Navigating a Career & a Cancer Diagnosis

About this episode

A heartfelt conversation between two ovarian cancer warriors discussing resilience and career challenges after a diagnosis.

A conversation between two ovarian cancer warriors on resilience, career and life after a diagnosis. Entrepreneur, broadcast journalist, and PR executive Michelle Mekky sits down with financial advisor Alissa Quinn for an honest, heartfelt conversation. Together, they share their journeys and reflect on the challenges of balancing a high-pressure career with a life-changing diagnosis, offering hope, strategies and inspiration. tinaswish.org/whattoknow

People in this episode

Guests: Michelle Mekky, Alissa Quinn

Topics covered

• ovarian cancer
• resilience
• career challenges
• life after diagnosis
• inspiration

Keywords

• ovarian cancer
• resilience
• career
• diagnosis
• inspiration
• life changes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tina's Wish

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