How does facing challenges shape the people we become? Often, when we see someone’s achievements or appearance on center-stage, it’s easy for us to believe that the people who have ‘made it’ have special qualities that afforded them a seamless path to the summit of success. Yet the truth reveals something else. Flourish is a show highlighting well-known entrepreneurs, women in leadership, best-selling authors, and executives across various industries and verticals sharing their less well-known, or even hidden, stories of resilience. Join host Dr. Taryn Marie, world-renowned speaker and #1 international expert on resilience in leadership and life, as she creates safer spaces for raw and authentic voices to come through and show you how you too can effectively face challenge, change, and complexity to achieve your goals.
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How does facing challenges shape the people we become? Often, when we see someone’s achievements or appearance on center-stage, it’s easy for us to believe that the people who have ‘made it’ have special qualities that afforded them a seamless path to the summit of success. Yet the truth reveals something else. Flourish is a show highlighting well-known entrepreneurs, women in leadership, best-selling authors, and executives across various industries and verticals sharing their less well-known, or even hidden, stories of resilience. Join host Dr. Taryn Marie, world-renowned speaker and #1 international expert on resilience in leadership and life, as she creates safer spaces for raw and authentic voices to come through and show you how you too can effectively face challenge, change, and complexity to achieve your goals.
How a “Death Sentence” Taught Her to Live: One Woman's Story of Living with HIV/AIDS
Flourish: With Dr. Taryn Marie
53 minutes 46 seconds
1 year ago
How a “Death Sentence” Taught Her to Live: One Woman's Story of Living with HIV/AIDS
In this episode of the Flourish or Fold Podcast, I interview Julie Lewis, author of "Still Positive,” about her 30-year journey living with HIV/AIDS. Julie shares her experiences of discrimination and misinformation surrounding the disease and draws parallels with the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses her advocacy work, including public speaking and the 3030 Project, which raised funds to build 30 healthcare facilities in areas with high HIV incidence. Julie also talks about her book, which explores her family life and the challenges of raising children while dealing with a serious health condition. Julie's story is a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit. It's not just about HIV, but a mother's story, a family's story, and a story about the communities that supported her.
Flourish: With Dr. Taryn Marie
How does facing challenges shape the people we become? Often, when we see someone’s achievements or appearance on center-stage, it’s easy for us to believe that the people who have ‘made it’ have special qualities that afforded them a seamless path to the summit of success. Yet the truth reveals something else. Flourish is a show highlighting well-known entrepreneurs, women in leadership, best-selling authors, and executives across various industries and verticals sharing their less well-known, or even hidden, stories of resilience. Join host Dr. Taryn Marie, world-renowned speaker and #1 international expert on resilience in leadership and life, as she creates safer spaces for raw and authentic voices to come through and show you how you too can effectively face challenge, change, and complexity to achieve your goals.
