Donna Hartley, a survivor of a DC-10 plane crash, proves that one woman can walk through fire and deliver a message powerful enough to impact millions of lives. • On March 1, 1978, she was the last survivor in her section of a Continental DC-10 plane crash, transforming her life in seconds. • On March 1, 2002, she was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma and beat it. • On March 1, 2006, she had heart surgery and now has a perfect aortic valve. Donna uses these three life changing events to deliver a message that is unforgettable. It is her wisdom-based approach to change, leadership, customer service, balance and communication that makes the difference. She inspires audiences worldwide with humor, straight talk and vision. Clients rave that Donna’s presentations are entertaining and motivational. The former Miss Hawaii and actress is the author of “Fire Up Your Life!”. Her story has been featured on NBC, ABC, PBS, The Learning Channel, and in The New York Times and New Woman magazine. She has been a professional speaker for over 20 years, a member of the National Speakers Association and is the owner of Hartley International. You are boarding a flight you will never forget. On March 1, 1978, Donna’s life changed in seconds when she was the last survivor in her section of a fiery Continental DC-10 crash. Surrounded by flames and gasping for air, she screamed, “Let me die! Or let my life change and never be the same!” With a renewed spirit and the guidance of a powerful mentor, she created 9 insightful strategies to survive change. After successfully testifying for improved airline safety regulations, she was determined to make a difference through communication. A master at weaving a story, she is a catalyst who inspires positive transformation. Skin cancer affects 1 in 7 people. On March 1, 2002, Donna was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma and given six months to live. In preparing for surgery, she lived her 9 strategies and focused on the vision: “Perfect health. Perfect surgery. Perfect recovery”. She is cancer free today. On March 1, 2006, she had open heart surgery to replace her aortic valve. 1 out of 2 women will die of heart disease. It was the intuitive wisdom that she teaches to her audiences which sent her to the doctor without any symptoms. Donna Hartley inspires and motivates you to face today’s challenging times, overcome your fears and make empowering choices. Titles Fire Up Your Life! (Ignite your personal power, attitude, energy, purpose) Fire Up Your Attitude! (Ignite your customer service, impressions, team, and boost your bottom line) Fire Up Your Speaking! (Ignite your speaking, communications, and presentations) Fire up Your Healing! (Spiritual journey through awareness to awakening) Fire Up Your Heart! (Open your heart and thoughts to healing) On-Camera Workshop - Presentation Coaching (Speak and Make a Difference) Topics Motivation, Women, Spirituality in the Workplace, Risk, Safety, Health, Change, Customer Service, Communication Click topic above to see more speakers on that topic Speaker's Asking Fee Range $5,000 - $7,499 Click on fee range to see more speakers. This is the starting keynote fee range - other programs may be higher. State CA 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.