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Welcome to the "Girls Chronically Rock" podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to introduce our founder, Keisha Greaves. Diagnosed with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Keisha turned her challenges into a powerful movement. "Girls Chronically Rock" aims to empower and uplift individuals with chronic illnesses through fashion and community support. Today, Keisha shares her inspiring journey, the origins of "Girls Chronically Rock," and the excitement of reaching a major milestone with our "4 Good Vibes Yaayy" event at Kingston Mall. Tune in for an uplifting and empowering conversation!
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Do you feel stuck? Do you think that by now, you should have achieved far more in your life? Perhaps, you should have a better job, a higher salary, stress-free relationships, or an all-around more comfortable and fulfilling life? Well, you are not alone. Join me in this exciting journey to unveil how you can get unstuck and create the fulfilling life you deserve.
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Keisha Greaves, the founder of Girls Chronically Rock, has always been passionate about fashion. Born and raised in Cambridge, MA, Keisha has a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design and Merchandising and an MBA. At age 24, she was diagnosed with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and her life changed. But far from being bogged down by it, Keisha decided not only to embrace it but to celebrate Muscular Dystrophy and other chronic illnesses, giving life to her dream of starting a fashion line. In this episode, Keisha shares how denial and grief became her burnout. Then she started sharing her thoughts and in typing out a blog post, she told the world about her diagnosis and people rallied. She started making connections with others who have the same disability. Learning to live with Muscular Dystrophy and having relationships with peers who understand it. Her recovery most definitely began at the point of admitting the truth about what her body is going through. In today's recovery moment, we're going to practice our smiling. Check out my t-shirt line at www.girlschronicallyrock.com Business Line: 857-208-1022 IG @ girlschronically_rock Facebook @GirlsChronicallyRock Podcast @ https://anchor.fm/keisha-greaves https://linktr.ee/girlschronically_rock www.instagram.com/girlschronically_rock www.twitter.com/girlschronical1 www.facebook.com/keishagreaves www.linkedin.com/keishagreaves If you enjoyed this show make sure to subscribe and leave a review. Ready to start your own journey to Burnout Recovery? Download your Free Burnout Recovery Reflection Journal here: https://bit.ly/FromBurnout-Recovery
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Keisha Greaves is the founder of Girls Chronically Rock, owner of the nonprofit - trust your abilities, she’s a podcast host, and At the age of 24, she was diagnosed with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and her life changed. But far from being bogged down by it, Keisha decided not only to embrace it but to celebrate Muscular Dystrophy and other chronic illnesses, giving life to her dream of starting a fashion line.
Today, Keisha is a motivational speaker who talks about spreading awareness of Muscular Dystrophy, balancing life with chronic illnesses, raising money for causes, advocating for disability, and other related topics.
Keisha has been featured in several media outlets like Good Morning America, The Today Show, ABC News, and more! One of her proudest moments is when she was featured in Today Style Heroes 2018. She was featured with other celebrities like Gabrielle Union, Drew Barrymore, Debra Messing, Mindy Kaling, and more, for her inspired clothing line.
On the podcast we chatted about:
-How Keisha found out she had muscular dystrophy
-How it affects her day to day
-Her Girls Chronically Rock brand and the creation of her adaptive swimwear and clothing line
-Her non profit - GCR Adaptive project
-Her hope for others living with a chronic diagnosis
To find Keisha:
www.girlschronicallyrock.com
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In this episode, Misty will discuss how life can throw curveballs at you when it comes to business and it is how you respond that will determine if things are over or just getting started. She is joined by Keisha Greaves, founder of Girls Chronically Rock to discuss how her diagnosis fueled her business combining her love of fashion and desire to help others.
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Keisha Greaves is the founder of Girls Chronically Rock, the Massachusetts State Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), a fashion designer and the 2021 MDA National Ambassador. Keisha has been featured in Good Morning
America, Today Show, WCVB Chronicle, ABC News, Thrive Global, Politico, Improper Bostonian, Boston Voyager, and Herself 360.
In this episode we speak with Keisha about her diagnosis, how she coped with and learned to accept MDA, her business and fashion ventures, and her contributions promoting awareness and fundraising for Muscular Dystrophy.
Where to find Keisha;
Visit her website:www.girlschronicallyrock.com
Visit the website for her non-profit, Trust Your Abilities
www.trustyourabilities.org
Find her on Instagram:
www.instagram.com/girlschronically_rock
www.instagram.com/trust_your_abilities_
Find her on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/keisha-greaves-7a1000b
Find her on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/keishagreaves
Check out her podcast:
www.anchor.fm/keisha-greaves
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Keisha Greaves is our first Stiletto Award Nominee, and she is here to set the record straight! Girls Chronically Rock! Her mission to make her mark on the world through adaptive fashion is contagious, so join us as we take you through the journey. Kiesha owns a non-profit, Trust Your Abilities, and a business and clothing line, Girls Chronically Rock. She has even begun work with her alma mater to give college students an opportunity to design adaptive fashion in the classroom, and she has big hopes to expand this effort.
Girls Chronically Rock is a movement! To make a purchase or learn more, visit https://www.girlschronicallyrock.com, or on IG @GirlsChronically_Rock, or on Twitter @GirlsChronical1. Also check out Trust Your Abilities at https://www.trustyourabilities.org. To stay up to date with everything that Kiesha is working on, search for Kiesha Greaves on Facebook and LinkedIn.
This episode was brought to you by the FT dream team, which consists of Natalie Trevonne – Creative Director, Lissa Loe – Producer, Mia S. – Graphic Designer, Jeremy Jeffers – Theme Song Creator, and Gold Fingaz – the best sound engineer around!
Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter @FTOnTheScene!
Also, check out the artists who provided music for this episode.
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All content © 2021 Fashionably Tardy.
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Rocking Chronic Illness with Keisha Greaves
Keisha Greaves is a motivational speaker, the founder of Girls
Chronically Rock, and the Massachusetts State Ambassador for the
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Girls Chronically Rock (www.
girlschronicallyrock.com) offers inspired fashion celebrating Muscular
Dystrophy and other chronic illnesses.
Over the past few years, Keisha has been featured in Good Morning
America, Today Show, WCVB Chronicle, ABC News, Thrive Global,
Politico, Improper Bostonian, Boston Voyager, Herself 360, Liz on
Biz, among other outlets on and offline. One of Keisha’s proudest
moments is being featured In Today Style Heroes among other
celebrities such as: Gabrielle Union, Drew Barrymore, Debra Messing
and more. Another proud moment of Keisha is being featured on
Channel 5 ABC Chronicle sharing her story. She’s lent her voice to
audiences at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center in Charlestown,
Massachusetts General Hospital, the Boston Muscle Walk, local
“Fill the Boot” events, Cambridge City Hall, and Girl’s Night Out
for Muscular Dystrophy – a Boston-area fundraising event held by
NextonScene.
In this episode of The Self Project Podcast:
* What Muscular Dystrophy is, specifically Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
* Not knowing how your body is going to feel every day
* How Keisha balances chronic illness with everyday life
* Symptoms of Muscular Dystrophy and how Keisha was diagnosed during grad school
* The importance of a community that gets what you are going through
* Keisha’s work in adaptive fashion for those with disabilities
Where to find Keisha:
Visit her website:
www.girlschronicallyrock.com
Visit the website for her non-profit, Trust Your Abilities
www.trustyourabilities.org
Find her on Instagram:
www.instagram.com/girlschronically_rock
www.instagram.com/trust_your_abilities_
Find her on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/keisha-greaves-7a1000b
Find her on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/keishagreaves
Check out her podcast:
www.anchor.fm/keisha-greaves
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When many people receive life-altering medical news, they don’t see it as an opportunity. Keisha Greaves does. As the founder of Girls Chronically Rock and an inspiring advocate for the disability community, Keisha embraced her situation and let it motivate her to live her best life.
In the latest episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, Keisha speaks with host Lynne Golodner about being diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy while in graduate school and using such initially devastating news as motivation to start the fashion brand she’d always dreamed of.
In this episode, Lynne and Keisha Greaves discuss:
Muscular Dystrophy Why it’s never good to Google diagnoses & symptoms The changing nature of fashion Why it’s ok to wear sweatpants in a pandemic – and any time Recycling clothes Adaptive clothing Face masks as fashionLinks and Resources
Girls Chronically Rock “Sweatpants Forever,” New York Times, August 6, 2020 Betsey Johnson Aldo Shoes Tufts Medical Center Weight Watchers Zappo’s -
On this Radio Show, I was interviewed by Byron about being apart of the Brooklyn Incubator founded By Rafael and Maria of Brooklyn, New York. In this interview, we discuss the upcoming fundraiser for the Brooklyn Incubator happening online on Wednesday, December 16th from 6-7pm. You can purchase a ticket here at :https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brooklyn-fashion-incubators-2020-virtual-fundraiser-tickets-130036120537
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This week we sit down with founder & CEO of Girls Chronically Rock, Keisha Greaves to talk about the challenges of living with muscular dystrophy, how she has used her diagnosis to help others through her love of fashion, and how people of all abilities can be allies for the disability community. You won't want to miss this special guest. We also include a quick Bachelorette commentary & explain why Cierra goes MIA in this episode.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/19-guest-keisha-greaves-girls-chronically-rock/id1522942519?i=1000499579380
https://www.girlschronicallyrock.com
https://trustyourabilities.org/
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When Keisha Greaves was diagnosed with a chronic illness at the height of her college studies, she found herself immersed in a journey of self-acceptance. Little did she know she would soon create a brand that would not only uplift her spirits but create a movement for those across the world experiencing the same. In this episode, Founder and CEO of Girls Chronically Rock, Keisha talks about coming to terms with her chronic illness, continuing her dreams of pursuing fashion, and being an activist for black disabled lives.
Keisha Geaves, Founder and CEO of Girls Chronically Rock
Gems from this convo: Changes in your personal life don’t have to affect your career and business goals. Find a way to adapt.
Create for people like you. If you need a product, someone else does too. Create it. Sell it. Build a community around it.
Use your story about your business, the cause, and your purpose to empower someone who may be going through the same struggles.
Make choices that are good for all consumers, not just the ones you immediately think of. Adaptive fashion is a great example of how friendly fashion is good for all consumers not just some.
Confidence is a muscle. Flex it in whatever ways you need to feel a boost.
Seek and find the mental health resources you need to be a healthy business owner. Owning a business is a lot, especially if you’re doing it alone. Talk to someone.
Find and support entrepreneurs on a similar path as you. When someone wins. We all win.Resources referenced in this conversation:
Girls Chronically Rock
The Fears of a Black Disabled Woman in America
How to be an ally
Women Helping Women Entrepreneurs Facebook Group
Want to add Keisha to your network?Find her on Instagram at Girls Chronically Rock and Facebook at Girls Chronically Rock.
Entrepreneurshipfashiondisabled livesadaptive fashion
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For today's episode of the podcast, I was joined by CEO & Founder of Girls Chronically Rock and Non-profit org Trust Your Abilities. Her name is Keisha & she was diagnosed with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy at the young age of 23, while attending grad school.. Keisha lived in denial toward her diagnosis for a long time before a friend suggested that she write a blog about her experience. Once Keisha began to write, it became more real for her that she really did have LGMD, but the positive response from her Facebook friends and Tumblr followers sparked a vision inside of her mind to start a clothing line empire that brings awareness to disabilities and chronic illnesses. Keisha now runs her fashion business full time, teaches students about adaptive wear twice a week at the University she graduated from and speaks on many different stages to inspire others. This woman had me ON FIRE! She was absolutely wonderful to talk to & made me feel at home with her personality. If you liked this episode, let us know by reviewing or rating our podcast! Another way to let us know you enjoyed the episode is to tell us on our IG, we'll always respond :)
Where to find Keisha:
Her website: https://www.girlschronicallyrock.com/
Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlschronically_rock/
Her Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qVnP7Q4xwcUIEPcfjUeTN
Her non-profit: https://trustyourabilities.org/ -
For today's episode of the podcast, I was joined by CEO & Founder of Girls Chronically Rock and Non-profit org Trust Your Abilities. Her name is Keisha & she was diagnosed with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy at the young age of 23, while attending grad school.. Keisha lived in denial toward her diagnosis for a long time before a friend suggested that she write a blog about her experience. Once Keisha began to write, it became more real for her that she really did have LGMD, but the positive response from her Facebook friends and Tumblr followers sparked a vision inside of her mind to start a clothing line empire that brings awareness to disabilities and chronic illnesses. Keisha now runs her fashion business full time, teaches students about adaptive wear twice a week at the University she graduated from and speaks on many different stages to inspire others. This woman had me ON FIRE! She was absolutely wonderful to talk to & made me feel at home with her personality. If you liked this episode, let us know by reviewing or rating our podcast! Another way to let us know you enjoyed the episode is to tell us on our IG, we'll always respond :)
Where to find Keisha:
Her website: https://www.girlschronicallyrock.com/
Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlschronically_rock/
Her Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qVnP7Q4xwcUIEPcfjUeTN
Her non-profit: https://trustyourabilities.org/
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/awomanswhypodcast/
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Meet Keisha Greaves… she is a motivational speaker, the founder of Girls Chronically Rock, that offers inspired fashion celebrating Muscular Dystrophy and other chronic illnesses, and the Massachusetts State Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). She’s lent her voice to audiences at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center in Charlestown, Massachusetts General Hospital, the Boston Muscle Walk, local “Fill the Boot” events, Cambridge City Hall, and Girl’s Night Out for Muscular Dystrophy – a Boston-area fundraising event held by NextonScene. Keisha spearheaded fruitful collaborations with other notable fashion influencers which resulted in thousands of dollars raised for MDA – the most successful collaborations being with renown designer Sara Campbell and Althea Blackford, the woman behind Caribbean Fashion Week. One of Keisha’s proudest moments happened after working and meeting with Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker: Keisha got September 30 officially proclaimed Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day. Listen in as she tells us how she committed her life to change….. Quote: “If you have an idea or something you want to do….. Go for it!” Links to finds out more about our VIP guest:
Website: https://www.girlschronicallyrock.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlschroni...
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keishagreaves
E-mail: [email protected]
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Guest featured in this episode:
Keisha Greaves is a motivational speaker, the founder of Girls Chronically Rock, and the Massachusetts State Ambassador for the
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Girls Chronically Rock (www.girlschronicallyrock.com) offers inspired fashion celebrating Muscular
Dystrophy and other chronic illnesses. Over the past few years, Keisha has been featured in Good Morning America, Today Show, WCVB Chronicle, ABC News, Thrive Global,
Politico, Improper Bostonian, Boston Voyager, Herself 360, Liz on Biz, among other outlets on and offline. One of Keisha’s proudest
moments is being featured In Today Style Heroes among other celebrities such as: Gabrielle Union, Drew Barrymore, Debra Messing
and more. Another proud moment of Keisha is being featured on Channel 5 ABC Chronicle sharing her story. She’s lent her voice to
audiences at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center in Charlestown, Massachusetts General Hospital, the Boston Muscle Walk, local
“Fill the Boot” events, Cambridge City Hall, and Girl’s Night Out for Muscular Dystrophy – a Boston-area fundraising event held by
NextonScene. Keisha spearheaded fruitful collaborations with other notable fashion influencers which resulted in thousands of dollars raised for MDA –
the most successful collaborations being with renown designer Sara Campbell and Althea Blackford, the woman behind Caribbean Fashion
Week.One of Keisha’s proudest moments happened after working and meeting with Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker: Keisha got
September 30 officially proclaimed Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day. She also received the proclamation from Mayor Marc McGovern from the city of Cambridge.Things you will learn in this episode:
How she started her business How her chronic illness progressed How she is balancing life and her business What keeps her going on those difficult days. And much more -
Rebecca Jeffreys from Sprouting healthy Families joins us to talk about her blog, her parent coaching, and more!
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In this episode, Keisha Greaves, joins Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen as they talk about being at war with your own body when battling a chronic illness as well as striving to raise awareness about the experiences of others also affected. Keisha dives into what she went through as her illness progressed and manifested and how she got through the emotional process of it all. Get to know how she surrendered to the reality of what was happening. Keisha talks briefly about the COVID situation in Boston and how it’s affected her and the disabled community. They also talk about having greater compassion and empathy by opening the hearts of others to the experience of having an illness through sharing and raising awareness.
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Keisha and Jenna spill it all! An amazing interview that can't be missed! Keisha sits down with the fabulous Jenna Green as they discuss chronic illness living with Muscular Dystrophy and Multiple Sclerosis and the daily struggles they face.
You can find Jenna Green at:
IG@thejennagreen
Website https://fullofgritandgrace.com/
Twitter@TheJennagreen
Keisha Greaves
IG@girlschronically_rock
www.girlschronicallyrock.com
Twitter@girlschronical1
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