Jodee Blanco

About the Author

Jodee Blanco is a resilient author and advocate whose writing draws from her personal experiences of overcoming adversity to champion empathy and anti-bullying efforts. Born and raised in a challenging environment, Blanco transformed her struggles into powerful narratives that resonate with readers seeking hope and understanding. Her debut memoir, Both of Us: My Life with Farrah, offers an intimate glimpse into her close friendship with the iconic actress Farrah Fawcett, exploring themes of loyalty, loss, and the human spirit amid Hollywood's glamour and personal trials. Building on this, Blanco created The Please Stop Laughing at Me . . . Journal: A Safe Place for Us to Talk, an interactive workbook designed to empower young people facing bullying, providing a confidential space for reflection and healing. Through her work, Blanco continues to inspire audiences worldwide, blending raw emotion with actionable insights to foster kindness in an often unkind world.