Turn Your Challenges Into Catalysts
Through storytelling, mindset, and movement, Kristina Coccoluto helps audiences rise—not by bouncing back, but by becoming more of themselves in the process.
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my personal story
I’ve spent most of my life learning how to start again. At twenty, I was diagnosed with melanoma after removing a mole for cosmetic reasons.
At twenty-five, I learned I carried the BRCA1 genetic mutation — the same one that had silently threaded through generations of women in my family. Four days after my thirtieth birthday, I underwent a double mastectomy.
By thirty-six, I’d had a complete hysterectomy to protect my life — and a rebirth to reclaim it. But this isn’t a story about loss.
It’s a story about becoming.
Redefining Resilience from the Stage
I speak from the heart — and from the hard places. As a storyteller, marathoner, and resilience speaker, I share the lessons I’ve lived to help audiences turn their own challenges into catalysts.
Through keynotes grounded in lived experience and practical tools, I empower people to rise with authenticity, clarity, and courage.
Kind Words
"Kristina Coccoluto brought authenticity and insight to our Boston event in May as our program’s moderator."
By sharing her BRCA journey with honesty and optimism, she helped our community see that proactive decisions can lead to a full and empowered life. Kristina connects with audiences in a genuine, relatable way and was a pleasure to work with. We’re grateful to have her as part of the Tina’s Wish community.
BEVERLY WOLFER | TINA'S WISH COMMUNITY
"To say Kristina captivated the room would be an understatement..."
I had the pleasure of getting to know Kristina as she was beginning her DFMC Boston Marathon journey while having just completed a major milestone in her BRCA journey, just weeks after her hysterectomy. It was apparent to me immediately that Kristina was a special human – which I remember saying to her during that welcome call. Initially we asked Kristina to speak and share her “why” on a team call. She clearly had a knack and passion when talking about her story and we knew people would want more. Kristina was asked to be the speaker at our DFMC Pasta Party – and shared her story of her BRCA journey. To say Kristina captivated the room would be an understatement – her story was clear, powerful, and motivational to every person in that room - which was evident from the standing ovation she received from all 1,000+ attendees. Her presence and ability to convey her story in a way that connected with everyone despite the plethora of different journeys was incredible and inspired all to be the driver in their lives.
SARAH JIMENEZ | DANA-FARBER MARATHON CHALLENGE
