In this week's episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, Dawn Damon welcomes Keisha Hickson, a resilient leader and advocate for women's empowerment. Despite a daunting diagnosis of multiple myeloma, Keisha's journey has been one of transformation and triumph. From being a senior vice president in banking to navigating the challenges of a rare and incurable cancer, Keisha's story is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of a limitless legacy.

Join Dawn and Keisha as they dive into Keisha's journey, from the initial shock of diagnosis to finding strength through treatment and beyond. Keisha shares how facing her mortality became a catalyst for personal growth, pushing her to live authentically and pursue her dreams fearlessly. Through her program "Dare to Change," Keisha now inspires others to break free from complacency, embrace change, and live a life true to themselves.

Tune in to hear Keisha's powerful story of courage, resilience, and the transformative power of daring to change. This episode is a reminder that we are stronger than we know, and even in the face of adversity, there is always hope and the potential for a new beginning.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Guest Intro

1:40 - Keisha’s journey of battling with multiple myeloma

7:15 - How did Keisha face cancer with bravery and resilience?

11:11 - What is the high cost of complacency?

15:00 - Overcoming fear and finding fearlessness

15:26 - How to take action

20:28 - How to live a life with authenticity and accountability?

23:01 - Keisha’s #1 tip for midlife women

Quotations:

"You have to accept it. It has to be part of you. It happened. You can't turn it back. It happened." - Keisha Hickson

"We are bravehearted women. We talk about having to face brave things and find our courage, our bravery, and our fearlessness because we're stronger than we know." - Dawn Damon

"Fear is definitely a thief and a robber... we have to face our fear with a plan." - Dawn Damon

"Time is not refundable. Mondays and Sundays, never get them back." - Keisha Hickson

"Complacency is the anchor that keeps our dreams from sailing." - Keisha Hickson

Resources:

🌐Connect with Keisha at keishahickson.com

📚 Get a copy of Dawn’s NEW book - The Making of a BraveHearted Woman: Courage, Confidence, and Vision in Midlife: https://amzn.to/491OnAt

📞 Book a FREE 15-minute strategy call with Dawn: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/book-a-call

Connect with your BraveHeart Mentor, Dawn Damon:

💞 Email me at: dawn@braveheartmentor.com

💞 Website: https://braveheartedwoman.com/

💞 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravehearted_woman

💞 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braveheartedwoman

💞 Podcast: https://the-bravehearted-woman.captivate.fm/listen

Download the full transcript here.