We welcome local author Sara Schley, as she shares her experiences living with a Bipolar II brain in a reading and discussion of her new memoir Brainstorm: From Broken to Blessed on the Bipolar Spectrum. Sara's conviction, her honesty, and her desire to inspire others who struggle on the bipolar spectrum is compelling. In addition to her story, Sara shares disciplines and "practices for a healthy brain” that will work for all of us in maximizing our mental well being, as well as tools for those of us who want to support the people in our lives who are struggling with their mental health.

About the author:
Sara Schley is the founder of an international sustainability consulting business and has worked with renowned companies around the globe. She is an acclaimed coach, speaker, and author. Sara is a proud mother, grandmother, community leader, and has been married to a stand-up guy for twenty-six years.