In this deeply moving episode, Ameera sits down with Melanie Wilson-Strong: mother, entrepreneur, writer, and breast cancer survivor, to explore what it truly means to design your life after everything changes.
Melanie opens up about her cancer diagnosis, her double mastectomy and the emotional toll it took, and how it became a powerful turning point that reconnected her to her creative self. Together, they unpack what it means to find harmony and joy, let go of comparison, and return to what matters most.
This conversation is about more than survival, it’s about sovereignty. If you’re navigating transition, seeking meaning, or holding onto a creative dream you’ve put on hold, this one’s for you.
You’ll Hear:
✓ How Melanie defines harmony as a mother, wife, and business owner
✓ The inner shifts that followed her breast cancer diagnosis
✓ Why creativity is her new compass, and how she reclaimed it
✓ What it means to stop shrinking and start sharing your story
✓ Reflections on identity, aging, and designing life from the inside out
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Website: www.wilsonsisters.com
Instagram: @wilson_sisters
Blog: https://medium.com/@melstrong
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