MaryBeth Vrees

Stroke Survivor | Reformed Over-Worker | Health Evangelist

After an award-winning career spanning Fortune 500 leadership, strategic communications, marketing, television journalism, and executive coaching, a near-fatal stroke in her mid-50s dramatically changed MaryBeth Vrees’ life. Forced to step away from her career and navigate profound physical and cognitive challenges, she now shares her powerful story to raise awareness of the impact of stress, the importance of recognizing its warning signs, and the art of proactively reinventing oneself through life’s transitions. She enjoys spending time with her husband of more than 30 years, Andrew, their two adult children, son-in-law, and spirited Golden Retriever.