Barb Drummond – Memoirist | Accidental Bestselling Author | Speaker
“My book is MORE than a personal story—it’s a way to give back. A portion of my book sales support Canadian Alzheimer’s Societies.”
“Because Alzheimer’s needs its a$$ kicked!”
🧡 I’d LOVE to help!
Are you holding a conference, workshop, or panel that focuses on wellness, aging, Alzheimer’s/dementia, and caregivers?
Ideal for: mental health and wellness events, literary festivals, women’s groups, workshops, panels, webinars, and anyone craving connection through story.
Speaking Engagements—Book Me for Your Event!
“The Day She Called Me ‘Gary’: Alzheimer’s, Identity, and Other Plot Twists!”
Signature Talk:
When her mom started forgetting where she put her keys; started making tea bag sandwiches—and eventually forgetting who she was—author Barb Drummond didn’t set out to write a book about Alzheimer’s. She wanted to write about her mother—a sharp, funny, quirky, one-of-a-kind woman, and what it’s like to slowly lose someone while they’re still sitting right in front of you.
Barb’s book, I Finally Have The Smoking Hot Body I Have Always Wanted (having been cremated) is a love story wrapped in humour, with just enough existential crisis to keep things interesting. In her keynote, she weaves poignant storytelling with laugh-out-loud moments, offering audiences a fresh, deeply human perspective on memory, identity, and the complicated magic of family.
Barb brings a mix of grit, grace, and dark humour to the stage—connecting deeply with anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed, underqualified, and totally in love with someone who’s disappearing right before their eyes.
Whether speaking to healthcare professionals, caregivers, or anyone navigating this messy thing called life, Barb Drummond leaves audiences laughing, crying, and perhaps hugging strangers in the lobby.
