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MEET
CAROL
Before
being hit by a drunk driver and having six surgeries to rebuild
her face, Carol was a vivacious, beautiful young lady with a
successful career and everything to live for. As a public
relations assistant at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington,
D.C., she wined and dined with congressman and senators. Her
looks were her livelihood.
After
moving to Atlanta, her life changed forever. One morning at 8
a.m., a car crash destroyed Carol's face, shattering her bones
and leaving her unrecognizable. Through this horrific accident,
she lost her job, her husband, and her life as she knew it.
After
six painful surgeries to rebuild her face, Carol never looked
the same. She was suicidal and depressed, but God gave her the
strength to go on. Her spirit remained determined to overcome
any adversity.
Now
Carol is passionate about sharing her story and helping women
build their self-esteem from the inside out. She knows from
personal experience that your outward appearance can be changed
in an instant but your inner self remains the same.
Since
joining Toastmasters International in 2002, Carol has become an
accomplished speaker. She has received her Competent Toastmaster
Award, Advanced Toastmaster Bronze and Competent Leader Award.
Carol served as president of Toastmasters at the Square in
Marietta from 2005-2006. Toastmaster Magazine published a
feature article on her amazing story.
Carol's
appearance on WAGA - TV Fox 5, Good Day Atlanta helped get her
recognized. She has been a guest on TV 57, TV 23 in Cobb County,
KTVO in Missouri, and several radio talk shows.
Of
Face Value, a book based on Carol's true story, was published by
Publish America and is inspiring people of all ages. Carol has
had book signings at Barnes & Noble, Borders and Hastings
bookstores. Her book has captured the attention of many readers
throughout the United States, Mexico, The Bahamas, India and
South Africa.
Her
mission is to save lives by showing students that just one bad
choice could impact
them for the rest for their lives.
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