Neil Taft brings something most speakers can’t offer: 80+ years of lived experience across four generations of family life, combined with the practical wisdom of a published author, Toastmaster, and family advocate who has reached millions worldwide.
His message is simple, powerful, and deeply human: connection isn’t accidental – it’s intentional. And when grandparents show up with purpose, entire families change.
TEDxAirlie: A Community in Bloom
“The Bridge to Your Grandchildren”
May 15, 2026
CFCC Union Station Building, 502 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Best for: Family advocacy groups, grandparenting organizations, senior living communities, faith-based events
Best for: Parenting and family conferences, intergenerational leadership events, church and faith communities
Best for: Senior organizations, retirement communities, corporate family wellness programs
Best for: Conferences, workshops, book clubs, organizational training programs
Best for: Family therapy associations, social work organizations, senior advocacy groups
“Neil probably knows more about grandparenting than anyone I’ve met in my life.”
Authentic Experience
Neil isn’t reading from a textbook. As a great-great grandpa who has navigated four generations of family dynamics, his stories are real, his lessons are earned, and his advice is tested in the hardest classroom of all – real family life.
Proven Reach
Neil’s content has reached millions worldwide. His viral conversation with Jack Canfield generated 2 million+ views. His message resonates because it’s true, practical, and deeply human.
Versatile Format
Neil delivers keynote speeches, half-day workshops, full-day intensives, panel discussions, and virtual presentations. He adapts to your audience, your format, and your goals.
Published Authority
As the author of four grandparenting books and nearly 500 published articles, Neil brings depth, credibility, and substance to every engagement.
Topic | Format | Best For |
The Bridge to Your Grandchildren | Keynote | Family organizations, senior communities |
Honor the Parents, Win the Grandchildren | Keynote / Workshop | Parenting conferences, faith communities |
Leave a Legacy That Lasts | Keynote | Senior organizations, corporate events |
Good to Great Grandparenting | Workshop | Conferences, book clubs |
Navigating Modern Family Dynamics | Keynote / Workshop | Therapy associations, advocacy groups |
Neil Taft is a published author of four grandparenting books, a TEDx presenter, and a family advocate whose work has reached millions worldwide. With 80+ years of lived experience across four generations, Neil is one of the most recognized voices on intentional grandparenting, legacy-building, and intergenerational connection in the United States.
Unlike most family speakers who address parents, Neil focuses specifically on grandparents – the often overlooked generation that holds the most potential to shape family culture. His framework, developed across four published books and nearly 500 articles, is practical, faith-friendly, and grounded in real family experience rather than academic theory.
Neil’s core message is that connection is intentional, not accidental. Where other speakers focus on parenting strategies or general family dynamics, Neil addresses the unique role grandparents play in bridging generations, transmitting values, and leaving a legacy that outlasts them.
Yes. Neil will be presenting “The Bridge to Your Grandchildren” at TEDxAirlie: A Community in Bloom on May 15, 2026, in Wilmington, NC.
Ready to bring Neil’s message to your audience? Reach out to discuss availability, topics, and format.
