Roslyn Franken – Human Spirit Speaker | Inspiring Stories of Resilience and Hope
Roslyn Franken - Inspirational Keynote Speaker
Lighten Up for Good in Mind, Body & Spirit | Roslyn Franken Keynote Highlights & Testimonials
Keynote at Springstead Theater – Full Audience Engagement
Keynote for Jewish Federation of Greater Toronto - Annual Book of Life Event
Keynote for the Hillsborough County Medical Association Annual Gala
Keynote at Florida Department of Education - Healthy Schools Academy (Tallahassee, FL)
Keynote at Algonquin College Speaker Series Keynote (Ottawa, Canada)
Keynote at the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association Conference (Ottawa, Canada)
Keynote at Gymnasium Beekvliet (Sint‑Michielsgestel, Netherlands)
Keynote at Harvester United Methodist Church, Florida
Guest Speaker for Parkland School Shooting Survivors – 2018
NBC Daytime Television interview – Roslyn sharing her Meant to Be book and her parents’ story
Roslyn Franken is a world-class Human Spirit Keynote Motivational Speaker and 5-time award-winning author who inspires audiences to rise, rebuild and live fully through powerful keynotes on hope, courage, resilience and positive change. She shares the extraordinary survival stories of her parents, one a Holocaust survivor and the other a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bomb, along with her own cancer journey at twenty‑nine and her personal transformation to lighten up for good in mind, body and spirit. Roslyn shows audiences how to overcome adversity, create meaningful change and choose to live life fully. Audiences leave inspired, uplifted and ready to take positive action.
13 reviews
Danielle B.
July 28, 2026Roslyn’s presentation at our Dutch Indo Heritage Luncheon was incredibly moving for everyone who attended. Hearing her share her parents’ story from her book, Meant to Be, was an inspiring reminder of hope, resilience, survival and love. She spoke with such honesty and emotion that the whole room was drawn in. People were in tears hearing what her parents went through, and smiling through tears when she described their survival and how eventually they found each other. You could also see how much of their strength she carries in her own life, especially after her cancer journey. I literally got goosebumps listening to her speak. Her story is relatable to people from all backgrounds. If you want a speaker who truly inspires and connects with an audience, I would absolutely recommend booking Roslyn. It was an honor to hear her bring such a beautifully written story to life.
Hired as: Motivational Speaker
Natalia B.
July 13, 2026I had the privilege of hearing Roslyn speak at the Florida Bibliophile Society event honoring the winners of the Student Book Collecting Essay Contest, where I was recognized as a runner-up. From the moment she began sharing her family's remarkable story, she captivated the room with a message of resilience, humanity, and hope. As a young writer and lifelong lover of books, I was moved by her ability to bring history to life with such authenticity and compassion. After her presentation, she graciously took the time to speak with me and my mother, and we discovered that she knew one of my cousins, a wonderful reminder of how easily meaningful connections can be found through a shared love of books, stories, and people. Her genuine warmth, sincerity, and attentiveness made an already unforgettable experience even more meaningful. Roslyn is an exceptional storyteller whose message stays with you long after the presentation ends. I wholeheartedly recommend her to any audience seeking an inspiring, thought-provoking, and deeply memorable speaker. - Natalia Brijbag Benavides, Writer, Bibliophile, and Runner-Up, Florida Bibliophile Society Student Book Collecting Essay Contest (2024)
Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational Speaker
Dr. E. N. A. P. S. L. U. F. R. D. G.
July 13, 2026Roslyn delivered an unforgettable keynote for our Rotary District Conference. Multiple club presidents had already praised her ability to captivate audiences, and she exceeded every expectation. Her parents’ story of survival and love is one of the most powerful and inspiring accounts I’ve ever heard. Roslyn presents it with clarity, heart, and deep historical insight. Her story is a testament to the human spirit and the power of love. My wife was so moved that she bought Roslyn’s book Meant to Be and read it that same night, calling it a beautiful love story that was truly ‘Meant to Be.’ Roslyn is an exceptional speaker whose message stays with you long after the event.
Hired as: Motivational Speaker
Lauren G.
July 7, 2017Roslyn is a wonderful and engaging speaker. I booked her for my Retirement home and was thrilled with the articulate, emotional and professional presentation she gave. After the presentation I had many residents come up to tell me how much they enjoyed her talk. One of them went as far as to tell me that she was the best guest speaker we’ve ever had here and thanked me profusely for booking her. I would recommend booking her to almost any type of group, not just for seniors.
Hired as: Author, Motivational Speaker
Lori S.
June 16, 2017I am the Community Relations Coordinator for Grand Villa of Largo Assisted Living & Memory Care Community. Once a month, we host a Motivational Breakfast for Healthcare & Non-healthcare Professionals in the area. Our goal is to select and invite speakers that have an interesting and uplifting topic that might make a difference in their day or life or business.
Last month, we were privileged to have Roslyn Franken speak about one of her books, “Meant To Be” which is a story about how her parents survived the unimaginable. Surviving cancer, imprisonment and much much more!
After the breakfast, Roslyn scooted upstairs to do her hour long presentation for our residents and outside guests…There was not a dry eye in the room. She left such a vision with those who were present. She speaks with such passion as if you are there re-living the many stories her parents lived through.
I am not exactly sure how I even heard about Roslyn or who connected us, however, I guess it was just “MEANT TO BE”!!
Thank you,
Lori Smith/Community Relations Coordinator
Grand Villa Senior Living Community
Hired as: Author
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, French, Dutch
Gig length: 20 - 60 minutes
Expect a powerful, uplifting keynote that blends masterful storytelling with compelling visuals to create a truly memorable experience. Roslyn takes audiences on an emotional and inspiring journey through her parents’ extraordinary World War II survival stories and her own cancer and personal transformation. Her presentations are engaging, heartfelt and filled with meaningful insights that leave audiences inspired, hopeful and ready to make positive change.
"For the first time in many years at this event, you could have heard a pin drop during the keynote. Your impact was mindboggling. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!”
— Fran Colasante, Committee Member
"Roslyn’s presentation was extraordinary. It was moving, heartfelt, and universally resonant. Our audience felt every word of her story. I would recommend her program to any arts organization.”
— Aaron Washington, Event Coordinator, Carrollwood Cultural Center
"Your presentation was fantastic and truly impactful. You are a compelling speaker, and your parents' story is a beautiful testament to hope, strength, and love. Your commitment to keeping the stories of Holocaust survivors and victims alive truly aligns with our mission. You and your work are a gift to our community."
— Miranda Brenner, Director of Public Programs, Florida Holocaust Museum
"Roslyn Franken's presentation was breathtaking! From the moment she began telling her parents' story, the entire audience was completely captivated. The entire room was filled with tears, laughter, gasps, and sighs as they hung on her every word. Even weeks later, our congregation is still talking about this experience. This is such a powerful story everyone needs to hear!
~ Russell O. McKee III, Pastor, Harvester United Methodist Church
Roslyn Franken is a world-class Human Spirit Keynote Motivational Speaker and 5-time award-winning author who inspires audiences to rise, rebuild and live fully through powerful motivational keynotes on hope, courage, resilience and positive change. She shares the extraordinary survival stories of her parents, one a Holocaust survivor and the other a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bomb, along with her own cancer journey at twenty‑nine and her personal transformation to lighten up for good in mind, body and spirit. Roslyn shows audiences how to overcome adversity, create meaningful change and choose to live life fully.
Her keynotes blend compelling storytelling with practical insights that resonate with corporations, healthcare groups, community organizations, faith communities, cancer groups, schools and other organizations seeking meaningful inspiration and lasting impact. She is known for her warm presence, down-to-earth speaking style, uplifting energy and masterful ability to connect with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Her keynotes are often followed by interactive Q&A sessions and a meet‑and‑greet with optional book signing, offering audiences a meaningful opportunity for deeper connection and personal engagement.
Her parents’ story was featured in a television documentary nominated for a Gemini Award, and a feature film adaptation of her award-winning book, Meant to Be, is currently in development. Roslyn is also the author of the internationally-acclaimed The A List: 9 Guiding Principles for Healthy Eating and Positive Living and co‑author of Death Can Wait: Stories from Cancer Survivors. Her mission is to empower people to live fully with purpose, courage and hope.
Her story, expertise and her books have been featured on NBC Daytime, ABC Action News, Spectrum Bay News 9, and in publications including the Tampa Bay Times, Tampa Bay Magazine, Canadian Jewish News, Montreal Gazette, Ottawa Citizen, the Hernando Sun and more.
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Roslyn is trusted by leading organizations including MD Anderson Cancer Center in Arizona, the Canadian Cancer Society in Ottawa, the Hillsborough County Medical Association in Tampa, the Florida Department of Education in Tallahassee, the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg, the Carrollwood Cultural Center in Tampa and the Emerson Center E‑Series in Vero Beach. She was the first guest speaker invited to address students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland after the 2018 tragedy and is a featured speaker in the Los Alamos Historical Society Speaker Series in New Mexico at the historic Fuller Lodge, where Manhattan Project scientists once gathered.
Technical requirements include:
- a PowerPoint projector with sound capability
- speakers for audio components
- large projector screen
- wireless lapel microphone.
- technical person on site to help with technical set-up
Wireless headset microphone
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