I had the opportunity earlier this year to speak at the Women’s Executive Perspective Panel for the Central Florida Urban League of Young Professionals (CFYULP). During the Q&A session, one of the audience members asked each woman to describe themselves in one word. As the microphone worked its way to me, I proudly stated “survivor.” In recapping the event to my husband, he turned to me and said, "But you’re not a survivor, you’re a thriver." OK, I will admit I was put off at first.