Episode 33: Leadership Practices & Lessons from a Two-Time Cancer Survivor

Jessica Michalak, a two time cancer survivor #chosetochallenge two diagnosis as she fought Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Jess was first diagnosed at the age of 19 and then seven years later she found herself as a patient in the stem cell transplant unit where she served as an ICU nurse. She finds strength in her meditation, prayer, mindfulness and gratitude practice. She encourages all to embrace the challenges they are given because oftentimes those challenges can lead to blessings you didn’t expect. For Jess, it was her cancer diagnosis that brought her to her nursing career and doctorate degree, using which she now cares for and comforts patients and family members as they navigate their journey’s through what might seem like insurmountable challenges. Episode 33: Leadership Practices & Lessons from a Two-Time Cancer Survivor   About Embracing "ONLY" Welcome to Embracing Only, the podcast dedicated to empowering women in the workplace by sharing inspiring stories from diverse women who’ve defied the odds in their careers. Each episode spotlights women in leadership, providing insights into their journeys and the leadership skills they’ve developed along the way. With a focus on career development for women of color, we offer actionable career advice for women to help them navigate challenges and thrive professionally. Join us as we create a supportive community for women to rise, claim their power, thrive as "an only" in the workplace, and lead with purpose.Ready to make a change?→ Struggling with your corporate career but have big goals? Reach out to Olivia on LinkedIn or visit oliviacream.com.→ Ready to leave corporate or start a side venture? Archita can guide your next steps.Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit architafritz.com.

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