Meet Risa...

Author, TEDx Speaker, Creativity Coach,
​Dreamer of Dreams and Lover of Life

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​​​​I believe in being kind to others, and even more so,
​being kind to oneself.
I believe that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I believe in soul connection.
I believe every living being deserves compassion.
I believe in second chances.
I believe anything is possible.
I believe in miracles.
I believe we each hold the power to heal.


​Speak, Feel, and Live Authentically.

Features, Accolades, and Fun Tidbits

40 Women Over 40 Project and Exhibit
Portland, Oregon
September 28th, 2024
Read My Story Here
The Global Women of Choice Awards Recipient
​March 2024
​Video Link Here
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Featured:
The Global Women Magazine
June 2024 Issue
View the article HERE!
Featured:
Building Her Dream
July/August 2024 Issue
View the article HERE!
My Story:
Pituitary Life
October 2025 Issue
View the article HERE!
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​My TEDx Talk featured on PWN
​October 2025
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​Marquis Who's Who in America - 2025
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​Success Savvy Magazine
My Pivot Point: Turning Pain into Purpose
August 2025 Issue
Medium
Contributing Writer - Why Your Best Answer is "No" 
July 28th, 2025 - Read it Here!
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​The Pituitary Foundation
​Pituitary Hero Award
February 2024
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Authority Magazine
January 2025 - Click logo to read my interview!
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​Readers Magnet - Author's Lounge Article
December 2024 - Click the logo to read my article!
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​VoyageDenver Article
​December 2024 - Read it Here!
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​​CanvasRebel Interview
​December 2024 - Click the logo to read the full interview!
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​Thirst Colorado Magazine Interview
December 2024 - Click the logo to read it now!
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Shoutout Colorado Magazine Interview
November 2024 - Click the logo to read it now!
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Relatable Voice Magazine
Banter with a Brain Tumor named "Bubba"
November 2024 - READ IT HERE - Click the Logo!
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Bold Journey Magazine Interview
Meet Risa August
October 2024 - READ IT HERE - Click the Logo!
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​Contributing writer in Today's Woman Magazine article:
Mental Game | Unleashing the Power of Mind Over Matter in Sports
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​Force to be Reckon With Magazine
August 2024 Issue
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​Featured article in Women's Journal
Risa August's Journey Beyond Boundaries Toward Freedom

What Else???

  • Experienced in team building, group dynamics, and conflict management.
  • Strong background in business administration and management. 
  • A master of event planning and coordinating.
  • Completed multiple workshops in Storytelling and Writing.
  • Certificate in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy.
  • ACE certified Fitness Trainer and Spin Instructor.
  • Completed two Ironman races and several bike tours exceeding 300 miles.
  • Backpacked the Milford Track in New Zealand, and trekked to Everest Base Camp in Nepal.
  • Conquered the Salkantay Pass in Peru.
  • Bicycled from Canada to Mexico on the Pacific Coast Highway.
  • Official pilgrim of the Camino de Santiago in Spain.
  • Survivor of brain surgery and warrior against rare disease.
  • Environmental Educator, Wilderness Therapy Guide, and Ridge Runner.
  • Passionate about road cycling, mountain climbing, and using my creativity.
  • A lover of travel, deep connection, and the natural world.​
  • Yes! to new experiences.
  • I adore my canine kiddos!!!