Ep. 131 Donna Bollinger: Break That Grip! Lessons From The Ocean Of Life.

Meet the vivacious Donna Bollinger!  Donna Bollinger is a mother of four, an athlete, a coach, an announcer, a Basic Life Support Instructor, an ocean safety expert, and a singer-songwriter. As she energizes and inspires people, she also teaches the importance of life- saving skills. Two-time national record holder for swimming. Swimmer at The University of North Carolina, ACC Champions. Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications. National level cyclist and triathlete. City Team Ministries youth outreach coordinator in San Jose, Ca. Ocean Rescue Lifeguard and Basic Life Support Instructor. Police Athletic League ocean safety and CPR support. Announcer and Emcee who also performs The National Anthem. Singer and Songwriter Author of the best-selling book Break That Grip... Lessons From the Ocean of Life Her Mission To develop future leaders with character, by helping individuals break the grip of anxiety, and practice being excellent responders. Comparing life to the ocean makes my presentation thrilling and memorable. They'll learn how to save themselves and others if caught in a rip current and also how to save a life if someone needs CPR. Donna Bollinger immediately captivates the attention of youth with her high-energy and mesmerizing stories. After her life and the lives of her loved ones were threatened by a rip current, Donna Bollinger went on a quest to learn how to manage the power of the ocean and teach others how to do the same. She became a lifeguard in order to train junior lifeguards and organized Ocean Safety Days to teach people of all ages and races how to escape these deadly currents. When Donna had to face challenging circumstances in her life, she began to realize that learning how to manage the ocean was similar to learning how to manage her mindset. Being a mother of four, an inspirational speaker, and a creative composer, she entertains students while instilling valuable life lessons. Donna loves to tell stories with happy endings and she encourages others to do the same. Testimonials “Thank you for coming into our 5th period Peer Remediation class to teach us CPR. I loved your enthusiasm when explaining and it kept my attention! I know what to do now when someone needs CPR! I know how much teaching this to kids meant to you and it showed. Keep doing what you do and thanks again!” —Abi J “Many thanks for your wonderful presentation. I especially admire how well you were able to keep the whole class engaged—between funny jokes and a powerful message. I hope you can visit us with another inspiring word soon!” —Cameron K "Donna Bollinger is a powerhouse speaker with a compelling and relevant message for our youth. As a former Ocean Rescue Lifeguard and Basic Life Support Instructor, she takes her real-life experiences on the beach and transforms them into dynamic life lessons. Her passion for equipping young people as they navigate the strong currents of life is unmatched. " - Clay Banks, CBSI, Burbank, California Empowerment Center for Creative Studies www.donnabollinger.com