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Susan R. Nelson

Author & Inspirational Speaker
SRNWorks
Country or state 
United States
Available to 
North America
City 
Austin
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Languages 
English
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Yes

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Bio

By all accounts the gunshot to the back of her head should have been fatal. But with the bullet still lodged in her brain, Susan, at age 29, would have to start her life over. In her memoir “The Only Light I Saw Was in Galveston”, Susan shares her journey from death including the moment, while still comatose, she saw a light in the distance, and though NOT the “white light” many speak of, still a glimmer of the possibility of help and hope.

Not only a survivor and author, Susan now speaks out and works actively with both national and state organizations, helping them to find their light for success personally and professionally.

Featured on VICE TV & Media, as well as sharing her story before thousands on behalf of National Gun Violence Awareness Day 2016, ’17 & ’18, Susan uplifts those living with TBI or facing recovery of any type. She has worked with those within the Juvenal Justice system, spoken before both the House & Senate on common sense gun policies and living with a disability, and has been featured on the international pod cast Rebound Stronger.

Surviving a point blank gunshot to the back of the head, Susan is an utmost authority on successfully rebuilding and finding your authentic self after loss and devastation

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Author & Inspirational Speaker

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Achievements (2)
Published Author

Memoir; "The Only Light I saw Was in Galveston" "My Six Year Journey Back...After Death"

Survivor

A medical mystery; surviving and living with a bullet in her brain, awaking from a coma, to having to relearn EVERY task, completely starting over, then succeeding and thriving, Susan is clearly a force to reckon.

Degrees (1)
PhD
University of Life
1993 to 1998

Presentations

Presentations (2)
Living Authentically

Taking off the mask to shine as your imperfectly perfect self. When the path you planned…the road you mapped... takes a devastating turn, how do you pick up the pieces and keep moving forward toward your true authentic self?

A firsthand look at the second... Annie Get Your Gun; we’re all in this together!

In our ever evolving society, a firsthand look at the impact of gun violence on communities; from individual trauma recovery, to families and finances. A common sense conversation on sustaining rights and values while supporting all.

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Books & Articles (3)

The Only Light I Saw Was in Galveston
Susan R. Nelson,
2015
Star-Telegram; She Refused to Die
VICE Media; Fear & Loading

Expertise (18)

PR & Communications
Leadership
Social & Political
Entertainment & Art
Health & Well-being
Bouncing Back From Trauma Authentic Public Speaking Authentic happiness Authentic Communication Self-Leadership Believe in Yourself gun violence Brain Injury mindfulness meditation Meditation and Visualization Parenting Building your personal brand Personal Development
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Why choose me? 

A survivor, author, & connector; living with a bullet in my brain, I shine & share authentically!

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