AdventHealth
AdventHealth is a nonprofit, faith-based healthcare system providing whole-person care through over 50 hospitals and numerous facilities nationwide.
AUDIENCE: 200 employees across departments, with virtual access extended to 35,000 staff
LOCATION: Virtual
CHALLENGE: To empower staff during a “Built to Be Resilient” month-long series with a story that reignites purpose and highlights mental, emotional, and spiritual resilience.
CARA BROOKINS’ SOLUTION:
Delivered 60-minute keynote: “Rise & Resilience: A True Story”
30-minute live Q&A moderated by wellness team
Reinforced AdventHealth’s holistic wellness philosophy
As part of their “Built to Be Resilient” wellness series, AdventHealth needed a keynote speaker who could bridge the gap between emotional strength and professional purpose. With over 200 live viewers and access provided to their 35,000+ employees, the impact needed to be big, and deeply personal.
Cara Brookins delivered “Rise & Resilience: A True Story” to kick off the final week of the series. Her story of building a house with her children as a way to escape abuse was more than a narrative, it was a call to action. She showed how inner strength can be cultivated one small choice at a time, even when life feels unmanageable.
Her message resonated across departments, from medical staff to admin, and reminded employees why their work matters, and how to remain resilient in high-stress environments.
A lengthy Q&A moderated by the health and wellness team allowed for interactive reflection and personalized takeaways that aligned perfectly with AdventHealth’s mission of whole-person care.
