General Session
"Find Your Passion"
Karen McCaa
Live your dreams. Each day you have the opportunity to pursue your passion and live your dreams. Your passion may be something deep down inside of you that you've always known you were born to do. It could also be the discovery of unique gifts and abilities calling you to use them if you are only willing to listen. Are you? Whether you are born with it or discover it later in life, finding your passion can be exhilarating. Pursuing our passion and taking the leap of faith to allow our dreams to become reality can be both exciting and frightening. This session will inspire you to action and give you the courage to live your passion. Don't miss this opportunity to get a shot of energy, inspiration and motivation to lift you up!
Meet Karen McCaa
Karen McCaa is an inspirational speaker, life coach, counselor, and color commentator. Karen is the daughter of a nurse and football coach and has found "her" passion in delivering inspirational messages at various corporations, organizations, schools and churches across the country. This summer, she will continue to deliver her series of motivational camp workshops with selected athletes for the Nike company. Karen has a master's degree in counseling from the University of Tennessee, and a bachelor's in English from Eastern Illinois University. As an athlete, Karen was named to the prestigious Indiana All-Star Basketball Team, and was an Honorable Mention All-American before moving on to play for Eastern Illinois University. She was recently honored in an exhibit in the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. This Indiana native began her counseling career at Milan High School (the school from the movie "Hoosiers") and moved to Iowa four years ago on a leap of faith. Her message focuses on taking risks, following your dreams, loving others, and being true to yourself. Karen's life stories can move you to laughter and tears. Her interests include public speaking, coaching, horseback riding, flying airplanes, and spending time with family and friends. This high energy presenter has a passion for sharing her "joy" for life and "lifting you up!"