Her Comeback: with Kimberly Dye

Her Comeback: Getting to the Yes with Kimberly Dye https://hercomebackpodcast.com/ Guest Bio: Kimberly Dye - VP of Advancement at David Lawrence Centers, Naples, FL. Two-time cancer survivor living with MS, adoptive mom at 47, and author of "Getting to the Yes" series. At 57, she says her life has just begun. Key Story Points Health Journey: Two cancer diagnoses (one 3 days before wedding) + multiple sclerosis Unexpected Motherhood: Adopted step-granddaughter at age 3 when Kim was in late 40s Professional Mission: Leading $160M "Hope for Collier" initiative addressing youth mental health crisis. See https://davidlawrencecenters.org/dlc-launches-hope-for-collier-building-stronger-minds-together-initiative-to-address-mental-health-crisis/ The "Getting to the Yes" Philosophy Kim's approach to overcoming challenges: Identify the "No's" - Understand each barrier or objection Create Strategy Over Emotion - "Breathe through it, put a strategy together, refocus" Peel the Onion - Remove obstacles systematically until only "yes" remains Honor Small Yeses - Celebrate progress along the way Powerful Quotes "Any day on this side of the grass is a good day." "There is a route and a way to overcome whatever it is by getting to a yes that works for you... maybe it's a whole series of little yeses on the way to the big yes." "We have to go through a lot before we really know who we are." Actionable Takeaways Plan vs. React: Remove emotion from crisis by creating concrete strategies Find Your "Fire Keepers": Surround yourself with people who see possibilities when you can't Eliminate "Yeah Buts": Focus on what's possible rather than excuses Embrace the Unexpected: Challenges often prepare us for unimaginable opportunities Kim's Books "Getting to the Yes" series - short, actionable guides (50-120 pages): Fundraising basics Campaign building Overcoming fear Coming 2026: Empowerment book for women Available: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, GettingToTheYes.org Connect Website: GettingToTheYes.org Work: DavidLawrenceCenters.org Episode Theme: How life's greatest challenges become the foundation for transformation, especially for women discovering their power after 50.