Motivational Speaker Brings Humor and Hope to Cherokee, NC

May 20, 2012 - PRLog -- There's nothing better than over six-hundred women gathered together for a day of laughter, encouragement, and learning ways to improve their mind, spirit, and health. MedWest Health System's 2012 Women Flourish Conference was a raging success, as women gathered at Harrah's Cherokee Event Center in Cherokee, NC on Saturday, May 19th, 2012.

The event was kicked off with award-winning storyteller, comedian, motivational speaker, and author of "Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale?" Kelly Swanson. Her hilarious and powerfully moving one-woman show had the women laughing from start to finish - charmed by her stories - empowered by her messages of encouragement - and walking a little taller as they learned how to see, believe, do, and trust their way to a happier ever after. Attendees claimed that Kelly Swanson said exactly what they needed to hear to help them cope with the challenges in their lives - laughing the whole way.

The day followed with various medical workshops taught by various experts in the healthcare industry, along with numerous health screenings offered at the conference. The luncheon entertainment was Balsam Range - the bluegrass group who just won a Grammy for best bluegrass song, Waiting On The Train To Kitty Hawk. The day ended with a presentation by Naomi Judd, on eight secrets to being a survivor.

There's no question that the Flourish Women's Conference was another big hit in Cherokee, NC - leaving them wondering how to top it. But top it they will, as they plan for the 2013 Flourish Conference which is sure to be an annual highlight in the community.