Hello! I’m Nancy, a survivor of stage 4 ovarian cancer and metastatic brain cancer, among other traumatic events.

As awful and terrifying as my cancer was, it was a gift in many ways as it has helped me become a better me. Thanks to dedicated doctors, nurses, family, friends, and even strangers, I was given another day. And another day meant hope. Prayer and humor were instrumental in my success as well. I learned so many lessons the hard way, yet it’s the hard ones that seem to stick.

I try to live life with optimism and gratitude each day. It’s a great life and I recognize that it could all be gone tomorrow. Cancer taught me this. Cancer also taught me hope, resilience, patience, gratitude, and empowerment. It forced me to reach into the depths of myself and find more strength than I thought was there. It was cancer that taught me how to live each day to the fullest. My mission is to help others navigate life and its many challenges.

As a Wellness & Relationship coach, I’ve helped hundreds of people have a more empowered life through individual sessions, group seminars, and as a guest speaker. I have also been an award-winning documentary filmmaker, PBS on-air personality, and have a master’s degree in education.

I am currently a columnist for the Chester County / Unionville Times, and have published a book with my son titled, Becoming the Best U While Watching Your Life Go down the Drain: The Lessons Cancer Taught Me.