In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of Health Hustle Chronicles, we sit down with Dr. Mia Edgerton-Fulton, a biomedical scientist and co-founder of Scholarly Scouts, to discuss her extraordinary journey from growing up in rural America to making strides in diabetes and dementia research.
Dr. Mia gets real about:
🌾 The realities of small-town life and how it shaped her passion for education
💔 Overcoming personal tragedy, including the loss of her father, and how it fueled her drive
🔬 The challenges of breaking into biomedical science as a minority woman
🚀 Launching her own business and the setbacks that tested her resilience
🎓 Her mission to mentor the next generation of scientists and make research accessible to all
This episode is about grit, growth, and giving back—a true testament to how knowledge, persistence, and passion can transform lives. If you’ve ever faced obstacles on your path to success, Dr. Mia’s story will remind you that setbacks don’t define you—your comeback does. 💡🔥🎙️
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