About Eliza
Eliza is a testament to resilience and strength. As a child she overcame unimaginable challenges including a rare case of Vitamin A toxicity that left her physically handicapped, resulting in over 20 surgeries before she turned 18. She also faced emotional and mental trials when her parents battled for custody, including multiple parental kidnappings. On September 11, 2001, she was one mile away from the World Trade Center and seventeen years later, was diagnosed with breast cancer from the exposure. She overcame all her challenges with unwavering courage.
Eliza embodies the spirit of survival. Her goal is to inspire and empower others who may be facing their own challenges.

Speaking Topics
Discover standout projects that reflect boundless creativity, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to inspiring stories.
Actively choosing positivity releases past trauma.
Rewiring Trauma Triggers with Mindful Positivity
Details
- Mindful positivity is not passive, it is a refusal to let negativity win
- How mindful positivity has impacted my personal healing journey
- Techniques I’ve used to flip negative narratives and self-hatred
The invincibility of self-love.
Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Beautiful
Details
- Identifying the roots of your self-hatred, your personal truths
- My story and the negative truths I held dear for years
- How to turn self-hatred into self-love by becoming your own advocate
Rewrite your past with joy from the present.
Releasing Yourself from the Prison of the Mind
How movement can soothe your soul.
Can’t Move Forward? Dance Backwards.
Unlocking the divine guidance within you.
Practical Magic for Finding Your Path
How to speak to someone with a disability without minimizing them.
What are You Looking At?
Writing & Presentations
Explore a range of creative offerings, all designed to inspire and empower.
Memoir
Life In Captivity is about surviving Eliza’s childhood. See samples.
Articles & Blogs
Read various writings to get a sense of style and expertise.
Presentations
Examples of past presentations in a PDF format.
Eliza’s storytelling transformed my vision into something truly inspiring.
Sarah L.
Author & Visionary