In this inspirational presentation, Sara touches on issues like post-traumatic growth, resiliency, recovery, social entrepreneurship and the importance of community. You will glean lessons from Rwanda, where Sara once lived and continues to stay connected through her purpose-driven work, as the founder of Africa Healing Exchange and 3 Mountains Beverage.

Her talk uncovers the connection between suicide, addiction and a sense of isolation, and offers insight into how we can stop the cycle in our own families. The ultimate conclusion is learning about the empowering business models that Sara is creating in partnership with the women who once saved her life 20 years ago and she invites the audience to travel with her to explore the Healing Garden firsthand.

Sara Delaney is the Founder of Asheville-based nonprofit Africa Healing Exchange (AHE) and the owner of 3 Mountains, a social enterprise with product lines Silverback Nonalcoholic Beverage & Tîma Tea. Sara is a passionate global activist and social entrepreneur and has been working with the people of Rwanda for over a decade. She holds business, nonprofit and leadership degrees from Simmons College, Grande Ecole Du Commerce, and SIT Graduate Institute, and is a former Mama Hope International Executive Fellow. Sara grew up in Vermont lives in Asheville with her husband and their two sons.