Courageous Conversations

Navigating Chronic Illness, Creativity, and Advocacy with Maddie Marie


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Life as a teenager already has its challenges, but imagine being a teenager, battling chronic illness, and still finding the strength to run a thriving business.

For Maddie Marie, that was her reality. 

In this week’s episode, Amy welcomes teen entrepreneur Maddie Marie, who shares her courageous journey through chronic illness while building her creative business, Maddie Marie Designs. Maddie Reveals her experience at a pain treatment facility, the disconnect between promises and reality, and how finding the right doctor brought her pain levels from debilitating to manageable. She offers empowering advice for young girls battling chronic illness, emphasizing self-advocacy and the importance of not letting a diagnosis define you. 

Key Topics Discussed: 

  • The challenges of pain treatment centers and living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) 

  • Maddie’s journey of building a business while managing a chronic illness

  • The power of self-advocacy for young females in the medical system

  • Balancing business, health, and personal passion as a young female leader 

  • The influence of fandom culture on Maddie’s creative and entrepreneurial path 

Maddie’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and the determination to live a full teenage life while pursuing her dreams. 

 

Connect with Maddie Marie here!

Instagram: @maddie.marie.designs @madsss_marieee_

 

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Courageous ConversationsBy Kelly Roach and Amy Macbride

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