Verona resident Dana S. Diaz is speaking at noon Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Chicago Women’s Expo, giving a talk titled “You Become What You Believe.”

Diaz, the wife of Douglas Stuedemann of Seneca, gained notoriety after the release of her book “Gasping For Air,” which was a #1 new release and best-selling book on Amazon, according to a news release.

Diaz has published two more books since, and she is an advocate for victims of abuse and domestic violence. She speaks in online summit and in-perosn conferences geared towards healing and empowerment.

For more information on Diaz, visit danasdiaz.com.