Thriving after crisis
is possible!

Vanessa helps people reframe their approach to crises by leveraging all their experiences in order to grow, thrive, and contribute in every stage of life.

  • Patient Advocate

    Oncology & Mental Health

  • Personalized Coaching

    Survivorship & Crisis Management

  • Lived Experience Expert

    2-Time Breast Cancer Survivor

  • “After a cancer diagnosis, and with a newborn baby, I was faced with returning from maternity leave with a lack of confidence and understanding of how I fit back into the workplace. Vanessa helped me get my feet back under me, reminded me of my strengths, and rediscover the strong woman leader within me.“

  • "Vanessa Walker is the embodiment of grace and heavenly joy. She genuinely practices what she preaches. Even in her rawest moments she exhibits compassion and humor.”

  • “Whatever struggles you or someone you love may be experiencing, chances are, Vanessa has been there, too. With her honesty, humor, and commitment to service, she'll help you wade through the struggle, feel all the feelings, and blaze a trail toward finding joy. I am a better person because I met Vanessa Walker. You will be, too.”

  • "Vanessa is a powerful voice for today's generation. Her words, whether written or spoken, are honest, thought-provoking, convicting, and most importantly, full of HOPE."

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Speaking &
Workshops

Coaching for
Individuals

Consulting for Businesses

Take the first steps out of a crisis and towards joy TODAY.

Watch my F.L.O.W Forward Framework video and get:

  1. Actionable steps that are broken down into four parts.

  2. Inspiration to move forward in the next phase of your healing journey.

  3. A mindset reset that will leave you feeling motivated and inspired.

Find inspiration on the blog

In my book, Make Room for Joy, I use my story of cancer, betrayal, abandonment, and grief as a tool to encourage readers to choose hope, take a leap of faith, and make room for joy no matter what's going on in life. Each chapter ends with a Make it Personal section, which helps readers embrace the connection between suffering and joy and experience a new kind of joy that is impossible to contain and easy to share.

Feeling stuck, under-motivated & hopeless?

Life’s disruptions have a way of stealing our focus, our clarity, and our joy. This is normal. But moving forward takes grit and determination – and it won’t always be fun. It’s hard to keep going after a major disappointment. It’s hard to stay focused and contribute amid a shifting personal and professional landscape.

Deconstructing, how crises or circumstances have changed/halted your life is an essential step to thriving after the crisis. I help people evaluate how their physical, emotional, and professional spaces impact their ability to move forward. I work with people to clarify the question, “What Next?” and help you create a plan to move forward with clarity, confidence, and joy.

Resiliency is Vanessa’s Superpower!

As a speaker, adversity coach, patient advocate, and found of the non-profit Living After Crisis Inc., Vanessa has spoken frequently in front of crowds of 3K+, facilitated difficult conversations for Fortune 500 companies, and supported hundreds of individuals to overcome personal health, and career challenges.