Craig Shoemaker
From Laughter to Transformation
For over four decades, Craig Shoemaker has made millions laugh as one of comedy's most beloved performers. Named Comedian of the Year at the American Comedy Awards, earning two Emmy Awards, and ranking among IMDB's Top 100 Stand-Up Comics, Craig has performed for four U.S. Presidents and created one of Comedy Central's Top 20 specials of all time. His 90-minute Showtime special "Daditude" dominated Netflix, while his iconic baritone-voiced character, The Lovemaster, became XM Radio's all-time most popular comedy bit.
But Craig's greatest discovery came not from a punchline, but from a profound realization about laughter's healing power.
The Turning Point
In 2003, when doctors gave Craig's dear friend Michael G. a grim brain cancer prognosis, Craig witnessed firsthand how strategic laughter became medicine. Through purposeful humor and joy, Michael didn't just survive—he thrived for 15 more years, defying every medical prediction. This transformational experience revealed to Craig that laughter wasn't just entertainment; it was a scientifically-backed tool for healing mind, body, and spirit.
From Stage to Transformation
This revelation launched Craig's evolution from entertainer to transformer. As a TEDx speaker and founder of the nonprofit Laughter Heals Foundation, Craig began sharing his revolutionary LAUGHTER HEALS methodology worldwide. His unique approach combines 40+ years of performance mastery with cutting-edge neuroscience, teaching people to use humor as a catalyst for breakthrough change.
Through Winning With Laughter, Craig now coaches executives, entrepreneurs, public speakers, and yes—even fellow comedians—in private sessions and transformational workshops. His proven system helps clients:
Command any room with authentic confidence
Transform fear and pain into power
Build unshakeable resilience
Connect deeply through strategic humor
Unlock their genuine "funny" to accelerate success
The Corporate Wellness Revolution
Today, Craig's latest venture, Laughter Worx, brings this transformational power directly to organizations. After seeing countless testimonials from CEOs, sales teams, and Fortune 500 leaders whose lives and businesses were transformed, Craig recognized that workplace wellness needed a radical shift. Laughter Worx isn't just another corporate program—it's a science-backed system that turns stress into strength, conflict into connection, and teams into unstoppable forces.
Harvard Medical School confirms what Craig's clients already know: laughter is a super-drug that instantly reduces stress hormones while flooding the body with feel-good endorphins. Through engaging workshops, keynotes, and ongoing programs, Laughter Worx helps companies create cultures where people don't just survive—they thrive.
The Results Speak
From the comedy clubs of Vegas to the boardrooms of America's top companies, Craig's impact is undeniable:
Broadway performer and star of Parks & Recreation, The Bold & The Beautiful, and films like Scream 2
Best-selling author and award-winning producer of multiple TV shows and films
Creator of revolutionary coaching programs that have transformed thousands of lives
Corporate clients reporting breakthrough results in team cohesion, sales performance, and employee wellness
Your Transformation Awaits
Whether you're an individual seeking personal breakthrough, a leader wanting to captivate audiences, or a company ready to revolutionize your culture, Craig Shoemaker brings four decades of mastery to your transformation.
This isn't just comedy. This is your catalyst.
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"I went from being in total fear to being comfortable in front of houses at the Borgata and Hard Rock Atlantic City Casinos!" - Tony Luke, Jr.
"They truly reset our views and taught us how to laugh through challenge and change our mindset. I never knew pain and struggle could be so fun!" - National Sales & Operations Conference