Cancer — Chronics — A Chronic Entrepreneur

Justine Martin is a professional artist, art wellness teacher, author, and resilience consultant and speaker. Being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2011, her successful corporate life was turned upside down. She has since battled three primary cancers at once and since then has overcome a long list of medical conditions. Entrepreneurship came naturally to her as she broke free from her “survival mode” in order to achieve the big dreams and goals that she set for herself. It wasn’t until she was diagnosed with her chronic that the entrepreneurship path truly took on its full meaning in Justine’s life.

Cancer, Nervous System, Neurological System, Immune SystemDara Shashoua15 November 2021Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer

A Chronic Entrepreneur: Samantha Gemmell

Samantha Gemmell is one of those humans who found a way to combine all her passions and make a living from them. She is a nutritionist, writer and speaker who works closely with women across the globe, particularly those living with chronic illnesses. Sam was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) when she was 22 and largely manages the condition through an approach built on her knowledge of health and wellness, including nutrition, myotherapy, massage and meditation, as well as, most importantly, listening to her body.

Cancer, Circulatory System, Nervous SystemDara Shashoua28 January 2020Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Cancer

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