Forged from the fires of despair our spirit lives strong! Resiliency is something you gain through the trials and tribulations of life. Life is where you get the test first and the lesson later! 

Our founder Kristen Christy has forged through many hardships in her life. From being a teen world-class athlete and having that ripped away by a stroke at the age of 15, losing her first husband to suicide, and her oldest son disappearing more than five years ago.  Kristen has spent her life training and coaching resilience across the world. 

The importance of a national day of recognition for resilience is at the heart of the American Spirit. When we think of where our nation began, it too was forged from resilience. The inspiration from this day comes from her personal life journey and connecting with thousands of people across the world with their own stories. 

Stories are often minimized or underscored when they need to be embraced and shouted from the rooftops "I Survived!".  Kristen has worked with legislators to make this day a reality. It is currently at the White House awaiting signature.