After being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 42, Dara left her 20-year career as a personal banker and financial planner to focus on writing, speaking and mentoring. Her popular blog, "Crazy Perfect Life," reaches over 175,000 followers across the globe through her website and social media. She is a frequent contributor to The Huffington Post and is a columnist for Forsyth Woman Magazine. In addition to writing, Dara shares her inspirational words by speaking at events for medical centers and civic groups. She also provides individualized mentoring for those learning to cope with their own cancer diagnoses. Dara currently lives in Lewisville, North Carolina with her husband, Jon, and their two teenage daughters, Zoe and Avi. Visit Dara online at www.crazyperfectlife.com and on social media.