Stupendous Love: Living a Life You Love Report
Audience Feedback on May 8, 2026
Attendee Responses
126
98% found this session valuable
93% would hear this speaker again
Attendees found this session
Inspiring
97%
Relevant
96%
Engaging
93%
Actionable
93%
Summary: A Powerful Reminder to Live Boldly: Heather Wood's Inspiring Message Will Move You to Stop Waiting and Start Living
Heather Wood delivered an absolutely breathtaking talk that inspired me to live life in the messy middle and stop waiting for the perfect time! Her authentic message about finding beauty after unimaginable loss is "so powerful and real, it's not sugar coated or idealistic, it's true and authentic." Heather's courage to share her story and her perspective of focusing on what she had rather than what she lost demonstrates amazing strength. You can tell she fully believes and lives the message she is sharing, reminding us all to be intentional with our time, live presently, and "live boldly stupendously."
Presentation Outcomes Achieved:
Don't wait for the perfect time to live your life—it may never come. Be intentional with your time and take action today.
Focus on what you have and the memories you've made, rather than only on what you've lost. This perspective can help you move forward with gratitude.
Live boldly in the messy middle of life. Embrace the present moment and find beauty even during difficult times.
How attendees describe this talk
I’d say, it warmed my heart to see you thriving. Though we don’t know each other, as a mother from Liverpool, close to your district, I knew people who knew you and your daughter, and as a mother, I cried with and for you when I heard your story. I’m so happy to see the healing you’ve experienced and the healing you’re offering others.💗
Heather Juston
Very inspirational, I had a great loss at 17 when I lost my mother unexpectedly. I love her perspective of not looking at it as a loss but instead of what I had, and what I had made me the mother I am today.
Lisa
My niece and nephew knew your daughter and went to school with the her. They said she was a wonderful girl. I am so sad for your loss and am very thankful for you sharing your story and being so honest.
Fabiola Tedesco
You are truly an inspiration and full of very important information. To live life to the fullest even in the worst moments. Life is short & reflect on life. Live boldly & stupendously.
Shannon Stein
A great reminder to live life in the present. Life gets too busy and it’s too easy to get wrapped up in things that are not important. Be intentional with your time and take the trip!
Sara
Hearing her speak after such a huge life changing incident how she chose to be strong and live. Congratulations on being able to hold the memories and brave enough to go forward
Diane Parru-Soutar
It is definitely difficult to hear but so inspiring to hear the message and see your courage. You are an amazing example of how to overcome fear and trauma.
Amanda Berlin
A woman who has gone through massive transformation from the trauma she has experienced. Reminding me that we should not wait to live our lives today.
Carly
It is motivating Shows how to keep on living life to the fullest you will know this story if you are from Bville or Syracuse.
Emily
Feedback for Heather and the event
Please include cancer as one of the beginning topics where you describe why life can be challenging. I have been living with stage 3 now 4 ovarian cancer for 9 years. Your talk really resonated with me.
Amy Diel
Heather went through such a difficult time, and I admire her positive words to continue to live life and fulfill your dreams.
Cindy Seymour
This was a great talk and a moving message to hear - especially for teachers nearing the end of the year.
Attendee
This message is so powerful and real, it’s not sugar coated or idealistic, it’s true and authentic
Danny Rothaar
That she is courageous and an inspiration to many. Thank you for bringing vulnerable:)
Attendee
Just that I am amazed at the strength that she has.
Gregory Myers
You matter and I appreciate your openness .
Karen Clemente
I loved it! I love that you are authentic!
Sara
Thank you for sharing your story :)
Sarah Schahczenski