Ep 304 What IF... You Take a Chance on You- ft. Maureen Famiano

Join Coach Tonya Fines as she sits down with award-winning media specialist, speaker, and author Maureen Famiano.  This conversation will surely take you on a captivating journey of empowerment, resilience, and purpose. With over 30 years of experience as a television reporter, producer, and executive producer, Maureen's career has been nothing short of remarkable.

Maureen's personal journey of triumph over significant health challenges, including her battle with Stage 3 Colon Cancer, serves as an inspiration to others. Recognized as a 2023 Visionary of the Year Nominee by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, she was honored with the Mission Pillar Award for her advocacy work and heartfelt videos on health screenings and self-awareness.

With an unwavering commitment to helping others become the best versions of themselves, Maureen continues to encourage individuals to advocate for their health journey. Through her #TogetherWeWin motto, she fosters positive outcomes and empowers individuals to embrace their full potential.

“What if you have a goal and you don’t do it because you talk yourself out of it? Then you move forward in the same situation..." -Maureen Famiano

Time Stamps  

01:20 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

1:26 - Get to know today's special guest, an award-winning media specialist, speaker, and author, Maureen Famiano

3:01 - What are TEDx Talks?

6:40 - Maureen recounts her health journey and how it drives her to begin a TEDx Talk

8:37 - The power of recognizing your WHAT IFs

14:35 - Would you take the risk to your WHAT IFs?

22:05 - Maureen on why you should follow your Guts

27:57 - Maureen shares her journey towards her advocacy, 'Why Cancer Patients Should Advocate For Their Care'

43:45 - Maureen's Empowering message to everyone

45:51 - 60 DAYS Challenge: Discover the Rule of Three

48:45 - What's next for Maureen and her WHAT IFs journey

50:52 - Where you can go to connect with Maureen Famiano and learn more about 'Ted Talks'

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