Her message is one of learning how to conquer change and achieve transformation through triumph over trials. Faced with insurmountable odds, she learned to be persistent during life-threatening times. When her goal of being an Olympic ski racer was cut short, she bounced back by becoming a surfer.

Donna has been suicidal, broke, and a single mother, and she’s cheated death three times; she overcame these challenges with her relentless energy and unbreakable spirit. Through an unexpected turn of events, a master teacher entered her life and instilled in her the tools needed to go from ordinary to extraordinary. She passes on this wisdom with strategies to blast through those invisible walls that limit you … so you can become unstoppable.

She has been an active organizer of the Special Olympics Winter Games in Northern California, fundraiser for Arts for the Schools, an organization to empower the youth, a supporter and participant in the Relay for Life Cancer Charity Walk Events, and an advocate for the American Heart Association Go Red For Women Campaign.

A former Miss Hawaii and television actress, Donna Hartley shared her compelling story on NBC, ABC, PBS, and in The New York Times. Donna is a master speaker and an intuitive mentor. A sought-after expert on surviving challenges and developing heart centered leadership. Donna Hartley is a member of the National Speakers Association, Screen Actors Guild and the owner of Hartley International. She has six stories in the Chocolate for a Women’s Soul series and two stories in the Chicken Soup series. In addition, she is the author of Fire Up Your Life!, Fire Up Your Intuition!, Fire Up Your Healing! and the Healing Meditation CD and Insights Workbook.

 Fire Up Your Life! A Journey to Transformation (Most Requested)

If you have ever wondered about your life purpose, Donna shares her insights gained from her own experiences and offers nine strategies to overcome daunting challenges, get you unstuck, and moving to great fulfillment and transformation. Acquire the skills you need to take your leadership expertise to the next level. You will be empowered to shift your attitude with this inspirational and uplifting presentation. A master storyteller Donna relates the lessons learned from three life-altering events… a plane crash, Stage III Melanoma and open heart surgery… all on March 1 of different years. Master the techniques it takes to be a survivor and thrive in these changing times.

Fire Up Your Heart! A Journey to the Knowing

Donna had to conquer every self-defeating thought and pattern if she was to understand her lessons and live. During open heart surgery, a magnificent happening occurred as she drifted from her physical body and transcended time and space. Greeted by her mystical mentor, family and friends an unconditional love overwhelmed her, as she was instilled with insights from the ascended masters, including instructions to share her experiences with others. In this presentation, Donna will share ten strategies to replace self-defeating thoughts and break free of negative patterns forever.

Fire Up Your Healing! A Journey to Restore Relationships and Health

“Melanoma… Stage III.” Those three words struck fear into every part of Donna’s body in 2002. Donna shares a ten-step health regime, blending a holistic approach with traditional medicine that she developed after receiving her diagnosis of State III Melanoma. After adhering to this health plan, she was told she was cancer-free. She has remained cancer-free since embracing a new approach.

Healing Meditations: Mindfulness and Relaxation

Meditation is a refreshing way to manage stress in your life and create restful sleep. In this presentation, Donna teaches the history and benefits of meditation along with a variety of effective techniques. Relax your body and travel on white puffy clouds to heal and rejuvenate your body and soul. Meditation is beneficial for staying healthy and increasing your energy while providing spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical balance. You are worth it! Take the time to develop your inner calm. A crucial skill you will develop from ongoing meditation is to trust your intuition.