Michelle Akers inspires and motivates her audiences with her story of success in the face of extreme adversity. In 1991, she was a four-time collegiate All-American, World Cup champion, was the first woman player to receive a paid endorsement, and was named the best women's soccer player in the world. By 1996 this had all come crashing down. Akers was diagnosed with chronic fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome. She couldn't manage to get out of bed, much less run and play soccer. Migraines... More >