Through our challenges, we all need a reminder that our stories can empower our journeys! Serena Sacks-Mandel built a successful tech career on the foundation of a tough childhood. Brick by brick, she laid a new foundation for herself, one where she saw each of her successes as evidence that she could do more. A huge part of her self-empowerment came from framing her own narrative-her personal story-in a way that each roadblock became a lesson, something she overcame. If Serena's story teaches us anything, it's that we can change how we view our personal challenges to lead us to bigger and better things than we ever dreamed of! If you've always been an outlier, a trail-blazer, a mover and shaker-or want to be-then you'll love the inspiration you get from Serena's story. From unwanted child to solo woman in a board room full of men to cancer survivor, Serena has stretched for the next level every step of the way and routinely reached it through perseverance, education, resilience, and an eagle eye on her purpose. When you control your narrative, you can only keep climbing higher! "For emerging and existing leaders who want to overcome personal and professional challenges or inspire others to do so, Serena's life lessons in survival, self-sufficiency, and the power to empower others is a must read." ~ Mark Pelliccio | Office of the CEO, HMG Strategy, LLC "The world needs this story. The world needs to see and know the power of forgiveness to heal and create true autonomy and joy in our lives." ~ Andrea Flack-Wetherald, Social Worker, Comedian, Speaker, Author of The Funny Thing About Forgiveness: What every leader needs to know about improv, culture & the world's least favorite F word "Empowered: Frame Your Narrative. Own Your Power. is an important resource for individuals striving to identify and/or accomplish career goals and achieve their personal best selves." ~ Selma C. Kunitz, Founder and Former President at KAI Research, Inc.