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A Chronic Entrepreneur: April Dawn White

April Dawn White took what she thought would be a short medical leave of absence from her job as a pharmacist in January 2016, after experiencing symptoms that she thought she would be able to quickly resolve. Little did she know that she would be unable to return to work as her health declined rapidly and she was diagnosed with a rare neuromuscular disorder. Through this period of grief, she found solace in journaling and writing, which helped her process her thoughts and emotions. White was eager to “name it, claim it, and move on” from her past… But little did she know that she would eventually return to her old life again through authorship.

Now, April Dawn White is a writer at aprildawnwhite.com and other publications, and author of the new book, ‘Destination Hope: A Travel Companion When Life Falls Apart (Ambassador International, Sept. 2021)’ which ‘offers camaraderie and a beacon of hope for women who feel alone in loss, struggle, or change of circumstance.’ Read on to learn more about April Dawn White’s inspiring story.

A Chronic Entrepreneur: Sayali Apte

Sayali Apte probably wouldn't have become an entrepreneur if it wasn't for her chronic illness. When she was 23, newly married, and working as a business consultant with a bright future ahead of her, she was involved in an accident which ended up leaving her blind in both eyes. But Sayali was determined to find a way to see again and turn her seemingly dire situation on it's head. Now, she is the proud and passionate founder of Mind Body Hope - where she has a mission to empower 10,000 women with the skills and strategies they need to confidently reclaim control of their physical, mental and spiritual health through hypnotherapy and health coaching.

A Chronic Entrepreneur: Grace Quantock

Grace Quantock is a multi-talented woman who has built her life on her core values: compassion, ethical living and the wild world of possibility. She is the founder of Trailblazing Wellness Coaching and works as a wellness coach, motivational speaker (watch her TEDx talk here and below), writer and teacher. She also helps others create bespoke ethical gifts through her social enterprise, Healing Boxes.

A Chronic Entrepreneur: Taz Dunstan

For Taz Dunstan, being a chronic entrepreneur means being an invincible business woman. After a car accident resulted in severe damage to the cervical discs in her spine, it left her with chronic pain and limited mobility. She’d been an avid adventurer, hiker, mountaineer and ‘thrill seeker’ and she was told that she would never be able to enjoy those activities again.

Nervous System, Circulatory SystemMeirav Dulberg22 October 2020Chronic Pain

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

A Chronic Entrepreneur: Michael Nova

There’s a Japanese proverb “Nana korobi ya oki” which means fall down seven times and rise up eight. This proverb speaks to the Japanese concept of resilience, no matter how many times you fall down you simply get up again. This concept was introduced to me by today’s Chronic Entrepreneur, Michael Nova and his website Riseupeight. I believe that this proverb perfectly sums up living with a chronic illness and also the life of an Entrepreneur.

Circulatory SystemDara Shashoua13 May 2019chronic kidney disease

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