Strength Through Struggle: Overcoming Adversity and Thriving

Honored to Keynote the Dale A. Frank Financial Group’s Women’s Luncheon

I recently had the incredible honor of keynoting the Dale A. Frank Financial Group’s Women’s Luncheon, where over 100 women gathered for a day filled with connection, empowerment, and shared strength. The energy in the room was undeniable — a vibrant reflection of what happens when women come together to uplift and inspire one another.

I had the privilege of sharing my personal journey and the framework that has guided my work and healing: the 3 V’s of Cancer — Vulnerability, Value, and Vision. These three pillars are at the heart of how we move forward after a diagnosis, helping us reclaim our stories and chart a new path beyond cancer.

Adding to the power of the day, three remarkable women from our L.A.N.D. (Living A New Day) Survivorship Program shared their own stories of resilience, growth, and hope. Their voices and experiences lit up the room and reminded us all that even in the face of life’s hardest challenges, we can find strength, purpose, and community.

Later in the month, I once again had the honor of serving as a keynote speaker — this time at UMass Communities Against Cancer, where the theme of overcoming adversity was front and center. We acknowledged that adversity touches all of us, whether through challenges with health, career, or family.

I shared how the lessons of Vulnerability, Value, and Vision apply not only to cancer survivorship but to any obstacle life puts in our path. The conversations were rich and heartfelt, reminding everyone that while the circumstances of adversity may differ, the tools we use to rise above it are universal.

It was a privilege to stand before another incredible audience and witness, once again, the power of shared stories and collective resilience.

xo

Cindy