Audacious Optimism

PRAISE FOR Audacious Optimism "In the game of life, just like on the football field, optimism is a playbook we must choose to follow. Audacious Optimism reminds us that even when the odds seem stacked against us, we hold the power. The power to tap into our mental toughness and bold hope, to emerge victorious." --TRENT GREEN, retired 15 year NFL Quarterback and current broadcaster for the NFL on CBS "In my role as one of Shanna's physicians, I have personally witnessed her bold and contagious optimism. Her strength and perseverance undoubtedly played a crucial role in the recovery process. She serves as a reminder that healing goes beyond medication; it involves the indomitable human spirit." --JOHN P. LEONETTI, MD, Professor & Vice-Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery, Otology, Neurotology, Skull Base Surgery; Co-Director of the Loyola Center for Cranial Base Surgery "As an athlete, survivor, and, simply, a human being, I find myself deeply connected to Shanna's message in Audacious Optimism. She shares her story with honesty and vulnerability, reminding us that optimism is not about ignoring the challenges we face. Instead, it is about making a choice to activate hope even when the odds seem impossible to overcome." --SIRI LINDLEY, Olympic Coach, World Champion, and Hall of Fame Triathlete "I wholeheartedly endorse Audacious Optimism. Shanna's remarkable journey--spanning professional cheerleading, a life-threatening diagnosis, and her inspiring recovery--ignites a passionate spark of bold hope. Her story is not just one of resilience; it's a call to action, encouraging us all to embrace optimism in the face of adversity. This book has the power to transform lives and inspire a movement of unwavering hope." --TAVIA HUNT, Director of Chiefs Women's Organization and proud wife of Kansas City Chiefs Chairman & CEO, Clark Hunt