In this powerful and unforgettable episode of the WholeCEO Podcast, Lisa G. sits down with Lauren Manning, a true symbol of resilience, determination, and the unbreakable human spirit.

Lauren, a 9/11 survivor with 82.5% total body burns, battled against all odds to emerge from the fires. She is a world-renowned role model for her resilience and fortitude in surmounting personal and professional challenges.

In this deeply moving conversation, Lauren shares:
✅ The last moments before her life changed forever
✅ How she found the will to live in the face of overwhelming adversity
✅ The hardest part of her recovery—and what kept her going
✅ What trauma taught her about pain, perseverance, and success
✅ How to break free from fear and rebuild after hitting rock bottom

Lauren’s journey is one of grit, courage, and the power of the human mind to overcome anything. Whether you're facing personal struggles, setbacks, or moments of doubt—this episode will ignite a fire in you.

🚀 Tune in NOW and discover how to transform pain into power, fear into fuel, and adversity into an unstoppable force for success!

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True survivor of extreme challenge, and business leader, Lauren Manning shares experiences that help organizations thrive even in the most difficult of times.

Every day you have a choice. Make it count.Lauren Manning

“It was my moment. my choice. Keep fighting or surrender and die. I made the choice. I decided to live.”

The most catastrophically wounded survivor in the September 11th attacks 82.5% total body burn, Lauren battled against all odds to emerge from the fires. A world-renowned role model for her resilience and fortitude surmounting personal and professional challenges. Lauren had a successful Wall Street career starting at Lehman Brothers and is a former partner and managing director at Cantor Fitzgerald.

Lauren was named by President Barack Obama as the personification of American resilience. The New York Times called her an “international symbol of hope and courage.” Her resilience and drive have been chronicled globally. She is the recipient of numerous honors in celebration of her strength and inspiration, including a Glamour Woman of the Year. CNN named her one of the most intriguing newsmakers of their first 25 years.

Lauren went on to write The New York Times best-selling memoir, Unmeasured Strength and she is the subject of the NYT bestseller Love Greg and Lauren. Manning has an MS in Public Health, Narrative Medicine from Columbia University, and has an upcoming publication of Ricochet: Patients and Clinicians, Unintended Victims in the Friendly Fire of American Healthcare Reform.

Lauren’s success is evidenced in her actions — in the revolution of self. Lauren continues her distinguished corporate career as a managing director at Golden Seeds, one of the nation’s most active early-stage female focused investment firms. She is also a founder and the executive director of Narrative Mindworks, the International Narrative Practices Association, the world's leading organization for narrative practices professionals.

"All of us have been wounded in some way and have confronted adversity, but we can refuse to be held by it - This is your unmeasured strength."

Learn more: laurenmanning.com, narrativemindworks.org

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