by Hélène | Apr 16, 2019 | Next Act for Women
Raised in an affluent family in Brazil, Karen and her then-husband Henry were abducted at gunpoint and brutalized for 45 days before the ransom came through. At 57, Karen decided she needed to share her story of survival and speak out against torture. Her new memoir,... by Hélène | Aug 11, 2016 | Next Act for Women
One last horrific beating convinced Karen to leave her first husband, but she soon fell into a second abusive relationship. It would take years of therapy and finding love later in life to heal old wounds and give Karen the courage to write about survival in her new... by Hélène | Mar 17, 2016 | Next Act for Women
Carol has endured so much trauma, from cancer to rape to financial ruin, it’s hard to believe she has not only survived but has turned her story into one of inspiration as a motivational speaker and interviewer. Tell us a little about your background… As many... by Hélène | Nov 5, 2015 | Next Act for Women
When her sister Katie was in treatment for breast cancer, Kendra realized the need for patients to connect with each other and with survivors. The sisters formed The Licorice Project to create just such a community of women who help each other with resources and...