Katie Wood

Taking the listener along on a deeply personal and relatable story of a time in our life while she was in a very dark place, Katie Wood explores the journey of how she managed to emerge on the other end. The goal is to remind the audience that life is a continuous cycle of ups and downs, and the key to navigating the "downs" is shifting your focus toward gratitude and cultivating a positive mindset. When you do, everything begins to change.

The audience will experience an entertaining and inspiring story of running the 2018 Boston Marathon in a monsoon, one of the worst weather conditions in Marathon history. Katie ran in honor of the hospital that saved her daughter’s life, and along the way, she shares valuable lessons learned at each mile marker. The narrative explores themes such as letting go of expectations, embracing the blisters, maintaining the right energy, conquering your "heartbreak hill," surrounding yourself with the right people, and finding joy in the journey—no matter what it is you're pursuing.

Key Takeaways:

• Changing Your Perspective: When you can’t change your situation, the only thing you can control is your perspective and attitude toward it.

• Embracing Life's Journey: Life is meant to be an up-and-down journey. Gratitude, a positive attitude, and intentionality are essential tools to help you through the tough moments.

• Finding The Joy: Finding joy in the journey. Joy lives in the journey. Growth never ends.