In this episode of As Told By You, we sit down with Adina Maynard, an oncology nurse turned game creator with one of the most unexpected and inspiring career pivots you’ll ever hear. After 15 years at the bedside caring for cancer patients, Adina began to feel the emotional and physical weight of the work take its toll. She loved being there for patients and families during their hardest moments, but the strain of long hours, short staffing, and the constant pressure to do more with less pushed her to start praying for a new direction. What came next was a complete reinvention and the birth of a word game app created right here in Columbia, South Carolina. In this conversation, she opens up about: Walking through the doors she felt God opening The emotional realities of oncology nursing and bone marrow transplant care The resilience and faith she witnessed in patients and families How those experiences shaped her outlook on life and creativity The journey to developing her word game app, Cattywampus Why she believes word games can help people stay mentally sharp longer Her story is full of purpose, grit, humor, and heart, and it is a reminder that it is never too late to reinvent yourself. Tune in, get inspired, and hear how a life spent at the bedside turned into something completely unexpected.