GIRLS CHRONICALLY ROCK PODCAST

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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Keisha story telling

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

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 ---- follow me: www.instagram.com/stayathomemomyeahright www.facebook.com/stayathomemomyeahright

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.

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

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. “Discover” by Ikson | https://soundcloud.com/ikson | https://www.instagram.com/iksonofficial | https://www.facebook.com/iksonmusic | https://twitter.com/Iksonofficial “Adventure” by Ehrling | https://soundcloud.com/ehrling | https://www.instagram.com/ehrlingoffi... | https://www.facebook.com/ehrlingmusic All content © 2021 Fashionably Tardy.

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 Podcast Platforms and Links: Apple Podcast Link: bit.ly/theselfprojectstudioapple Spotify Podcast Link: bit.ly/theselfprojectstudiospotify Google Podcast Link: bit.ly/theselfprojectstudiogoogle Podbean Podcast Link: bit.ly/theselfprojectstudiopodbean The social media platforms that I advertise on are: Website: www.theselfprojectstudio.com/podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/theselfprojectstudio Instagram: www.instagram.com/_kristymartin As well as my email list!

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 fashion Links and Resources Girls Chronically Rock “Sweatpants Forever,” New York Times, August 6, 2020 Betsey Johnson Aldo Shoes Tufts Medical Center Weight Watchers Zappo’s