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Shana is a survivor of her child's suicide and has a very powerful prevention message. She also eloquently shares the struggles of those who survived the loss of a loved one to suicide. I highly recommend her as a speaker, and I received very positive feedback from my doctoral-level class about her presentation.
~ Dr. Scott Poland, Director of the Suicide Violence Prevention Office, NSU, Florida
Shana suffered the unimaginable loss of her son and has chosen to speak his words through her own grief and pain. I have witnessed the impact of her telling his story on audiences-including myself-and feeling the depth of loss and grief that is truly heartbreaking but hopeful all at the same time. She carefully weaves the story of her journey to give hope and dignity to others.
~ Paul Jaquith, LCSW,
CAP President/CEO, Mental Health America of Southeast Florida & Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention
Working with Shana has been one of the most inspiring coaching experiences of my career. Shana came to me with a powerful mission born from unimaginable loss-the passing of her beloved son, Adam, to suicide. What she has since created is nothing short of transformational. Through courage, vulnerability, and deep purpose, Shana founded Speak on Suicide to break the silence surrounding suicide and mental health. She crafted her keynote speech and laid the foundation for her business-anchored in authenticity and a passionate drive to spark life-saving conversations. Shana is not only a rising keynote speaker but a force of compassion and change in a space that desperately needs both. It has been an honor to support her journey. The world is better because she's bravely sharing her story-and helping others find the strength to stay.
~ Meg Nocero, JD, MAHS
Award-winning author and coach, TEDx inspirational speaker, founder of Butterflies & Bliss, LLC and S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc., and host of the Webby-honored show Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People
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Shana's presentation is a powerful and desperately needed call to action. With unflinching honesty, she brings awareness to a much-hidden topic that affects so many. Her words embody the cry of all parents' hearts-rooted in love for her precious Adam and driven by a passion for your child's survival. This presentation is both shocking and profound, and it demands that we listen, feel, and act.
~ Ava Thompson, LCSW
Shana has an extraordinary gift for turning pain into purpose. When she speaks, you don't just hear her —you feel her. Her willingness to share her journey with such honesty opens the door for others to do the same. She brings light to topics often kept in the dark, and every time I've heard her speak, I've walked away feeling more informed, more connected, and more hopeful. Her work is truly saving lives.
~ Vida Kalhor, BHSA, CEI