What if we un-limited ourselves and opened up to possibility?
I offer my audiences a unique yet simple perspective toward letting go of life's constraints and opening up to a life unleashed. ​
Research states that our brains can produce as many as 50,000 thoughts per day and that over 95% of these thoughts are repeated daily. Your daily thoughts become your beliefs,
​which become your mindset and create your reality.
It's inevitable that at some point we all face adversity, challenges, and moments of feeling stuck.  When I was going through the biggest upheaval of my life, I quickly realized I had more power over how I experienced my circumstances than I had ever realized before. 
​"Risa is a FUN, energetic and emotional speaker that immediately captivates the attention of her audience. She has the rare and magical quality of engaging the listener in such a way that they feel as if they're accompanying her on the journey of her story rather than simply hearing about it."
- Gabriel H.
Speaking Events
Is shifting perspective really easier said than done?
Risa shares her journey through adversity,
​and what could have stopped her from living but instead, gave her the opportunity of a lifetime.
On stage, Risa is real and expressive tapping
​into her story telling background.
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Listen to my TEDx Talk Here!
 Podcast Interviews
 Risa has been a guest on over 100 podcasts and radio stations including NPR, sharing in
​dialog on topics such as resilience,
shifting perspective, and limitless mindset.
You'll get genuine, vulnerable,
and authentic connection with Risa.

EVENTS

Medical Center Talk
Forest Hills, NY - October 2025
Jersey Shore Medical Center
Neptune City, NJ - October 2025
California Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Anaheim, CA - September 6th, 2025
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August 30th, 2025
Rocky Mountain Endocrinology and Diabetes Center
Idaho Falls, ID - June 26th, 2025
Regional Acromegaly Community Meeting - Cedar Sinai
Beverly Hills, CA - May 4th, 2025
Southern Society of Endocrinologists Annual Meeting
Memphis, TN - ​March 28th-30th, 2025
Chiesi Annual Sales Conference
Nashville, TN - March 5th, 2025
Panel Discussion for Acromegaly and the Connection to Mental Health
Chiesi Pharmaceuticals
November 18th, 2024
40 Women Over 40 Project and Exhibit
Portland, OR - September 28th, 2024
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Breaking The Silence
Summer Summit Series
July 29th & 30th, 2024

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​Success Beyond Sickness
Virtual Presentation Series
April 28th-May 12th, 2024
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Rare Disease Day 
February 29th, 2024
Chiesi Pharmaceuticals 
Boston, MA
Pathfndr2 Conference - June 21-24, 2022
with Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Allucent, & Resolution Latin America
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​Ionis Rare Disease Webinar on Acromegaly April 23rd, 2021

​Pituitary World News Article - Click Here

​Watch Video - Click Here
Rare Disease Day Live Presentation - February 28th, 2020
Ionis Pharmaceuticals - Carlsbad, CA

ARTICLES

Marshmallow Clouds, A Personal Story 
Published July 2020
READ IT HERE!

​​​Also published on Pituitary World News Espana - CLICK HERE
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​​Highlander Monthly
​March 2020 Issue
Click HERE to read My Story
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Coal Creek Canyon Mountain Messenger
​"Risa's Story" & "The Road Unpaved"
February 2020 Issue and January 2024 Issue
Learn more about my story and how Gestalt helped me on Pituitary World News:  
​Risa's Story

RESOURCES

Bio - Download Here
Short Bio - Download Here
Headshot - Download Here
Book Cover - Download Here
​Speaker Kit - Upon Request
​Inquire about having Risa speak at your event
​Use form below or send email directly to:  [email protected]