We recently connected with Dr. Shree Cooper-Franks and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Dr. Shree , thanks for joining us today. What did your parents do right and how has that impacted you in your life and career?

My parents have made an significant imprint on my life. My mother is the strongest person I know. She raised all 3 of her biological kids, an adopted sister and a host of cousins that were raised with me in our home. She has the biggest heart and has always been a strong pillar of resilience. She is courageous, god-fearing, motivated, humorous and stern. All of those characteristics has made me into the Phoenix that I am today. Consequently, my mother reared me and my siblings by herself. My dad was incarcerated for most of my life but through the time he was not in prison and through letters he encouraged and believed that I would do great things.

My mother raised us in church which gave me the foundation to believe in Christ. I remember the days we would attend church everyday and I was always feeling like we shouldn’t be there all day-LOL? However, as I encountered days where I encountered uncertainties as to what direction I would make or trying to make a certain decision I had a strong faith foundation to fall back on based on my faith. As a teenage mother, I had to rely on my faith to guide me in making the best decisions not only for me but for me and my daughter.

My dad was not physically present for most of my upbringing, but he taught me how to see things clearly. He taught me how to be emotionally strong. One of his many but favorite things he would always tell me was to be ‘wise as a serpent but humble as a dove”. So, be intelligent but humble. Those words are imprinted on me. I reflect often on that. I also learned forgiveness from my father. I wanted to hold a grudge for him not being present but I realize the burden of holding onto something that I can not change was useless. But forgiveness is freeing. So, I chose the later and it has made my interactions with him and others so much better.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

Dr. Shree is a Serial Entrepreneur. I created my 501 (c) 3 called Lena Bonton Foundation®, My 501c3 not-for-profit organization was created in honor of my grandmother who pa sed away from bone cancer. The foundation provide s scholarships to students who major in science or technology, which will continue the research needed to advance medicine to cure diseases worldwide.

Dr. Shree Cooper-Franks is a world renowned Transformation Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Author, and
Philanthropist. I have committed myself to being a life long learner, an agent of change , and a scholar which ha s
enabled me to connect people to the ir passion and purpose . Over the last 20 years, I’ve excelled in corporate
America in the clinical research industry due to my compassion for people and science .

I am an author of, “Pursuit of Purpose : 11 Keys to Rise Like a Phoenix and Sore .”which teaches readers how to search within to find their passion and purpose . Through studies in infectious disease, rheumatology, oncology and other diseases that plague society, he r work ha s contributed to the approval and use of pharmaceutica l drugs worldwide .

I am most proud of being the co-founder, FranksC Independent Living™ which is a full-service program that provides boarding and other services for individuals with intellectual mental disabilities and of FranksC Assisted Living, which is an alternative to a nursing home or senior living, Which ultimately, provides families with option when it comes to caring for their loved ones. Lastly, I am proud to be a living example of RESILIENCE and being the example of what it looks like when you walk in your PURPOSE.

Can you tell us about what’s worked well for you in terms of growing your clientele?

I relish in authenticity and transparency. In my line of business, what I have seen or deem effective is treating people the way I would want my parents overseen and cared for. I engage with families everyday and exude compassion and attentiveness. When those characteristics are present clients feel comfortable and engaged.

How’d you meet your business partner?

My business partner is my husband. We met through very close friends. He expressed interest in providing options to families in lieu of a nursing home or having them live by themselves. We discussed and knew that with my strong sense of compassion and courage we could conquer anything.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.shreecooperfranks.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shreecooperfranks
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shreecooper
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lashree-cooper-franks-b9055423
• Other: Email: [email protected]

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