Danika Foley Long

One man's failure is another man's winning attitude. I share my story of failure and drive home the message that failure is not final. Failure is success in progress. Sometimes, we want to give up too soon; however, we could be missing out on an opportunity with our names on it.

Why do we seek validation from others? Why are we so scared to take the leap? We're constantly looking for the "face in the crowd" to ensure us that it's ok to pursue our OWN goals. The Inner Mean Girl is a bully and she'll keep you stagnant and complacent for as long as she can because it's a safe space for her thus keeping your true potential hidden from the world.

Personal testimony of breaking habits of procrastination and self-doubt and overcoming personal and professional struggles and as a result, your mental strength is put to the test. The speech was also accompanied by a group activity. This presentation was presented to a group of women ages 30 to 60.