EPISODE 224
Stroke Awareness Series – Survivor Stories with Octavia Burrell
Episode Notes
Summary
In this episode 224 of The NeuroNerds, our host Joe is chatting with Octavia Burrell in our Stroke Awareness Month Series. Octavia shares her personal journey and sheds light on finding your voice as an advocate for fellow stroke survivors. Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation that will leave you motivated and informed.
Thanks for tuning in to The NeuroNerds podcast where we celebrate stories of resilience and strength with some nerdom in every episode.
Main Talking Points
- Octavia Burrell’s personal journey as a stroke survivor
- Finding your voice as an advocate for stroke survivors
- The importance of raising awareness about stroke
- Strategies for supporting and empowering stroke survivors
Transcript
Links Mentioned
https://www.nomadicaffeine.com
Credits
If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach
Co-hosted
Editor
D’Var Baggett
About the Guest
Octavia Burrell, a stroke survivor based in Chicago, is an incredible force of resilience and inspiration. When she’s not advocating for stroke survivors, you can find her pouring her heart and soul into her blog, Nomadic Caffeine, where she shares her personal experiences, insights, and uplifting stroke survivor stories. Check it out at www.nomadicaffeine.com.
💡Fun Fact:
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🤓Nerdom:
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Joe Borges
Joe is a podcast host, blogger, personal mentor and mindset coach. His mission is to create community and support for stroke and brain injury survivors through his podcast, The NeuroNerds, his blog JoeSoRocks and his YouSoRock coaching program.
Lauren Manzano
Felice LaZae
Felice LaZae is a producer, singer/songwriter, and performer. Her work is featured by Forbes, Rolling Stone, Vogue, Vice, The Grammys, and ESPN. She has collaborated with companies including Avid Technology, Brew Dr. Kombucha, Logitech, and Airbnb.
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