July 04, 2022

From Trauma to Triumph Annabel's Quintero Journey

36 minutes

Annabel Quintero is a certified wellness coach, best-selling author & DEI strategist. Also known as a "Cultural Wellness Coach". Her best-selling book Step Jump Annabel Quintero is a story of hope dedicated to helping others transform trauma into triumph. Her life was irrevocably altered on September 11th, 2001, when she narrowly escaped from the 46th floor of the One World Trade Center during the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil.

Episode Highlights:

Dancing with hip hop’s cultural architects like New York City Breakers and Rocksteady Crew. (1:51)

Dance as a ceremony as a spiritual practice. (6:16)

Growing up in Puerto Rico and New York. (8:30)

I knew I had to get out of the building. (13:54)

What was it like to be in Puerto Rico during the terrorist attacks? (15:58)

I felt the current inside my veins. (20:05)

The sweat lodge and vipassana. (22:06)

The first time I wrote about my experience was days after it happened. (26:36)

Annabelle shared her story. (29:07)

Key Takeaway:

"Women's future are not defined by their past traumas. We could have had so much pain and trouble back then, but our future lies ahead of us, bright and beautiful. Stay steadfast and strong, and we can transcend our previous tragedies and reach transformation."

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