Erika welcomes the incredible Darleen Santore, aka Coach Dar, a licensed and board-certified occupational therapist, mental coach, motivational speaker, and resilience expert, on this episode of Grit, Grace, and Glitz. 

Coach Dar shares her powerful journey through adversity, including surviving her third stroke and losing both parents, which deepened her understanding of bouncing back and the importance of resilience. She emphasizes that life is not linear and that grit—persevering despite obstacles—trumps talent every day.

Through heartfelt stories and practical advice, Coach Dar advocates for discovering your "why," embracing the suck, and staying mission-focused to rise above life's challenges. She also highlights the significance of gratitude, surrounding yourself with high performers, and developing emotional intelligence to lead and serve effectively. 

With her signature authenticity and energy, Coach Dar encourages us all to show up as our best selves, own our unique stories, and make a lasting impact. Tune in for her golden nuggets on how to get back up, stay gritty, and live a purpose-driven life, reminding us that pain ends and hope endures.

Connect with Darleen:
⁦https://www.linkedin.com/in/darleensantore/⁩

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