Her Comeback: with Kimberly Dye
Her Comeback: Transforming Your Life After 50 · Michelle Thompson
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Her Comeback: Getting to the Yes with Kimberly Dye
https://hercomebackpodcast.com/
Guest Bio: Kimberly Dye - VP of Advancement at David Lawrence Centers, Naples, FL. Two-time cancer survivor living with MS, adoptive mom at 47, and author of "Getting to the Yes" series. At 57, she says her life has just begun.
Key Story Points
- Health Journey: Two cancer diagnoses (one 3 days before wedding) + multiple sclerosis
- Unexpected Motherhood: Adopted step-granddaughter at age 3 when Kim was in late 40s
- Professional Mission: Leading $160M "Hope for Collier" initiative addressing youth mental health crisis. See https://davidlawrencecenters.org/dlc-launches-hope-for-collier-building-stronger-minds-together-initiative-to-address-mental-health-crisis/
The "Getting to the Yes" Philosophy
Kim's approach to overcoming challenges:
- Identify the "No's" - Understand each barrier or objection
- Create Strategy Over Emotion - "Breathe through it, put a strategy together, refocus"
- Peel the Onion - Remove obstacles systematically until only "yes" remains
- Honor Small Yeses - Celebrate progress along the way
Powerful Quotes
"Any day on this side of the grass is a good day."
"There is a route and a way to overcome whatever it is by getting to a yes that works for you... maybe it's a whole series of little yeses on the way to the big yes."
"We have to go through a lot before we really know who we are."
Actionable Takeaways
- Plan vs. React: Remove emotion from crisis by creating concrete strategies
- Find Your "Fire Keepers": Surround yourself with people who see possibilities when you can't
- Eliminate "Yeah Buts": Focus on what's possible rather than excuses
- Embrace the Unexpected: Challenges often prepare us for unimaginable opportunities
Kim's Books
"Getting to the Yes" series - short, actionable guides (50-120 pages):
- Fundraising basics
- Campaign building
- Overcoming fear
- Coming 2026: Empowerment book for women
Available: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, GettingToTheYes.org
Connect
- Website: GettingToTheYes.org
- Work: DavidLawrenceCenters.org
Episode Theme: How life's greatest challenges become the foundation for transformation, especially for women discovering their power after 50.