Speaker Spotlight
Karla is a cancer thriver living with metastatic breast cancer. She has been N.E.D. since 2016. She is an inspiring and experienced speaker. She is cofounder of Health Navigators, a virtual cancer wellness community, codirector of the Radical Remission Project, and a nationally board-certified health and wellness coach. Karla intends to live to be 100+, healthy and sane, and it is her mission to share the powerful benefits of holistic healing and the ten healing lifestyle changes of Radical Remission with the world. You can learn more about Karla at HealthNavs.com or RadicalRemission.com.
Doretha “Dee” Burrell is a powerhouse with a sharp, commanding presence and a love of fashion. Dee shares with audiences ways in which battling an aggressive breast cancer can change your life and your mindset. Battling cancer 17 years ago has made her a grateful, stronger, passionate, tenacious lady. She has been featured with AARP, Roche Pharmaceutical, and Dr. Susan Love’s newsletter. Dee is an International Certified Women’s Empowerment Life Coach, author of Open up the Door and Let Me In, and co-author of Living Your Vision and Purpose and Perspectives On Invisible Illnesses. Allow Dee to share her story and help you Overcome Obstacles. You can learn more about Dee on her LinkedIn.
Diane M. Simard, an inaugural Top 100 National Women in Business to Watch, is an eight-year survivor of late stage III breast cancer, motivational speaker, and advocates to bring more attention and resources to the psychological trauma caused by cancer. She is the author of The Unlikely Gift of Breast Cancer (named one of the “Best Breast Cancer Books of All Time” by BookAuthority), and founder of the Center for Oncology Excellence (COPE) at the University of Denver. Diane hosts The Unlikely Gifts podcast and is a patient advisor for a digital therapeutics company. You can learn more about Diane at DianeMSimard.com.
Dr. Sheri is a board-certified physician, public health expert, author, and breast cancer survivor. Her experience with cancer has impassioned her with an empathic fervor that embodies everything she does. She offers a unique perspective from being a physician, caregiver, cancer patient, and now overcomer and survivor. Practical truths are woven into every keynote, merging science and sacred, mixing faith with facts. Dr. Sheri’s delivery and drive are at the forefront of every small group, congregation, or conference. Let her unique voice and gift demonstrate how to transcend tragedy, re-direct or re-invent, and tap into unrecognized potential. You can learn more about Dr. Prentiss at DrSheriMD.com.
Tricia Griffith is a project management professional and comes to you as an 8-year breast cancer survivor. She is an author and speaker on the topics of breast cancer, survival, hope, inspiration, and time and project management. Tricia is down to earth and likes to meet people where they are. Her storytelling is fruitful and interactive. She remembers from whence she came and likes to bring the audience on the journey, leading them to the path of their own self-discoveries. She is open, honest, and at times raw, but she is also like the older sister you wish you could dial up daily. She is eager to speak at your conferences. You can learn more about Tricia at PinkPowerSteps.com.
In 2022, at age 41, Ronda was diagnosed with breast cancer. Leading up to her double mastectomy in March 2023, Ronda searched the internet for information on what to expect after.
She couldn’t find what she was looking for, so she created it – and TataTuesdays, a 501c3 breast cancer organization, was born. It has quickly become a sisterhood and safe space for all the HERS – CaregiveHERS, WarriHERS, SurviveHERS, GrieveHERS, SupportHERS, PreventHERS. You can learn more about Ronda at BreastFriendsUnite.com.
Eileen Clinton, a lung cancer widow and leukemia survivor, shares her journey of resilience in What a Wonderful World: Reflections of Love, Loss, and Hope, empowering others to tell their stories of loss and healing.
Her background in education and grief support provides a foundation for her message of hope and gratitude, encouraging others to find meaning and connection through their experiences with loss. You can connect with Eileen on LinkedIn.
Jason Tharp, founder of the Beyond Hope Project, is an author, illustrator, and keynote speaker dedicated to helping others break through the impossible. After overcoming a life-threatening glioblastoma diagnosis, Jason created his H.O.P.E. Strategy to inspire self-leadership, resilience, and authenticity.
With humor, heart, and transformative storytelling, he empowers audiences to embrace their uniqueness and take actionable steps toward breaking their impossible. You can learn more about Jason at JasonTharp.com.
