I’m passionate about sharing my insights on cultivating an extraordinary mindset and transforming challenges into assets.
In my New York Times bestselling memoir, A House in the Sky, I recount my journey of survival through 460 days of captivity in Somalia and the complex PTSD I faced afterward. These experiences taught me profound lessons on overcoming adversity, which I now bring to audiences worldwide. With over 500 keynotes in 28 countries for some of the world’s leading brands, my speaking approach combines lived experience with in-depth knowledge of resilience.

I prioritize authenticity, blending real-life application with practical strategies. I believe in flexibility, endurance, and the value of playing the long game to overcome life’s toughest challenges. Through compelling stories and strategies, I help audiences reframe obstacles, transforming challenges into strengths.

An avid traveler to over 90 countries, I make my home in the beautiful community of Nelson, BC. My story will soon reach even more people through an upcoming limited series by the Hollywood production company A24.