Mellanie True Hills
A Woman’s Guide to Saving Her Own Life - Show #44

Having had a brush with death in emergency heart surgery, Mellanie True Hills (www.mellaniehills.com) now uses her second chance to coach individuals in creating healthy lifestyles and organizations in creating healthy, productive workplaces.

As the founder and CEO of the American Foundation for Women’s Health, a non-profit organization dedicated to education and awareness about women’s health issues, Hills’ mission is to spread awareness of heart disease. An expert on women’s health, she frequently speaks for corporations, associations and at women’s health events, motivating and inspiring people to greater productivity and health. Executives say that she delivers business results. Audiences say “She saved my life.”

In addition to being a wife and mother, Hills is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Heart Association for Williamson County, Texas and handles media appearances on their behalf to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke.

Mellanie answered the following questions:

What is “The Woman’s Guide” about?

How has heart disease changed your life?

Why is heart disease such a pressing issue for women?

How do women differ from men when it comes to heart disease?

What is the HEART Program?

What message do you want to get out to women?

What kind of work do you do with the American Foundation for Women’s Health?

How has stress in the workplace played a factor in the issue of women’s health?

What are some tips for decreasing stress in the workplace?

How do your experiences as an Internet pioneer help you in achieving your goals?

When did you first begin to promote women’s health?

What inspired you to write “A Woman’s Guide”?

Did you encounter any challenges when writing “The Woman’s Guide”?

Who are some of your role models?

What were some challenges you encountered on your road to success?

How has your personal and professional experience better prepared you to write “The Woman’s Guide?”

What are some of the contributions you have made to the organizations that you lead?

What would you suggest to people who struggle with heart disease?

What is the most challenging element of your job today?

What common challenge or obstacle do you find that most people struggle with when dealing with heart disease?

How does your book help readers who may or may not have heart disease?

Which aspect of your career do you find to be the most fulfilling?

What plans do you have in store for the future?

How can people get your book?

Is there anything else you’d like to add?

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