“Your TEDx talk was one of the most memorable presentations of the day for one simple reason: your complete vulnerability. Your message about the power of mindset shows how achieving something you never thought was possible could become possible by simply believing your goal has already been achieved.

What stood out most was your willingness to be vulnerable. From sharing the emotional story of your son signing up for the O. C. S. and how it challenged the future you had imagined for him. To the ankle brace meant for your ankle that you held in your hand all the way from mile 18 to the finish at 26.2. My applause for putting it out there. These stories are the glimpses that showcase how challenges can be overcome and puts power to your message.

To anyone who has run a marathon, I am in awe. To you that ran a marathon without so many of the common practice routines that we adopt is, dare I say, mad! But you did it, and you proved it can be done. Your stories perfectly illustrates that our greatest limits are often the ones we place on ourselves.

As a fellow marathon runner and TEDx speaker, your talk resonated with me on many levels. Thank you for sharing your story with such honesty and courage. You didn't just talk about resilience - you demonstrated it.”

- Neal Prinsloo