Guidance, encouragement & inspiration
Honest, engaging presentations filled with practical ideas families and professionals can immediately use.

Real-life insight. Practical tools. Powerful perspective.
Meet Dana Spradling
Speaker · Founder · Caregiver Advocate
Dana cares for her adult son, Taylor, after he suffered an anoxic brain injury. Today she helps audiences navigate caregiving, adaptive wellness, and inclusion with candor and lived experience. She finds moments of humor in situations that can feel anything but funny. Her warmth and perspective leave audiences feeling less alone, more hopeful and inspired.
Current speaking topics
Caregiving Without Losing Yourself: Realities & Resilience
Real Talk, Real Tools: Everyday Adaptive Wellness
Turning Faith Into an Action Word
Inclusion by Design Makes Good Business
University of Cincinnati 
Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise, and Nutrition Sciences
College of Allied Health Sciences
“Thank you, thank you, thank you. You teach us why we need to be better clinicians and treat the person (their loved ones) more than any book could teach.”
Dr. Amu DeSilva, PT, MS, DPT, MA
Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic and Geriatric Physical Therapy
Honest stories, practical tools
From conference stages to clinics and family support groups, Dana shares what caregiving really looks like and the tools that make everyday life a little easier.
Audiences We Serve
Every talk is built around your event, whether that is a conference, a clinic,
or a family support group.
Corporate Lunch & Learn
A corporate lunch & learn is a powerful tool for fostering professional development and promoting continuous learning, all within a convenient and engaging format. A lunch & learn offers a way to inspire employees to ask questions and share ideas while maximizing productivity and minimizing downtime.
Inspirational
Inspirational speeches have the power to ignite motivation, shift perspectives, and drive meaningful change. Whether in the workplace, at conferences, or within communities, inspirational speeches serve as catalysts for personal and professional growth.
Government
Public sector work can be challenging, with bureaucratic hurdles, high-stress situations, and resource constraints. Government speeches can uplift spirits, re-energize employees, and provide the encouragement and resources needed to navigate challenges with resilience.
Business
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, resilience is a crucial trait for success. Business speeches on resilience provide business professionals with the mindset, motivation, and strategies needed to navigate challenges, adapt to change, and thrive under pressure.
OT, PT, & Speech Therapists
Therapists dedicate their careers to empowering others and often work with individuals who are facing difficult or slow recovery processes. Speaking to therapists reminds them why they chose this path, reigniting their passion for making a difference in their patients’ lives.
Life Sciences
Life science professionals work at the cutting edge of research, healthcare, and innovation, often facing complex challenges, high-pressure environments, and setbacks in their pursuit of discovery. Experiments fail, trials take years, and progress can be slow. A life science speech on resilience reinforces the idea that persistence, adaptability, and a growth mindset are key to overcoming obstacles and achieving meaningful discoveries.
Families
Medical challenges often compel families to navigate new routines, advocate tirelessly, process the grief of an altered future, and take on demanding caregiving responsibilities. Stories of resilience serve as powerful reminders that adaptability, creative problem-solving, and a willingness to embrace change can transform uncertainty into strength, fostering hope and determination in the face of adversity.
Healthcare Providers
Families of disabled individuals rely on healthcare providers for guidance, reassurance, and support. These speeches help medical professionals understand the family’s perspective, fostering a more holistic and collaborative approach to care, encouraging them to see beyond medical conditions and connect with patients and families on a human level.
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Lunch & learns, conferences, staff trainings and family support groups.