In this conversation, Vanessa Maiorano shares her profound journey of facing cancer while raising two young children. Diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and later breast cancer, she navigated the challenges of treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Through her struggles, Vanessa found solace in writing letters to her children, which later inspired her to create a series of children's books aimed at helping kids understand complex emotions. She also started a virtual assistant business to support other mothers seeking flexible work. Vanessa's story is one of resilience, love, and the importance of being present for family, emphasising that every mother's best is enough.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Vanessa's Journey
00:57 The Diagnosis: Balancing Motherhood and Cancer
05:07 The Impact of COVID on Health and Family
09:58 Writing Letters: A Mother's Love and Legacy
10:58 The Grueling Treatment Journey
14:49 Finding Purpose Through Adversity
18:06 The Road to Remission and New Beginnings
21:58 Sharing the Journey with Children
23:53 The Children's Book Series: Teaching Through Stories
26:07 Navigating Childhood Fears and Realities
27:13 The Journey of Writing a Children's Book
28:53 Inspiration from Personal Experience
30:52 The Creative Process of Writing
33:21 Understanding Children's Perspectives
35:29 Life After Cancer: A New Perspective
37:07 Words of Wisdom for Parents
39:23 Building a Virtual Assistant Business

Vanessa can be contacted via her website. 

Vanessa's Website – Click Here

Vanessa's Book – There's Always Love, can be purchased here.