Episode 9

Finding Strength by Giving Strength: Transforming Pain into Purpose with Chrisie Canny

In this episode, join us as we dive into the remarkable journey of Chrisie Canny, who turned her personal pain into a powerful purpose. When Chrisie lost her father to cancer two decades ago, it ignited a spark within her to make a difference in the lives of others facing similar challenges.

Synopsis:

After experiencing the devastating effects of cancer on her own family, she embarked on a mission to support and uplift other families enduring the same hardships. Through fundraising efforts and a deep desire to make a positive impact, Chrisie built a successful local business called Vented in Brooklyn, offering aromatherapy bracelets that contribute to cancer charities.

Just as her company was on the verge of national distribution, Chrisie received her own cancer diagnosis. However, her unwavering belief in the healing power of helping others fueled her determination to overcome her personal struggles. She shares with us the profound impact of finding purpose through selfless acts and how it brought newfound energy and meaning to her life.

During our conversation, Chrisie shares how she overcomes her own doubts and fears, how she found healing through giving, and perhaps most importantly how she learned to self-advocate for her needs during her cancer treatment.  Her incredible ability to create connections and foster support within communities shines through as she discusses the profound effects of sharing our stories and finding strength in unity.

Join us as we explore Chrisie's journey, discovering how she transformed her pain into purpose and continues to inspire others to create positive change. 

Key Highlights:

  • How Chrisie turned personal pain into a powerful purpose after losing her father to cancer.

  • The birth of Vented in Brooklyn: Building a thriving local business to support cancer charities.

  • Overcoming personal challenges: Chrisie's own battle with cancer and the healing power of helping others.

  • The importance of self-advocacy in navigating cancer treatment and addressing personal needs.

  • Creating webs of connection: Discovering the strength and power of sharing our stories.

  • Inspiring listeners to find purpose, courage, and resilience in the face of adversity.

Join us for this impactful conversation that will leave you inspired to transform your own pain into purpose and create positive change within your community.

 To get more inspiration from The Uplifters, visit us at www.theuplifterspodcast.com

Learn more about Vented in Brooklyn and Chrisie: https://ventedinbrooklyn.com/

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Aransas Savas

Aransas Savas CPC, ELI-MP, is a veteran Wellbeing and Leadership Coach, certified by the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching and The International Coaching Federation.
She has spent her career at the intersection of research, behavior change, coaching, and experience strategy. She has created a uniquely holistic and proven approach to coaching that blends practical, science-backed techniques with energy coaching.

She has partnered with customer experience strategists, at companies like Weight Watchers, Best Buy, Truist, Edward Jones, US Bank, and many more, to apply the power of coaching and behavior change science to guide customers on meaningful, and often, transformative, journeys.
As a facilitator on a mission to democratize wellbeing, she has coached thousands of group sessions teaching participants across socio-economic levels to leverage the wellbeing techniques once reserved for the wellness elite.

Aransas is the founder of LiveUp Daily, a coaching community for uplifting women who grow and thrive by building their dreams together.
Based in Brooklyn, Aransas is a 20-time marathoner, a news wife, and mother to a 200-year old sourdough culture, a fluffy pup and two spirited, creative girls.