You Have The Ability To Thrive

In this deeply personal and powerful episode of *Women & Money*, Suze Orman shares a dual narrative of resilience—both financial and emotional. She begins by emphasizing the importance of emergency savings and scam protection, using her own investment lessons to illustrate that true wealth comes not from buying great companies, but from surviving their volatility. She recounts her emotional struggle with selling a winning stock too early due to stress, a decision she regrets. The core of the episode, however, is a heart-wrenching story of loss: the sudden death of her close friend and neurosurgeon, Dr. Mike Groff, and his entire family in a plane crash one year prior. Orman reflects on how this tragedy, more devastating than her own life-threatening diagnosis, was transformed by the strength of Annika, Groff’s 18-year-old daughter, who, after losing her entire immediate family in one moment, vowed to live with courage and purpose. Orman uses this story to deliver a profound message: despite financial downturns, personal loss, or global chaos, every person has the inherent ability to thrive. Her closing words are a call to action—embrace resilience, keep going, and never forget that strength lies within.