Vanessa Ruck - Life Changing Accident to Motorcycle Rider

Vanessa Ruck is founder of The Girl on a Bike, influencer, and motivational speaker with over 300k followers. She understands how precious every day is. Her mission is to make the most of each day and help others do the same In this episode, we dive into Vanessa’s story. She is a UK-based motorcycle rider and racer who faced a life-altering accident in 2014. After the accident, Vanessa was diagnosed with multiple mental health disorders, including depression and a fear of the road. Through her journey, Vanessa demonstrates the importance of accepting and overcoming challenges. Vanessa was an adrenaline junkie, who enjoyed sports like kitesurfing, wakeboarding, snowboarding, and rock climbing. However, in an instant, she was thrown into a new reality when she was hit by a car while on her bike. She had seven surgeries over seven years. She was in a dark place and it was difficult for her to accept the changes that had taken place. Join us for a powerful and inspiring episode about overcoming challenges and finding success, even in the most difficult of circumstances. Vanessa Ruck LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessaprocter Website: www.thegirlonabike.com Kaylee Felio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gotopartsgirl Website: https://www.partsedge.com Takeaways: Challenges are a part of life Acceptance is key Focus on what can be done Don't give up Quote “My mission is to make the most of each day and help others do the same.”