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" THIS BOOK SHOULD COME WITH A WARNING - Buckle up! your feelings will not respect your need to look good and I was in tears in short order. Ordinary Courage is one hell of an emotional ride right from the start. Vanisha's writing and account of her life in this first book could be required reading for anyone who wants to learn about resiliency. I applaud her and thank her for the immense courage and vulnerability she showed by putting this out to the world. I know many of you will feel the same. I highly recommend this book to anyone that needs hope - All of Us. This is exactly what Brene Brown writes about in Daring Greatly. "
— Mr. Stacey Petersen CEO Cedars at Cobble Hill
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Meet Vanisha
Speaker, Author & Social Justice Warrior
It takes gusto to live your recovery out loud, but that is how Vanisha Breault has pledged to live her life—every day. Recognizing her community as a chance to impact change on a local and national level, she is a crusader for social justice. Vanisha's personal story of addiction is the motivating force behind her dream of breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health issues—a goal that couldn't be timelier.
Vanisha is the Founder of the Terminator Foundation, a nonprofit organization helping youth overcome addiction. Its motto The Truth is You Can Recover drives the mission to revolutionize lives through the sport of triathlon. Offering one-on-one coaching, training, support, mindfulness practices and a guaranteed non-judgemental atmosphere, the Foundation hosts an annual conference and several fundraisers to help support individuals and families impacted by addiction.
"Vanisha Breault is a warrior who battled her demons and came out even stronger on the other side!
Vanisha is a powerful speaker who evokes a full range of emotions and gives you an incredible perspective on the battle against addiction.
Warning! Listening to Vanisha share her story will make you laugh, cry and be truly amazed at the power of the human spirit!"
Vanisha is a powerful speaker who evokes a full range of emotions and gives you an incredible perspective on the battle against addiction.
Warning! Listening to Vanisha share her story will make you laugh, cry and be truly amazed at the power of the human spirit!"
— Sue Deyell (Newstalk 770 Calgary)
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Vanisha in the media
Breakfast Television | Terminator Foundation | September 13th 2018 | Watch Now
Global News | Off Script Podcast - The High Life | August 18th 2017 | Listen Now
The Calgary Journal | Ran From Alcohol | August 11th 2018 | Read Now
Global News | Terminator Triathlon Global Story | August 14, 2017 | Watch Now
Global News | Calgary Mother Shares Her Fight to Save Daughters Life | September 1st 2015 | Watch Now
Huffpost | Every story is meant to be told | October 13, 2016 | Read Now
Global News | Everyday Hero | January 12, 2014 | Watch Now
Habitat for Humanity | Hero to Me: Elijah | January 28th 2015 | Watch Now
Global News | Fentanyl Crime | September 30th 2015 | Watch Now
Global News | “I worry about people not having enough beds” | November 23, 2015 | Watch Now
CTV News | Fentanyl and other Drugs seized in Raids | December 15, 2015 | Watch Now
CTV News Breakfast Morning Show | Fentanyl Crisis | January 11th, 2016 | Watch Now
Calgary Herald | Printed Story | December 2, 2015 | Read Now
Awards, Boards & Accomplishments
Nadine Stirling Memorial Award
Wild Rose Award
Primary Care Opioid Response Initiative Board
CCSA Youth and Family Advisory Board
Contributing Author, I AM a Brilliant Women
70.3 Ironman 2x Completion
Women Build Ambassador Habitat for Humanity
Global National Every day Hero
"Vanisha Breault gave a fire filled inspirational talk at Women Talk in Calgary about her journey through her own alcoholism and her daughter’s addiction. Sharing her message with your audience would be of service to so many of us that are secretly dealing with issues that could be overcome much easier with openness and community."
— Tammy Plunkett (Co-Director for Calgary Women Talk)
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