On my 30th birthday, I became suddenly paralyzed. I had no idea what was happening, whether I'd ever walk again, if I'd ever be able to carry my then four-month old daughter or what my life would look like.
Now, more than a decade later, I'm passionate about putting a face to invisible illness. I also write the women's life, style and wellness blog The Modern Savvy, own a PR company and am a mom of two. Blog readers have heard me talk about everything from style finds and fitness to mental health and the reality of navigating a rare diagnosis.
Today, I utilize my one in a million diagnosis of the neurological condition, transverse myelitis, to not only empower and motivate women, but to also educate companies, HR professionals and organizations understand invisible illness, particularly in the work place.
I may look "normal," yet like so many, I am much more than meets the eye, with a chronic invisible illness that I push through each day. My nerves make my skin tingle and burn, my bladder doesn't work at all and my exhaustion can be debilitating. Yet, no one can see my disability, just like millions more who fight each day to show up, at work and in their lives.
I'll approach your audience with with passion, insight, motivation, humor and honesty. I am incredibly proud and humbled by the impact I've had through sharing my transformative experiences on my blog and now speaking to in-person and virtually to companies, conferences and groups around the country.


Signature Keynotes and Topics

INVISIBLE ILLNESS / MOTIVATIONAL
♥ Invisible Illness in the Workplace: What It's Like & How to Support
♥ Living with a Chronic Invisible Illness: What You Should Know
♥ From Paralysis to Powerful: One Woman’s Journey
♥ 5 Lessons to Live Authentically, Boldly Into Who You're Meant to Be

INFLUENCER OUTREACH / LIFE / PARENTING
♥ How to Best Collaborate with Influencers
♥ Utilizing Personal Style to Create Your Success
♥ Removing Mom Guilt, Let’s be Honest About It
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