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Speaking

 

Breath of Life

In her work as a motivational speaker, Margarete Cassalina has been an invited to present at Fortune 500 Companies such as American Airlines, Novartis, Vertex, and ADP.

“[Margarete is] a true leader; thank you so much for sharing your story. It will make an impact with all our female sales leaders.” — Jeff Hazard Division Vice President of Sales at ADP

She has been interviewed by The New York Times, Hudson Valley Magazine, and Z100 NYC. Her television appearances include PBS’s “One on One with Steve Adubato,” CableVision’s “Health View” and numerous interviews on CBS Channel 2 News.  Margarete also loves to interact with readers of Beyond Breathing, See You At Sunset and Embracing the Beauty in the Broken and is available for book signings and readings.

See you at Sunset

Whether she’s discussing her strategies for maintaining the balance between work and life, rising above hardship and loss, her award-winning books, or the advocacy efforts of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Margarete speaks straight-from-the-heart. Her stories are relatable across generations, gender, and cultures and her advice is practical, realistic and empathetic.

“I had the pleasure of partnering with Margarete on a content creation project with the goal of motivating and inspiring caregivers and patients in the cystic fibrosis community. Working with her could not have been more seamless, professional and rewarding. The content that she created exceeded everyone’s expectations – it was beautiful, powerful, emotional and honest. Not only did it resonate with the CF community, it also impacted patients and caregivers in other disease categories. She is a true inspiration and role model to everyone who she comes in contact with.” —Anna Khersonsky, Chandler Chicco Agency.

Margarete’s inspirational messages can lead you to uncover your power, and tapping into levels of personal strength you never knew existed.

Reasons why Margarete is the right speaker for your event, business, or organization:

  • Margarete’s speaking topics are relatable across generations, gender, and cultures and her advice is practical, positive-minded yet realistic, and empathetic.
  • Margarete’s life experiences add credibility to the message she delivers.
  • Margarete is an energetic, interactive speaker with the rare ability to connect with both the hearts and minds of audience members.

Whether she’s speaking to a specialized group or at a national conference, Margarete’s passion and determination inspire audiences to step beyond their limitations as she guides audiences to discover the power within and redefine what personal success truly means in this adventure called: LIFE.

Most Requested Topics:

  •  Conversations with Margarete: In this lecture or Town Hall setting, Margarete gets raw and real with her audience as she shares her personal experiences that led her to write her award-winning book Beyond Breathing, and See You at Sunset, and how she overcame her inability to speak up for herself to speaking in front of thousands. Margarete relates how raising and eventually losing a child to cystic fibrosis impacted her marriage, her mental state, and her ability to move forward. She passionately articulates with honestly her debilitating fears, personal struggles, and her depression. With each obstacle she faced, Margarete outlines what critical steps she took to overcome life’s biggest challenges and she shares how to not only survive but thrive into a positive healthy mindset, strong marriage, and enriching life. Margarete opens up to her audience exploring every emotion, and no topic is off-limits.

(Categories: Overcoming adversity, Motivation, Inspiration, Personal Growth, Faith, Women’s Groups and Workshops)

  • Gut Check:  In this keynote, Margarete illustrates the transitional life lessons that impacted her own personal journey, giving her the skill set to help others in their own path. Margarete relates how she uses ‘gut check’ to navigate through her 30-year marriage, and how it helped her in transitions from having a young family, through the loss of a child, to becoming an empty nester. She covers topics regarding women’s health concerns of emotional and physical stress, work and family balance, and mid-life transitions. Margarete makes her case of trusting gut intuition while staying on-course for a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Margarete uses the acronym G.U.T. for many things during her talk, namely: Grace Under Transitions.

(Categories: Motivation and Inspiration, Stress & Life Balance, Women’s Workshops, Personal Growth, Faith)

  • Pain is Not a Valid Reason for Stopping: Life After Loss: In this keynote, Margarete talks about moving forward after a tragic loss. Her daughter who lost her life to a fatal genetic disease at the age of thirteen once told her that ‘Pain is not a valid reason for stopping’ and that has since become Margarete’s life motto. Facing fear, overcoming depression, finding resilience and fortitude are just some of the topics covered. Margarete shares her personal story and highlights how she was able to fuse grief with life and work toward understanding the beauty of life’s journey.

(Categories: Overcoming Adversity, Faith, Grief, Personal Growth)

 

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Upcoming Appearances

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Past Appearances

  • Guest Speaker at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, San Diego CA

    April 16, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Speaker and Presenter at Breakthrough Prize Award Ceremony in Los Angeles, CA

    April 13, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Speaker – Charlotte, NC

    March 2, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
  • Breath of Life Gala – Manhattan, NYC, NY

    November 9, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Breath of Life Gala – Milwaukee, WI

    September 23, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Women’s Leadership Worshop Weekend – Hudson Valley (NY)

    October 22, 2022 - October 23, 2022
  • Keynote Speaker – Toledo, OH

    September 26, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Book Club Event – Stewartsville, NJ

    February 28, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Guest Speaker at Sales & Movement, NY

    February 26, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Guest Speaker at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Boston, MA

    November 20, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Speaking Engagement with Live. Journey. Fit. NY

    November 13, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Breath of Life Gala – Denver, CO

    November 9, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Speaking at William Paterson University in Paterson, NJ

    November 7, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Speaking Engagement with Live. Journey. Fit

    November 4, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Fireside Chat – The University Club, New York City

    October 22, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Book signing at The Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, NC

    October 17, 2019 - October 20, 2019
  • CF Foundation’s 2019 Volunteer Leadership Conference, San Diego, CA

    March 29, 2019 @ 8:00 am - March 31, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
  • Milton Library Celebrates Founder’s Day with Author Margarete Cassalina

    April 11, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • CF Foundation’s 2018 Volunteer Leadership Conference, Washington, D.C.

    March 16, 2018 @ 8:00 am - March 17, 2018 @ 5:00 pm
  • CF Education Day: Des Moines, IA

    March 3, 2018 @ 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Book signing at Nostrano Vineyards

    October 29, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Rose to Runway-Stamford, CT

    October 27, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
  • Book signing at Barnes & Noble in Poughkeepsie, NY

    October 14, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Cystic Fibrosis Scientific Update-NYC

    September 13, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk-Poughkeepsie, NY

    June 11, 2017
  • Guest Speaker at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Boston, MA

    April 27, 2017
  • CF Foundation’s 2017 Volunteer Leadership Conference, Dallas, TX

    April 7, 2017 - April 8, 2017
  • CF Education Day: Grand Rapids, MI

    March 25, 2017
  • Taste of Utah: Salt Lake City

    November 12, 2016 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • CF Parent’s Night: Salt Lake City

    November 9, 2016 @ 12:00 am
  • Speaking at The Christopher Ricardo Foundation: Miami, FL

    November 4, 2016
  • Rose to Runway-Stamford, CT

    October 20, 2016 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
  • Stride Into Fall-NY

    October 13, 2016 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Cystic Fibrosis Scientific Update-NYC

    September 15, 2016 @ 5:45 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk-Poughkeepsie, NY

    June 12, 2016
  • Interview with CBS-NYC

    June 5, 2016 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • KPMG Great Strides Kick-off Event and Interview, NYC

    April 29, 2016
  • Speaking at The Christopher Ricardo Foundation, NYC

    April 25, 2016 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • CF Foundation’s 2016 Volunteer Leadership Conference, Bethesda, MD

    March 20, 2016
  • NY State Advocacy Day in Albany, NY

    February 1, 2016
  • Breath of Hope–Omaha, NE

    October 15, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Rose to Runway-Stamford, CT

    October 1, 2015 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
  • Cystic Fibrosis Scientific Update-NYC

    September 30, 2015 @ 5:45 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Sip For CF!-New Paltz, NY

    July 23, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Speaking at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.-San Carlos, CA

    June 16, 2015
  • Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk-Poughkeepsie, NY

    June 7, 2015
  • Interview with CBS-NYC

    May 30, 2015 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk-NYC

    May 30, 2015 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wine and Dine for Cystic Fibrosis-New City, NY

    May 21, 2015
  • Great Strides kickoff event with GroupM Worldwide in NYC

    May 7, 2015
  • Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Kick-off Event

    March 25, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • CF Foundation’ s 2015 Volunteer Leadership Conference, Bethesda, MD

    March 20, 2015 - March 21, 2015
  • March on Capitol Hill, DC

    March 19, 2015
  • Atlanta, GA “ShamRockin for a Cure!”

    March 7, 2015 @ 7:00 pm - March 8, 2015 @ 12:00 am
  • NYC Gala for Cystic Fibrosis

    November 6, 2014 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • NYC Skyline Event to benefit Cystic Fibrosis

    October 25, 2014 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Sip for CF New Paltz, NY

    October 23, 2014 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Cystic Fibrosis Scientific Update-NYC

    October 15, 2014 @ 5:45 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk-Poughkeepsie

    June 8, 2014
  • CF Foundation’ s 2014 Volunteer Leadership Conference, Bethesda, MD

    April 4, 2014 - April 5, 2014
  • CF Foundation’ s March on Capitol Hill, DC

    April 3, 2014
  • Black and Orange Ball, Huntington Beach, CA

    October 19, 2013 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Sip for CF New Paltz, NY

    October 3, 2013 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • The Wine Opener in Stamford, CT

    September 26, 2013 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • NYC Skyline Event to benefit Cystic Fibrosis

    July 25, 2013 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
  • 65 Roses Gala

    July 19, 2013 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • American Airlines Celebrity Ski for CF in Vail, CO

    March 2, 2013
  • Cystic Fibrosis Valentine’s Gala

    February 17, 2013 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Taping of Cablevision’s ‘Health View’

    October 24, 2012
  • Speaking about Cystic Fibrosis in Albany, NY

    September 13, 2012 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Speaking at the 17th Annual Wentworth Charities Golf Classic in Maine

    August 22, 2012 @ 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Guest Bartender to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

    May 22, 2012 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Guest on PBS’s Show, “One on One with Steve Adubato”

    March 15, 2012
  • Atlanta, GA “ShamRockin for a Cure!”

    March 10, 2012
  • The Wine Opener for CF: Sip. Savor. Discover.

    October 27, 2011 @ 6:30 pm
  • Fall Fling for Cystic Fibrosis

    October 20, 2011 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Cure Cystic Fibrosis With Comedy!

    September 29, 2011 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • 5th Annual 65 Roses Summer Soiree

    August 6, 2011 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Margarete will be speaking at ‘Rockin a Cure for CF 2’ in Corona, CA

    June 11, 2011 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Margarete will be speaking at the 9th Annual Dinner & Auction in Toledo, OH

    May 14, 2011 @ 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
  • Margarete and Marc honored at the CF Black & White Ball-Westchester, NY

    May 7, 2011 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Margarete will be speaking at the NYC "Breath of Life" Gala

    November 18, 2010 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Margarete will be speaking at "Uncork the Cure" in CT!

    November 4, 2010 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Pipeline to a Cure in California!

    July 31, 2010 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Cystic Fibrosis Walk

    June 6, 2010 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • California Wine Masters on the backlot at Warner Bros. in LA!

    May 15, 2010 @ 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
  • Book Signing in Southern California!

    May 14, 2010 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Milton Library Celebrates Founder’s Day with Author Margarete Cassalina

    April 14, 2010 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Margarete will be at The Black & White Ball at the Ritz Carlton in Westchester, NY

    March 27, 2010 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Book signing at Barnes & Noble in Atlanta, GA

    March 16, 2010 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Atlanta Bound! "Shamrockin for a Cure" Margarete as Keynote speaker

    March 13, 2010 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Margarete will be speaking at the Great Strides Kick-Off Reception

    February 11, 2010 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • NYC Wall Street "Breath of Life" Gala for Cystic Fibrosis

    September 19, 2009 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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