Mental Health — Chronics — A Chronic Entrepreneur

After being diagnosed with Adult Asthma in 2015 at the age of 38, Christine had the courage to stop and press the restart button on every aspect of her life. Despite going through an incredibly dark period in her life she found the strength to share her story in hopes that people out there would be able to resonate and find inspiration from it in the same way she found inspiration from others. Today, Christine is the thriving founder of The Corporate Escapist, has her very own magazine and is a proud author, speaker and coach.

Respiratory System, Mental HealthByzantine Design21 October 2022Asthma, Adult Asthma

A Chronic Entrepreneur: Daniel Tolson

Daniel Tolson is the successful Founder of The Tolson Institute. At the age of 11 Daniel was diagnosed with Linear Sequential Learning Disability and had severe allergies, Asthma and chronic migraines. Being so young he didn’t quite fully understand why in comparison to his peers he struggled so much. At the age of 16 Daniel was diagnosed with Epstein-Barr Virus and Chronic Fatigue. His resilience, work-ethic and goal-focused mindset have carried him through and allowed him to become a successful entrepreneur.

A Chronic Entrepreneur: JL Keez

JL Keez is a passionate advocate for those experiencing eating disorders, as someone who has experienced one herself. After a 9-year battle with anorexia that started when she was just 15, JL Keez went on to develop chronic fatigue, migraines, depersonalisation, OCD and suicidal depression. Keez describes her journey as one where she continually seesawed between despair and hope due to the frustration and pain that she experienced during her recovery process. Today, JL Keez has recovered from all but the depersonalisation and the odd migraine. For her, joining the entrepreneur world was inevitable. She has used her experiences with anorexia and other associated conditions to build a business as a Certified Reality Therapy Counsellor with her business JL Keez: Anorexia Unlocked, and is also an author and speaker.

Mental Health, Endocrine SystemDara Shashoua29 November 2021anorexia, chronic fatigue, depression

A Chronic Entrepreneur: Daryl Elliott Green

Daryl Elliott Green narrowly escaped death whilst on duty as a police officer in 2000, when he was ambushed and shot in the face and shoulder. He had years of on-going maxillofacial reconstruction surgery, however remained in the police force throughout that time. Fifteen years later, he was awarded a 12-month speaking scholarship by PSA, which led him to start TWICE SHOT®, his full time professional speaking business, where he has taken a horrific situation and turned it on it’s head to inspire and help others.

Mental HealthDara Shashoua18 October 2021Injury, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD

A Chronic Entrepreneur: CJ Scarlet

CJ Scarlet is a woman with an extraordinary story. In her career alone – she’s worked as a photojournalist and editor for the US Marine Corps, Executive Director for the Kids First Child Advocacy Center in the US, Director of Victims Issues at the NC Attorney General’s Office and been the CEO of three separate companies. She has worked as an advocate for victims of sexual abuse for years, drawing from personal experience to help support survivors of sexual violence. CJ was a victim of sexual abuse as a child, and again in her late teens and early twenties. The depression and anxiety she felt as a result, took its toll on her health – mental, emotional and physical. She developed two autoimmune conditions – lupus and scleroderma – and in 2004 was told her condition was terminal. At this point she was so ill that she could barely walk or hold a cup of tea.

Mental Health, Immune SystemDara Shashoua27 August 2018lupus, scleroderma, bipolar disorder

A Chronic Entrepreneur: Renate Halleen

Learning about Renate Halleen’s story, it’s clear that Renate has had a difficult life. She has been diagnosed with a number of chronic illnesses over the last 15 years – most recently being diagnosed with hypersomnia – a condition that affects those who have it by making them extremely sleepy, with the ability to fall asleep at any time. It was when she had fallen asleep unexpectedly that Renate suffered a bad ankle sprain. Throughout it all, Renate approaches life with strength and courage. She founded her business – A Tight Knot Massage – where her mission is to inspire good health, naturally, and give to others a sense of wellness and joy.

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