In 2018 I hit rock bottom after losing six family members, a relationship and surviving an F4 tornado. I was completely lost and had years of unresolved trauma that was finally getting the best of me. I knew something had to change. Today, I am a leader in personal transformation teaching thousands of people and global brands how life's toughest opponents can become your greatest coaches.
As a Tuscaloosa native, and graduate of the University of Alabama, I was always passionate about the athletics.
Growing up I was a 3 sport athlete, collegiate sports photographer and a die hard Bama fan. I loved the sense of belonging and purpose I found in being part of a team.
But it wasn't until years later that I learned just how much I would need a team of support to rally around me when things really got tough.
It's 2009. I'm a senior in high school, MVP in 3 sports, and a straight-A student. I'm preparing to move out, go to college and follow in my sister's footsteps.
I'm ready to start a life of my own and discover who I am. Life is good.
And then, we get an unexpected diagnosis:
"TORI, YOUR MOM, AND SISTER ARE DRIVING TO THE HOSPITAL THIS AFTERNOON. ANNA HAS CANCER."
That's when it all started. A nine year stretch of being blindsided by life over and over again.
Disease, trauma, loss, grief, and despair. These are some of life's toughest opponents that have become some of my greatest coaches.
Now, I teach you how to face your own giants with courage, vulnerability and strength. It's time to unlock the champion within.
I'm cheering you on!