Becky Olson - breast cancer survivor - humorous and motivational speaking.

Described by many as an “Inspirational Humorist and Educator”

Becky’s topics include the importance of humor, not only in adversity but in our everyday life. She also talks about life changes that led to the fulfillment of her dreams. A character she created, Sister Lister, is a popular focus of one of her topics. Becky defines a Sister Lister as any woman who makes lists. In this humorous presentation, she not only helps women understand the power of list making, but Becky also shares the story about how one of her lists saved her life. Typical venues include Breast Cancer Survivor Celebrations and Symposiums, Ladies Night Out events, Red Hat Society luncheons, Christian Women’s groups, and more

Humor

Becky shares her inspirational journey of how she overcame breast cancer not only once but twice, through a daily dose of laughter. In her hilarious, story-telling manor, she uses humor and laughter to communicate a message of encouragement and hope to anyone facing difficult circumstances.

Becky’s philosophy on life – “Everyday we have opportunities to experience many things: Some pleasant, some frustrating, and everyday there is something to laugh about.” For Becky, when things go wrong she could stress over them or she could laugh, knowing she can use her experience as future speech material. Her speech, "Welcome to the 5-H Club," takes the audience through a roller-coaster of emotions, from laughter to tears. But she leaves them with her favorite "H" - Hope.

Let her take you on a fun-filled look at life. She is sure to have you rolling in the aisles.

Educational

Through continuing education programs, Becky shares her perspective as a breast cancer patient with the medical community as she discusses the concept of compassionate care. She has spoken to medical doctors at Kaiser Permanente, Oregon Mammographers, etc.

With general audiences, she talks about the importance of early detection via mammography, self-breast exam and clinical breast exam.

Life Changes

Becky did what many will not do – after 15 years working for a multi-billion dollar corporation, earning over $100,000 a year, she quit her job to pursue a happier existence. Her husband, a contracted consultant, was between jobs – they had no health insurance. But she took the plunge and walked out the door of a very lucrative, but high stress, career.

She wrote a book, co-founded a non-profit organization to help women with breast cancer and now travels all over the country speaking about her experience. Becky believes that if you don’t like your circumstances, you only have two choices - accept them and adapt or change them. She didn’t like hers. She changed them, and has never looked back.

Spirituality

Becky has always believed that things happen for a reason. But she also recognizes that the successes we have in life, and the legacy we leave when we are gone are based on millions of life choices. Her presentation, "Legacy Box," speaks to the the age old question, "How will I be remembered when I am gone?"

It's a question that most of us ignore until we get older. Having faced breast cancer twice, and the possibility of a life cut short, Becky faced this question and with the help of God, created the "Legacy Box," to help inspire people to make subtle but important choices in how they live their life.

If you are looking for a fun-filled, inspirational speaker for your event, Becky is the one for you..

"Becky Olson spoke at our Breast Cancer Survivors Brunch in Omaha, Nebraska in September of 2005. Becky was vivacious, fun, interesting, and heartwarming. She won't disappoint you. She is a professional who knows how to speak to large groups. Your audience will love her. She is highly referred by our organization. "