Roslyn Franken is an award-winning author, internationally acclaimed speaker, and proud cancer survivor. She has been called a "Master Storyteller".
"Roslyn Franken’s is a powerful voice for teaching, for learning, and for inspiration!"
Her presentations have been described as "Emotionally charged...Uplifting...Breathtaking."
Roslyn engages with a wide array of audiences, spanning from youths to seniors, faith-based groups and community organizations to corporations, cancer groups, and beyond, both across North America and internationally. In 2023, she expanded her reach to Europe, making her speaking debut with a series of live school presentationsin the Netherlands centered around her book, Meant to Be.
Roslyn talks about hope and positivity in overcoming life's challenges
Roslyn embodies the essence of hope and resilience, sharing powerful insights on navigating life's trials with optimism. Her acclaimed non-fiction work, "Meant to Be," has received prestigious recognition, including the National NFAA GOLD book award, and she is also the 2-time winner of the Hernando Sun Reader's Choice GOLD Award for Best Author. Additionally, her captivating stage presentation based on "Meant to Be" has garnered widespread acclaim, drawing international media attention to her compelling story and dynamic storytelling ability.
In this gripping narrative, Roslyn delves into her parents' remarkable journey of survival, love, and triumph over adversity as Holocaust and atomic bomb survivors. She recounts their awe-inspiring tale of enduring captivity continents apart during World War II, defying the odds to eventually unite, marry, and forge a beautiful life together despite the haunting shadows of their past.
Against the backdrop of unimaginable trauma, Roslyn illuminates the indomitable human spirit, showcasing the extraordinary power of love and resilience. Furthermore, the profound impact of her story has led to the adaptation of "Meant to Be" into a screenplay for an upcoming feature motion picture, currently in development.
"A daughter’s moving tribute to her parents, full of heartbreak that leads to uplift." - Kirkus Review
Her parents are real-life examples of resiliency, perseverance, and the unyielding strength of the human spirit amidst adversity. Their remarkable journey gives us all hope, demonstrating that even in the wake of unimaginable tragedy, with a positive outlook and an open heart, we can still find love and joy in the aftermath.
Roslyn's narrative extends beyond her parents' remarkable tale. Diagnosed with cancer at the tender age of 29, facing a tumor nestled against the main artery to her brain, she drew inspiration from her parents' legacy of strength, resilience, and perseverance. Their unwavering example fueled her determination to combat cancer and surmount numerous other life challenges.
In this page-turner book and dynamic stage presentation, renowned for leaving audiences in awe and brimming with hope, Roslyn imparts the invaluable lessons gleaned from her parents' extraordinary journey. Their story serves as a poignant reminder that we all possess the capacity to live our lives to the fullest and contribute to making the world a better place.
"This is such a powerful story everyone needs to hear!!"
Roslyn was the first guest speaker to address the Parkland School Shooting Survivors. See Roslyn's Youth Speaker Program.
Known as the first guest speaker to address the Parkland School Shooting survivors
Roslyn's presentation to the Parkland school class shot into by the gunman in 2018 marked the launch of her Youth Speaker program in the United States.
"Roslyn was able to bring such a positive experience to my students as they were feeling so down about everything. She not only spoke about her parents’ wartime experiences but also about their positive outlook on life. She brought so much brightness and hope to the students and just watching the way they were watching her when she spoke was just amazing.“ ~ Ivy Schamis, Educator at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
In this enlightening book, Roslyn shares her personal journey of overcoming food, weight, and self-image challenges a decade after conquering cancer. She unveils the transformative power of her Lighten Up for Good Wellness program, tailored for corporations and other organizations, which is grounded in the principles outlined in "The A List."
In her book and the accompanying Lighten Up for Good Corporate Wellness Speaker Program, Roslyn draws from her own profound health and weight loss journey, as well as the real-life experiences of her weight loss coaching program clients. Her insights are enriched by her educational background, including a Masters degree in Human Systems Intervention, certification in coaching, and expertise in MBTI® Personality Type Assessment.
"This is an easy-to-read book, with true-life stories from the author to add credibility to her message. She can talk the talk because she has walked the walk. " - Amazon 5-star review
Roslyn Franken has been featured on numerous television and radio shows and newspaper and magazines across North America and abroad with recent television appearances on NBC Daytime, ABC Action News and Spectrum Bay News 9.
Roslyn Franken is also co-author of Death Can Wait: Stories from Cancer Survivors, a fundraising book for cancer research and cancer patient programs. A strictly fundraising book for cancer research and cancer patient programs.