Her work evokes tears and laughter simultaneously. She has spoken to several community organizations, secondary schools and university campuses on the east and west coasts. Cornelia is one the three individuals who has changed my life. Her message is powerful and her ability to impart hope universally brings people to new awareness as well a sense of freedom and ownership of their lives. Mark S. Albion, Ph.D., presenter for 880 delegates of the United Nations, during the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements, Instanbul, Turkey, 1996.
Attitude is as important as aptitude.
We are born as pure as complete individuals, then we are subjected to a toxic environment and become subservient and ultimately turn away from ourselves. My talk is about recognizing what place you are in, identifying your issues and coming forward to climb a mountain. I know there is always another step to take, and yet another mountain to climb. Because I have climbed so many, I am able to reach back and help lift someone else up. . . I found my way to emotional, mental and physical health and then share my journey.