dhaani "The day i was diagnosed with cancer, I had played two hours of tennis before that" Shazia Calvert-Davies - Episode 20
Shazia was born in Karachi, Pakistan in the early 70’s. Nomadic trails led her and her mother to Kuwait where they settled for a few years. Later life brought them to London as she discovered the nuances of British boarding schools and a life here in England which she came to love. Shazia qualified from University with a Bachelor of Journalism, Hons. in the U.S. and returned to London where ultimately, she enjoyed a career as an Account Director in advertising . After her wedding in 2001, she gave up work to be a full-time Mother to her two sons back in England by 2002. In February 2018, Shazia was diagnosed with aggressive, triple negative breast cancer. By June 2019, she completed 18 months of cancer treatment which she endeavoured to get through with a spiritual energy that could inspire in times of adversity.
"The root of all my intention has always been to spread the power of positivity and self-awareness throughout this journey" - Shazia Calvert-Davies
In this episode of 'dhaani' we chat with Shazia, regarding cancer, emotional and immunity functions and finding purpose through adversity. Shazia candidly talks about her experience dealing with medication, chemotherapy, lifestyle changes, having faith in modern medicinal care and the one thing that kept her consistent, positive and grounded. She explains her purpose, intention and a rejuvenation within regarding her future. The chat ends with some interesting "Fill-in-the-blanks"
Shazia's Social Media presence :
Website/Blog: breastcancersmiles.com
IG : breastcancersmiles
Give this a listen, and please leave us with a suggestion, rating or review
You can subscribe to our podcast on:
Apple Podcast
Stitcher
Anchor Fm
Spotify