9/11 Survivor Story | South Tower Escape and Life After September 11

On September 11, 2001, Mimi Bach was on the 63rd floor of the South Tower when the first plane struck the World Trade Center. Seventy-three minutes later, the South Tower collapsed.

In this powerful 9/11 survivor interview, Mimi shares her firsthand experience of escaping the tower, the heroes who helped others survive, and how the events of September 11 changed her life forever.

This episode of The Values Exchange goes beyond the escape—it’s about resilience, gratitude, and finding purpose after tragedy. Mimi reflects on what it means to rebuild life after 9/11, why gratitude became her guiding principle, and how she turned her story into a mission to help others.

👉 In this 9/11 Survivor Story, you’ll hear:

• Escaping from the 63rd floor of the South Tower on 9/11

• What happened inside the stairwells of the World Trade Center

• Honoring the first responders and security teams who gave their lives

• How gratitude helped rebuild confidence after September 11

• Lessons in leadership, resilience, and finding new purpose after tragedy