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In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Maria Chapman, a remarkable entrepreneur and advocate. Despite battling rare neuromuscular conditions, Maria rebuilt her life through writing and founded Connected Ghostwriting. She shares how she transformed personal challenges into a thriving business and now helps disabled entrepreneurs find their own paths to success.
Guest: Maria Chapman
Maria Chapman is the founder of Connected Ghostwriting and Journey to Success, a nonprofit dedicated to helping disabled entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses. After being medically retired due to rare neuromuscular conditions, Maria turned her passion for writing into a thriving agency. She is also a speaker and advocate for resilience and inclusive entrepreneurship.
Main Topics:
· Maria’s journey from being medically retired to becoming a successful entrepreneur.
· Challenges of living with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) and myasthenia gravis.
· The pivotal role of resilience and adaptability in overcoming adversity.
· Founding Connected Ghostwriting and the importance of storytelling for nonprofits and professionals.
· Launching Journey to Success to support disabled entrepreneurs.
· Navigating the complexities of Social Security disability and employment rights.
· Building a business that accommodates health challenges.
· The importance of network and community support for entrepreneurs.
· The concept of "Pivot, Don’t Quit" and redefining success.
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