her book Voice Power-A Break Through Method to Enhance Your Speaking Voice.
Dr. Kenley's voice is recognized as the “voice of voicemail”. Her acclaim lead to her being cast as a celebrity voice on three episodes of The Simpsons, playing "The Telephone Lady". Her voice has also been heard on numerous television and radio commercials; including Pillsbury, Isuzu, Macy's, and Bank of America.