Sophie’s diagnosis took place whilst she was working in a demanding corporate role - where she had to manage the guilt of feeling like a slacker due to her need to take sick days off work, combined with the frustration of being in an unempathetic work environment and the confusion of not yet having a diagnosis. Through the process of being diagnosed, Sophie realised the problem was never her illness, but rather the environment she was in; an organisation that always expected “overtime and more.” After being diagnosed, Sophie quit her job and then switched to freelancing as a social media manager, which helped her build on her existing skills and eventually lead her to start her own business, Kitsune Creative Co, where she now has the ability to create a successful and rewarding career, but also put her needs first when required.
Read MoreTwenty years ago Jessica Lockhart was diagnosed with six slipped discs and two bubbles in her spine after two car accidents. Jessica’s mission now is to help human beings understand themselves in every field of their lives, personal and professional, so they can take control and thrive.
Read MoreAfter years of building her business, alongside being a mother and managing her chronic, Kelly now works as a full-time entrepreneur across her businesses and loves every second of it (challenges and all). Kelly’s journey to entrepreneurism happened simultaneously with her diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis which happened after the birth of her son.
Read MoreSo many people diagnosed with Chronic Illness have a moment where we decide that the disease won’t beat us, that it will no longer be the story the defines us. Instead, it becomes part of our story. It is also the part of our story that leads to so many wonderful adventures that perhaps we wouldn’t have had if it weren’t for our Chronic Illness. Today’s Chronic Entrepreneur is Susanne Gervay, a prolific children’s author whose books deal with many of life’s challenges including bullying, inclusion, humanity and refugees.
Read MoreKaren Alexander was diagnosed with incurable cancer 12 years ago. She was told that there was no hope. Perhaps the worst part of her experience was discovering that one of the side effects of the medication she had been put on by a medical professional was responsible for liver and uterine cancer. Coming to terms with the understanding that her condition was caused through her treatment by a doctor was earth-shattering and there was no escaping her grief and anger. Despite it all, Karen lives and thrives today.
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