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Becky Olson Speaker's Home Base: OR Becky M. Olson is a picture of health and vitality. Few would guess any woman who has raised five children and battled cancer twice, while maintaining a successful management career would have any energy left for a busy schedule of traveling and speaking. But Becky Olson is not any woman. The author of "The Hat That Saved My Life," Becky brings her perpetual positive outlook from a bounty of life experiences to her programs. Each story evokes both the humor and heartache that stem from that experience. More importantly, Becky shares her spunk and her insights into keeping the spark and enthusiasm of our inner child alive and well while managing life’s many responsibilities. When cancer showed up the first time, Becky was a top sales rep with a multi-billion dollar corporation. She had also gone back to school to earn her bachelor's degree, something she had put off for 25 years in order to raise her family. Many told Becky she should quit her job and school so she could focus on her health. To Becky, that meant quit doing what she loved so she could focus on her circumstances. Becky decided instead to focus on living. Becky‘s positive energy and heartfelt spirit extend into the world not only as a speaker, but in her role as president and co-founder of Breast Friends, a non-profit breast cancer outreach program based in Oregon, dedicated to "helping women survive the trauma of breast cancer...one friend at a time." Oh, and did we mention Becky holds the prestigious D.T.M (Distinguished Toastmaster) award from Toastmaster's International? This is a woman who talks from experience with depth, passion, and a flair for the dramatic. Watch for the feather boa! Described by many as an inspirational humorist and educator, Becky’s topics include the importance of humor, not only in adversity but in our everyday life. She also talks about life changes that led to the fulfillment of her dreams. A character she created, Sister Lister, is a popular focus of one of her topics. Becky defines a Sister Lister as any woman who makes lists. In this humorous presentation, she not only helps women understand the power of list making, but Becky also shares the story about how one of her lists saved her life. Typical venues include Breast Cancer Survivor Celebrations and Symposiums, Ladies Night Out events, Red Hat Society luncheons, and Christian Women’s groups. Most Popular Topics: Sister Lister Thriving Through Breast Cancer Welcome to the 5-H Club - Hair, Humor, Health, Happiness and Hope God has the Big Picture, The Devil has the Polaroid Humor Becky shares her inspirational journey of how she overcame breast cancer not only once but twice, through a daily dose of laughter. In her hilarious, story-telling manor, she uses humor and laughter to communicate a message of encouragement and hope to anyone facing difficult circumstances. Becky’s philosophy on life – “Everyday we have opportunities to experience many things: Some pleasant, some frustrating, and everyday there is something to laugh about.” For Becky, when things go wrong she could stress over them or she could laugh, knowing she can use her experience as future speech material. Let her take you on a fun-filled look at life. She is sure to have you rolling in the aisles. Educational Through continuing education programs, Becky shares her perspective as a breast cancer patient with the medical community as she discusses the concept of compassionate care. She has spoken to medical doctors at Kaiser Permanente, Oregon Mammographers, and other healthcare providers. With general audiences, she talks about the importance of early detection via mammography, self-breast exam and clinical breast exam. Life Changes Becky did what many will not do – after 15 years working for a multi-billion dollar corporation, earning over $100,000 a year, she quit her job to pursue a happier existence. Her husband, a contracted consultant, was between jobs – they had no health insurance. But she took the plunge and walked out the door of a very lucrative, but high stress, career. She wrote a book, co-founded a non-profit organization to help women with breast cancer and now travels all over the country speaking about her experience. Becky believes that if you don’t like your circumstances, you only have two choices - accept them and adapt or change them. She didn’t like hers. She changed them, and has never looked back. Becky Olson offers expertise in: Humor, Personal Growth, Breast Cancer, Cancer Survivor, Balance, Self-esteem, Cancer Support, Motivation, Womens Health, Inspiration, Womens Wellness Becky Olson is a good fit for: Association Keynote, Breast Cancer Events, Keynote Womens Event, Womens Health Seminar, Cancer Events, Womens Retreat, Community Health Education, Womens Expo |
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