In My Own Words – Speaking, Storytelling, and Conversations

This page gathers moments where my story has been shared—through conversations, media, and community platforms. These experiences explore recovery, advocacy, identity after stroke, and the power of finding your voice. I share them to raise awareness, build understanding, and honor stories that deserve to be heard.

 In My Voice (audio and video)

Audio, podcast, and video appearances where I share personal reflections, recovery insights, and advocacy messages.
Stroke Warrior Radio — Video Interview (2025)
An in-depth discussion about life after stroke, service dog training, identity, and finding purpose through advocacy.
Island Outlook Radio — Radio Interview (2025)
A conversation about my stroke recovery, advocacy work, and being named to the 2025 Go Red for Women Class of Survivors.
Every. Body. Talks. — Podcast Interview (2025)
In honor of Heart Health Month, I joined two courageous heart sisters from the American Heart Association’s 2025 Go Red Class of Survivors to discuss resilience, recovery, and life after stroke.
Beyond Stillness — Storytelling Platform (2024)
​I had the privilege of working with Molly Buccola to craft and share my story, Facing the Mirror: Finding Myself. This episode explores the early days of recovery and the emotional landscape of identity after stroke.​
The Moth — LIVE Storytelling Event (2024)
A live story about resilience, humor, and what it means to reclaim your voice after stroke.
Neuro Nerds — Podcast Interviews (2021 & 2022)
Two conversations reflecting on early stroke recovery, neuroplasticity, and navigating life after brain injury as my understanding and voice evolved over time.

On the Page (articles, profiles, features)

Media coverage, written features, and produced video segments where my story is shared by a platform or publication. This includes news outlets, organizational videos, and interviews created by others that highlight my recovery, advocacy, and experience as a stroke survivor.
​New York Times — Personal Feature (2025)
​My story was featured in a New York Times article highlighting pregnancy complications, long-term cardiovascular risk, and the importance of awareness, early recognition, and advocacy for women’s heart and brain health.
Westchester‑Fairfield Go Red — Video Feature (2025)
This video tells my story and was shared during the 2025 Long Island Go Red for Women Celebration.​​​
Go Red for Women Class of Survivors — Video Feature (2025)
An edited video created by the American Heart Association from my Class of Survivors interview/storytelling session. My message to women: know the warning signs and advocate for your health when something doesn’t feel right. This video is linked from my Class of Survivors page.
News 12 Westchester — TV Feature (2025)
Coverage of my induction into the 2025 Go Red for Women Class of Survivors and my work raising awareness about women and stroke.
Weill Cornell Medicine — Patient Profile (2023)
​A personal profile sharing my experience with stroke recovery and cognitive rehabilitation, and my work with Dr. Sacks-Zimmerman, emphasizing resilience, neuroplasticity, and patient-centered care.

In the Community (speaking and events)

Live and virtual moments where I’ve spoken directly to communities about stroke awareness, advocacy, and lived experience.
American Heart Association NYC Board of Directors — Mission Moment  — January 2025
CycleNation NYC — 2026 Board Kick-off Mission Moment  — December 2025
Cor Vitae Society — Panelist at the Bruce Museum of Arts & Science — September 2025
CycleNation Denver — Survivor Speaker  — September 2025
CycleNation NYC — Mission Moment — March 2025
Westchester & Fairfield Go Red Executive Breakfast — Survivor Speaker  — February 2025