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When I refused to take a pay cut, I was cut loose. So I started my own business....and a few years later, bought the company that fired me.

Whether it's everyday problems or seemingly insurmountable challenges, we all face hardships in our personal and professional lives. As a Business Consultant, and  motivational speaker I'll help guide you and your team towards solutions you can use to breakthrough hardships and challenges, propelling you 

move forward towards your Greater Fortune (TM).

Born into poverty, I've persevered through a tumultuous upbringing and an abusive marriage; throughout it all, I raised four children on my own while struggling to make my way in the business world. Not only did I survive, I turned the lessons of adversity into advantage, becoming a successful entrepreneur and innovator in the competitive field of medical devices. Now, I share what I've learned --from both my successes and failures--with audiences all over the world. From students to CEO's, entrepreneurs, corporations, non-profit organizations, professional associations to clinicians, I have a unique perspective and ability to move audiences towards action and success.

Just as we all have disadvantages, we all have talents and resources we can tap. I'll help your audience uncover their unique opportunities for greater accomplishment and fulfillment, as well as learn how to wield perceived weaknesses as strengths and use them to achieve success. 

Your audiences will also gain a road map to a better life filled with wisdom and practical strategies & solutions that will help them not only survive during challenging times, but thrive, in an entertaining, captivating and engaging talk they won't forget!