Mental Health Awareness with Sara Troy and her guest Michelle Von Ruden, on air from December 9th

I’ve been shaped by the moments when life shut off my light without warning—the phone call, the car accident, the losses, the setbacks, the seasons that forced me to slow down, reevaluate, and rebuild from the inside out. Those light-switch moments didn’t just interrupt my life; they revealed who I was and who I was becoming. They taught me that resilience isn’t about pushing harder—it’s about rising differently. Today, I help ambitious women and leaders move through their own light-switch moments: the overwhelm, the transitions, the unexpected shifts that leave them feeling stuck or disconnected from who they want to be. My message is this: you may not control when the light goes out, but you can choose how you turn it back on. And when you do, you don’t just return—you rise stronger, clearer, and more aligned with the life you’re meant to lead.

Michelle Von Ruden is a leadership speaker and growth coach who equip women and organizations to navigate disruption with resilience and alignment. Drawing from her own light-switch moments, she gives audiences clear frameworks to regain focus, rebuild momentum, and lead with greater purpose and confidence. She helps people rise differently—and rise stronger.

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