# #15: 7 Near Deaths, One Miracle on the Hudson, 5  Shifts toward True Purpose

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They call her the *Diva of Disaster*—and for good reason. Maryann Bruce has stared down death not once, but seven times. But it was *one* moment—the Miracle on the Hudson—that changed everything. In this deeply moving episode, Maryann opens up about how confronting her mortality shifted her mindset, her mission, and her entire approach to life. She shares the **five life shifts** every high-achieving woman should consider before burnout or crisis forces the change. You'll walk away with insights on purpose, presence, and what really matters most. About Maryann Bruce Maryann Bruce is an accomplished executive and independent director with more than 30 years of leadership experience in the financial services industry. She is recognized for her expertise in corporate governance, enterprise risk management, strategy, and business growth and transformation. She currently serves on the board of Amalgamated Financial Corporation and Amalgamated Bank (NASDAQ: AMAL), where she chairs the Enterprise Risk Oversight Committee and is a member of the Executive, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Audit Committees. Maryann is also the Chair of the Board for The Pop Venture Fund and Wrestle Like A Girl. She co-founded the Empower Her Fund, which holds a minority ownership stake in the Carolina Ascent Football Club, where she serves as a board representative. Maryann's prior board roles include NextPoint Financial, MBIA (NYSE: MBI), Atlanta Life Financial Group, and trusteeships at Allianz Global Investors and PNC Funds. She has chaired various board committees, led complex restructurings, and overseen strategic governance initiatives. A passionate advocate for women's leadership in business and boardrooms, Maryann is a founding member of the NACD Carolinas Chapter and Co-Chair of the…

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