Valerie Greene was a healthy, athletic and successful business owner until a massive stroke paralyzed the left side of her body and left her unable to speak. Today she is sought out as a speaker delivering a powerful story of courage, determination and success. Valerie is the author of Fire Within: A True Story of Triumph over Tragedy, and the soon-to-be-published, Driven by Fire: Surviving a Massive Stroke . For more information, e-mail valerie@ valeriegreene.com.