The Author
About The Author
Michael Menard’s journey from a childhood marked by complex trauma to a successful adult is a story of post-traumatic growth. As a teenager, he gained confidence and presentation skills as a member of a popular local rock band in Chicago. His early years were characterized by innovation, as seen in his creation of mouse-skin gloves at age 12 and his idea for a disposable diaper with elastic legs at age 19, leading to his first patent.
Without formal education beyond high school, Michael’s inventiveness caught the attention of Johnson & Johnson, where he eventually became the Worldwide Vice President of Engineering, earning a total of 14 patents that revolutionized the absorbent products industry. His inventions are now responsible for over $50 billion in annual sales.
Michael later co-founded The GenSight Group, a consulting and software company, advising major corporations like Coca-Cola and NASA. He is the author of two best-selling business books and remains the President of GenSight. Living in Tennessee with his wife, Emilie, Michael is a proud father of five daughters and grandfather to nine grandchildren.
Kristin Trudeau
Wrote the Forward
Kristin supports her clients in processing challenging life experiences to release the burdens of trauma and embrace a life of gratitude and authenticity.
Kristin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-MHSP) and a Level II Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC II), as well as a Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC) in the state of Tennessee. Her specialty training includes EMDR, mindfulness, and sexual issues. Kristin’s experience has included working with children, adolescents, and adults within the settings of community mental health, psychiatric inpatient, the criminal justice system, and private practice. Kristin resides in Franklin, Tennessee with her husband and four daughters. Through her private practice, she continues to pursue her passion for supporting others on their healing journeys.