July Professional Development Lunch

Katie says, “My journey started almost four years ago. I was helping my mom clean out her garden shed (which used to be my playhouse growing up) and I thought I had cleared the door frame but I hadn’t and I hit it with the top of my head. From that my life changed. I got a TBI and Post concussions syndrome. I had to go to On With Life in Ankeny, Iowa. I went through their outpatient concussions clinic for almost seven months. It was one of the toughest, hardest things I have ever done in my whole life but I am so grateful for that place. I would not be where I am today without them.

“I started my own business because it was a lot easier than going back into the workforce at the time. After a lot of work and therapy, I believe that I was given my injury to help other people believe that they can do whatever they want to do. I want to be able to advocate for people who deserve a second chance at life. My quote in life is, ‘Just keep swimming.’”