Over the years I’ve been fortunate to have my work featured in newspapers, magazines, business publications and interviews in both the UK and the UAE. Here are a few highlights from that journey.
Featured In
Television & Interviews
Some of my earliest television appearances, from the beginning of my journey with laughter yoga in Dubai.
Out & About • Dubai One TV
Early career • Dubai
One of Jo-Dee’s earliest television interviews after launching Simply Laughter Worldwide in Dubai, sharing how laughter can improve wellbeing, resilience and everyday life.
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KIPP
Early career • Dubai
An early interview on how Jo-Dee brought laughter yoga to Dubai after an injury ended her dance career, the beginning of what became Simply Laughter Worldwide.
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Gulf Business
19 March 2017 • By Neil King
Jo-Dee, founder and CEO of Simply Laughter Worldwide, shared her top tips for a happier workplace, including how laughter yoga supports staff retention, eases workplace stress and helps teams build resilience together.
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Khaleej Times
April 2016
Jo-Dee shared her simple “ho ho ha ha he he” approach to starting the day with laughter, and why changing your reaction to life can change your outcome.
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Social Radar
By Ellen Samano
A profile on Jo-Dee’s journey from professional dancer to laughter yoga instructor, and how she built Simply Laughter Worldwide in Dubai.
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DTAC 2016 • Khaleej Times
2016
Jo-Dee was named as a featured speaker for DTAC 2016 (District 20 of Toastmasters International’s annual conference) in a Khaleej Times feature.
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The Woking Magazine
Winter 2017
Featured in Woking Borough Council’s magazine, on how laughter yoga combines unconditional laughter with yogic breathing to lower stress and boost wellbeing. Feature begins on page 4.
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YogaLife
February 2013
A feature interview on the injury that ended Jo-Dee’s dance career, the depression that followed, and how discovering laughter yoga became the turning point.
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YogaLife
October 2013 • By Jo-Dee Walmsley
A bylined piece for Laughter Yoga International exploring why children need more laughter and play, and simple ways laughter yoga can build resilience early.
Read Article →Future Media
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If you’re looking for an interview, podcast guest, keynote speaker or expert commentary on wellbeing, resilience, laughter, neuroscience or personal recovery, I’d love to hear from you.
