Denise Castille is a best-selling author, speaker, and heart attack survivor who has transformed her life-altering experience into a mission to equip and empower others. As the Chief Lifesaving Officer and founder of Any Day CPR Training, LLC, Denise leads a mobile training company that provides CPR and first aid certification to schools, businesses, and government agencies—including the Department of Defense and multiple state agencies. Known for her hands-on, high-quality instruction, Denise and her team are helping create safer, more prepared communities across the country.
With over 20 years of experience in education and facilitation, Denise connects deeply with audiences through powerful storytelling and practical wisdom. She is the author of I Don’t Want to Die Like This: A Survivor’s Guide to Thriving After a Heart Attack, a compelling memoir and guide for reclaiming life after trauma, and the upcoming children’s book Heart’s Happy Adventure, which introduces heart health in a fun, family-friendly way.
Denise currently serves as the District Director for District 50 Toastmasters, leading and supporting a diverse network of clubs and members across North Texas. She is a Distinguished Toastmaster and a Certified Fierce Conversations® Facilitator, with a passion for developing leaders, speakers, and lifelong learners. She is also the founder of the nonprofit Fresh Start for Your Heart, which promotes heart health awareness and prevention.
When she’s not speaking or teaching, Denise enjoys traveling and exploring the world by sea. She and her mother are avid cruisers, with 26 cruises under their belt and counting.
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Gradually, then suddenly explores those moments when you pause and ask, How did I get here? Whether it’s a career that no longer fulfills, a relationship on autopilot, or a sudden health crisis, life-changing moments often sneak up slowly while we’re caught in routine and neglecting ourselves.
Denise Castille shares her powerful story of surviving a widow-maker heart attack, revealing the subtle warning signs and choices that often go unnoticed until everything shifts. With honesty and humor, she invites audiences to recognize these signals early and take intentional steps toward a healthier, more purposeful life—before crisis forces the change.
This keynote resonates with overwhelmed professionals, caregivers, leaders, and anyone facing major transitions or seeking renewal and resilience.
Great leaders are great communicators—and that begins with owning your voice. In this empowering session, Denise draws on her experience as a Distinguished Toastmaster and longtime trainer to help participants conquer fear, organize thoughts, and communicate with confidence and clarity. Whether you're new to public speaking or looking to sharpen your influence, this talk delivers practical tools and a mindset shift that empowers lasting growth.
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