Dr. Lana Joseph-Ford

Founder and CEO of Joseph-Ford Enterprises and High Level Speech & Hearing Center. Dr. Lana Joseph-Ford, is an entrepreneur in the healthcare industry. She has served as an advocate for musicians' health throughout New Orleans. Among her most notable clients are world renowned music artists, Drake and musical group Tank and the Bangas. As a young girl Dr. Joseph-Ford suffered with hearing difficulties and was bullied because of her speech impediment. Now, she uses her resilience to help others by offering early intervention strategies for individuals with communication disorders. As a philanthropist, Dr. Joseph-Ford has played a significant role in supporting youth in underserved communities. As an advocate for economic development, she founded Joseph-Ford Enterprises, a global economic development firm that invests in real estate, small businesses, health and technology. Dr. Joseph-Ford has been featured in Forbes, Gambit 40 under 40, Newtral Groundz, and Biz New Orleans Magazine. Currently, Dr. Joseph-Ford has a news segment  called "Healthy Habits with Dr. J" which airs on WWLTV's Great Day Louisiana every Friday at 9 am.