To say Carol Grace Anderson has a colorful background is a huge understatement! She lived in a tiny 18-foot trailer as a child. . . surrounded by circus performers. What colorful neighbors! After flunking out of three colleges, she was determined enough to earn a Master’s degree from New York University. She taught Psychology in a New York prison for five years, but then moved to Nashville, TN to pursue her passion for music. When she got to Music City, she quickly started performing with a who’s who of entertainers. . . Willie Nelson, Roy Clark, Jimmy Buffett, Johnny Cash, Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees, and many others. As an award-winning songwriter, Carol has had over 40 of her songs recorded. . . and as an actress has had movie roles with Sandra Bullock and Faye Dunaway. Carol is also a successful businesswoman. She is the CEO of a thriving publishing and marketing company. Twelve years ago, Carol became a sought-after speaker and best-selling author. She’s been published in four languages and also contributed to the mega-bestseller "Chicken Soup For The Soul" series. From the 18-foot trailer to the star-studded stage, Carol also knows first-hand how to overcome adversity, and stay fired up through all of life’s challenges. After suffering a mini-stroke, she was left permanently blind in her left eye, she survived a level 4 tornado, and lost her younger sister to breast cancer. Just like you, she learns the most powerful lessons during the toughest storms. Those Inspiring secrets are what Carol Grace Anderson shares with your audience. Carol's hobbies include: playing music with her love, Coleman Murphy, cooking for friends, cheering on the Tennessee Titans, writing books, and walking with her dog Callie. Titles Get Fired Up Without Burning Out Fired Up Leadership Get Fired Up Sales Topics Presentations, Motivation, Change, Balance, Goal-setting, Leadership, Music, Attitude, Women, Humor Click topic above to see more speakers on that topic Speaker's Asking Fee Range $7,500 - $9,999 Click on fee range to see more speakers. This is the starting keynote fee range - other programs may be higher. State TN Click on state above to see more speakers from that state. Fees The fee range quoted means the speaker's fee starts somewhere within that range. Note that speaker's fees are subject to change and some speakers may have special fee quotes.