Joan Denizot

Joan Denizot is a trailblazing advocate for size inclusivity, a celebrated entrepreneur, and the founder of ZIZE Bikes, the first company in the world to design bicycles specifically for people weighing over 550 pounds. With decades of experience championing body inclusivity, Joan has become a powerful voice for those in larger bodies, challenging societal norms and urging businesses to rethink their approach to customer service, product design, and workplace environments.

As a speaker, Joan blends her personal experiences with her deep business expertise, offering thought-provoking insights on how size inclusivity can transform not just individual lives, but entire industries. Her talks focus on the profound impact that inclusivity and empathy can have on customer loyalty, employee satisfaction, and business success.

Joan is also the author of Big Body Business: Obvious Opportunities with the Overweight, Overlooked, and Underserved, a book that offers practical strategies for companies to embrace size diversity and reap the financial rewards of serving this often-overlooked market.

With a warm, engaging style, Joan delivers powerful, actionable messages on embracing diversity, building a culture of compassion, and creating spaces that welcome all body sizes. Her mission is simple but impactful: to foster dignity and inclusivity in every aspect of business and life. Joan has been featured on ABC News, Vermont News, CBS, Camber Outdoors, and was a speaker at Michelin.

If your organization is ready to lead with inclusivity and make a difference for people of all body sizes, Joan Denizot’s transformative message is what you need.