209: Wendy Santana - From Medically Retired to Brain Tumor Advocate

Hear Wendy Santana and I talk about her experience of transitioning from being a workaholic to discovering she had a brain tumor; becoming medically retired and eventually returning back to work full time; and the evolution of her healing journey that led to understanding the value of acceptance, gratitude and mindfulness in everyday life. So inspiring!

🌟 GUEST: Wendy Santana is a brain cancer survivor, author, blogger and advocate for brain tumor awareness and survivors. In 2015 while recovering from a craniotomy and re-learning how to walk, talk and drive again she published her first children’s book, “That Thing on My Mom’s Brain.” In 2017 Wendy experienced another medical setback and began to advocate for others experiencing brain injuries by launching her blog 2nd Chance 2 Live; and in 2021, she began her advocacy campaign A Face of Strength. Prior to Wendy’s brain injury, she was a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) for non-profit organizations; and in 2023, after being medically retired for 8 years, Wendy became the American Brain Tumor Association’s (ABTA) first ever Community Manager of Development, Western Region where she gets to continue to build awareness, support and partnerships for the ABTA and brain tumor awareness. 

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