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Harper Spero is a business coach, and Founder […]

In this episode, Margarita interviews Harper Spero - business coach, community builder, and storyteller. Harper created Made Visible, a podcast and Storytellers Workshop that helps individuals with invisible illnesses find their voice. Margarita and Harper discuss invisible illness and how it affects people in the workplace. In this eye-opening conversation, Harper talks about her experience and how to empower others to advocate for themselves at work. She also talks about how she single-handedly raised $40,000 for Israel. Harper's inspiring story is the embodiment of "if there's a will, there's a way." Learn more about Harper on harperspero.com , and follow her on Instagram @harper_spero. Check out her podcast, Made Visible, wherever you listen to podcasts. DONATE HERE: https://secured.israelgives.org/en/pay/MerhavMarpe What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 02:31 Harper's journey with invisible illness & how it shaped her career 07:23 On becoming an entrepreneur 09:45 Working from home vs. Return To Office 10:36 What is invisible illness & how does it impact people in the workplace? 14:18 Changing expectations on work-life balance & Family and Medical Leave Act consequences 19:46 On living in Israel during October 7th & returning to NYC, seeing the antisemitism 29:50 How Harper raised $40,000 for Israel 38:15 One piece of advice on finding purpose in the workplace 42:33 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peoplejewwannaknow/support

This episode provides an in-depth look into my life navigating a rare primary immunodeficiency, Hyper IgE Syndrome after ten years of not being diagnosed and almost three decades of hiding my condition. I share all the bumps along the way to launching Made Visible, and the how and why behind the show.    For more information about my journey, what I'm up to next, or to sign up for writing classes, visit our website at madevisiblestories.com/podcast.   Please note: This podcast is intended to provide information and education and is not intended to provide you with a diagnosis or treatment advice. You should consult with a licensed or registered healthcare professional about your individual condition and circumstance.    Support our mission by sharing this episode and leaving a review! Join the conversation and connect with us online! Website: madvisiblestories.com Facebook: madevisiblestories Instagram: @madevisiblestories

Join Serena, Katie, and host, Harper Spero, for a special IG Live event on March 10th at 12:00 PM EST! Follow @madevisiblestories on Instagram to tune in. Serena Wolf and Katie Dalebout have embraced vulnerability when it comes to living with anxiety. They're the hosts of Spiraling, dubbed an “optimistic” anxiety podcast, and they talk openly with me about what it means for them to live with anxiety, how they cultivate awareness around their mental health, and what strategies they've developed (or are in the process of developing) to manage day-to-day moments with anxiety. This episode features tons of laughs and relatable moments of anxiety real talk.   This episode previously aired on December 3rd, 2019.  For more information about Serena and Katie, visit our website at madevisiblestories.com/podcast   This podcast aims to change the conversation around invisible illnesses and we need your help! Help support our mission by leaving a review and sharing this episode!    Please note: This podcast is intended to provide information and education and is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, prevention, cure, or guarantee. You should consult with a licensed or registered healthcare professional about your individual condition and circumstance.  Join the conversation and connect with us online! Website: madvisiblestories.com Facebook: madevisiblepodcast Instagram: @madevisiblestories LinkedIn: madevisible Support for this episode comes from Find Your/self Boxes. Find Your/self Boxes is a queer-owned, mental health focused, self-care box company, created to promote good mental health, because mental health is something we ALL have. Find Your/self Boxes serves as an easy way for people to send love and care to those in their life who may be struggling or who need a little pick me up, by offering customizable and curated self-care boxes, filled with research backed wellness products that promote healing. Use code findyourselfcare for 10% off your order at www.findyourselfboxes.com.   – Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready  

Join Lara Bloom and host, Harper Spero, for a special IG Live event on March 1st at 11:00AM EST! Follow @madevisiblestories on Instagram to tune in.   Before being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome at 24 years old, Lara Bloom endured 12 years of undiagnosed pain and mysterious symptoms. According to Lara, who is now the president and CEO of The Ehlers-Danlos Society, this experience isn't uncommon. On today's episode, Lara and I talk about why she's dedicated her career to EDS awareness, why it's important to her that The Ehlers-Danlos Society is in it for the long haul, and how her life changed when she stopped waiting for a cure for EDS.  This episode previously aired on February 18th, 2020.  For more information about Lara and her journey with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, visit our website at madevisiblestories.com/podcast   This podcast aims to change the conversation around invisible illnesses and we need your help! Help support our mission by leaving a review and sharing this episode!    Please note: This podcast is intended to provide information and education and is not intended to provide diagnosis,treatment, prevention, cure, or guarantee. You should consult with a licensed or registered healthcare professional about your individual condition and circumstance.  Join the conversation and connect with us online! Website: madvisiblestories.com Facebook: madevisiblepodcast Instagram: @madevisiblestories LinkedIn: madevisible Support for this episode comes from Find Your/self Boxes. Find Your/self Boxes is a queer-owned, mental health focused, self-care box company, created to promote good mental health, because mental health is something we ALL have. Find Your/self Boxes serves as an easy way for people to send love and care to those in their life who may be struggling or who need a little pick me up, by offering customizable and curated self-care boxes, filled with research backed wellness products that promote healing. Use code findyourselfcare for 10% off your order at www.findyourselfboxes.com.   – Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready  

If you had to reflect on your life, what would be your defining moment? For Harper Spero, it was walking in NYC one day and, out of the blue, being unable to breathe. Harper has a rare Immunodeficiency called hyper IGE syndrome (there are only 300 people diagnosed in the world) and, after a life-altering surgery, decided to change the entire trajectory of her career. "The doctor said, 'You have a cyst the size of a golf ball in your right lung, and you need surgery immediately to remove it.' Everything about my life is before that call and after that call. It was such a defining moment." After the surgery, Harper realized that she needed to prioritize her health and mental well-being, which led her to leave her job in the beauty industry and explore other career options. She eventually found a job with a boss who prioritized personal development and wellness, which gave her the accommodations she needed to take care of herself. It was that role and a chance meeting that would lead to her discovering her love of coaching. After completing her certification in 2014 to become a professional coach, today Harper supports solopreneurs and small business owners in brainstorming, launching, and building their businesses. She is often referred to as the external COO/CMO of her client's businesses. In 2018, after years of not finding content related to her rare condition that resonated with her, Harper launched Made Visible, a podcast that amplifies the stories of people living with or affected by invisible illness. In 2020, she began facilitating writing classes for the Made Visible community to give them a safe place to share, feel more seen and heard, and learn from established authors. She is working with companies to create content, community, and inclusivity amongst employees living with invisible illnesses to have and experience support from their employers. In this episode, Harper and I discuss what it means to have health get in the way of a career and why it's imperative to prioritize and advocate for yourself in the workplace. We also dive into Harper's superior skills in making authentic connections, writing a compelling pitch, how she never fails to meet a deadline or a follow-up, and so much more.

Join Akilah Cadet and host, Harper Spero, for a special IG Live event on February 22nd at 12:30pm EST! Follow @madevisiblestories on Instagram to tune in.   Akilah has been diagnosed with pericarditis, coronary artery spasms, and orthostatic hypotension, but she's still searching for a reason why she's experiencing intense and chronic pain on the left side of her body. On today's episode, we talk about how why she no longer thinks of her health journey as a temporary bump in the road, why she decided to start talking about her health with clients, and how she advocates for herself, despite the bias she encounters as a woman of color, so she can find answers. This episode previously aired on December 4th, 2018.  For more information about Akilah and her journey with advocating for herself, visit our website at madevisiblestories.com/podcast   This podcast aims to change the conversation around invisible illnesses and we need your help! Help support our mission by leaving a review and sharing this episode!    Please note: This podcast is intended to provide information and education and is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, prevention, cure, or guarantee. You should consult with a licensed or registered healthcare professional about your individual condition and circumstance.  Join the conversation and connect with us online! Website: madvisiblestories.com Facebook:  madevisiblepodcast Instagram: @madevisiblestories LinkedIn: madevisible   Lily CBD's hemp-based CBD oil offers an alternative way to nurture yourself, and can be especially beneficial for relieving anxiety and inflammation. Because Lily CBD focuses on small, single-farm harvests, more nutrients are able to make their way into each bottle. Think of it like a glass of beautiful natural wine from a small family vineyard. Visit lilycbd.com and use code madevisible at checkout for 15% off.  – Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready  

Join Devri Velazquez and host, Harper Spero, for a special IG Live event on February 15th at 11:00am EST! Follow @madevisiblestories on Instagram to tune in.   When Devri Velazquez was diagnosed with Takayasu's arteritis at 20 years old, the prognosis was devastating. Doctors didn't think she would live to age 21. On today's episode, we talk about what Devri's life looks like now, ten years after her diagnosis, and what it was like to hear such a scary prognosis when she was first diagnosed. We also talk about why, today, managing her physical stress and setting boundaries is so important, and how owning her identity is so central to the advocacy work she does.  This episode previously aired on July 28th, 2020.  For more information about Devri and her journey with Takayasu's Arteritis, visit our website at madevisiblestories.com/podcast   This podcast aims to change the conversation around invisible illnesses and we need your help! Help support our mission by leaving a review and sharing this episode!  Please note: This podcast is intended to provide information and education and is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, prevention, cure, or guarantee. You should consult with a licensed or registered healthcare professional about your individual condition and circumstance.    Join the conversation and connect with us online! Website: madvisiblestories.com Facebook: madevisiblepodcast Instagram: @madevisiblestories LinkedIn: madevisible   Lily CBD's hemp-based CBD oil offers an alternative way to nurture yourself, and can be especially beneficial for relieving anxiety and inflammation. Because Lily CBD focuses on small, single-farm harvests, more nutrients are able to make their way into each bottle. Think of it like a glass of beautiful natural wine from a small family vineyard. Visit lilycbd.com and use code madevisible at checkout for 15% off.    – Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Harper Spero was living a high-power corporate life in beauty PR, but when she received a surprise diagnosis of an extremely rare immunodeficiency called Hyper IgE Syndrome, her perspective shifted… and left her feeling that there were more important things in life than "tweeting about lipstick." Today, Harper is the definition of "making your mess your message" as the powerhouse behind "Made Visible," a podcast that sheds light on the often-misunderstood world of invisible illnesses. LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF: You want to get the inside scoop on invisible illnesses and bust some common mythsLearn how companies can support their employees with invisible illnessesYou want to be inspired by stories of resilience and growth from those living with invisible illnesses To learn more about Harper, visit her on Instagram @Harper_Spero, harperspero.com, or madevisiblestories.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Hannah Olson and host, Harper Spero, for a special IG Live event on February 8th at 12:00pm EST! Follow @madevisiblestories on Instagram to tune in.   When employers come to Hannah Olson and ask her why they should hire people who have chronic illness, she has a lot to say. Hannah is the founder is Chronically Capable, a platform that connects people who are chronically ill or disabled with meaningful remote work. On today's episode, Hannah and I talk about what it was like to balance her first post-grad job with managing Lyme disease, why the year 2020 looms so large, and what makes people with chronic illness so well equipped for the workforce.  This episode previously aired on November 5th, 2019.  For more information about Hannah and hiring people with chronic illness and disability, visit our website at madevisiblestories.com/podcast   This podcast aims to change the conversation around invisible illnesses and we need your help! Help support our mission by leaving a review and sharing this episode!  Please note: This podcast is intended to provide information and education and is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, prevention, cure, or guarantee. You should consult with a licensed or registered healthcare professional about your individual condition and circumstance.  Join the conversation and connect with us online! Website: madvisiblestories.com Facebook: madevisiblepodcast Instagram: @madevisiblestories LinkedIn: madevisible Lily CBD's hemp-based CBD oil offers an alternative way to nurture yourself, and can be especially beneficial for relieving anxiety and inflammation. Because Lily CBD focuses on small, single-farm harvests, more nutrients are able to make their way into each bottle. Think of it like a glass of beautiful natural wine from a small family vineyard. Visit lilycbd.com and use code madevisible at checkout for 15% off.    – Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

Join Genevieve Gorder and host, Harper Spero, for a special IG Live event on February 1st at 11:30am EST! Follow @madevisiblestories on Instagram to tune in.   Interior design star Genevieve Gorder wants to live in the light, not in her illness. What does that mean, exactly? For Genevieve, who has both Lyme disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, it means refusing to stake her identity in her health challenges. On today's episode, Genevieve talks to me about the role that learning plays in her journey with Lyme and Hashimoto's, how a home can be healing, and how she maintains her sense of positivity and remains mightier than her illness.    This episode previously aired on February 5th, 2019.  For more information about Genevieve Gorder and her journey with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Lyme Disease, visit our website at madevisiblestories.com/podcast   This podcast aims to change the conversation around invisible illnesses and we need your help! Help support our mission by leaving a review and sharing this episode!   Join the conversation and connect with us online! Website: madvisiblestories.com Facebook: madevisiblepodcast Instagram: @madevisiblestories LinkedIn: madevisible Support for this episode comes from Find Your/self Boxes. Find Your/self Boxes is a queer-owned, mental health focused, self-care box company, created to promote good mental health, because mental health is something we ALL have. Find Your/self Boxes serves as an easy way for people to send love and care to those in their life who may be struggling or who need a little pick me up, by offering customizable and curated self-care boxes, filled with research backed wellness products that promote healing. Use code findyourselfcare for 10% off your order at www.findyourselfboxes.com.   – Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

The UBS Ability Americas Employee Network is pleased to share the launch of a new podcast series, with the first episode titled, ‘Living with Invisible Illnesses'. During the episode, Harper Spero, podcast Host and Founder of the Made Visible podcast series, and Rachel Wilson, UBS Regulatory and Investigations Analyst, discuss Rachel's experience navigating an invisible illness in the workplace and how her team at UBS has supported her through challenging times.

Join Ally Hilfiger and host, Harper Spero for a special IG Live event on January 25th at ***2pm EST!*** (Rescheduled from 12:30pm EST) Follow @madevisiblestories on Instagram to tune in. Ally Hilfiger was bitten by a tick at age seven and battled severe physical and neurological symptoms throughout her childhood, but she wasn't diagnosed with Lyme until after a hospitalization at age 18. On today's episode, Ally and I talk about why she wrote a book chronicling her experience, the shift that occurred when she chose homeopathic treatments and lifestyle changes over antibiotics, and how harnessing the power of changing her subconscious perspective has helped her heal.   This episode previously aired on March 5th, 2019.  For more information about Ally and her journey with Lyme Disease, visit our website at madevisiblestories.com/podcast   This podcast aims to change the conversation around invisible illnesses and we need your help! Your feedback is invaluable when it comes to bringing awareness to invisible illnesses and helping those who experience them - feel seen and heard. Help support our mission by completing this quick survey and sharing this episode!  Join the conversation and connect with us online! Website: madvisiblestories.com Facebook: madevisiblepodcastInstagram: @madevisiblestories LinkedIn: madevisible   Support for this episode comes from Find Your/self Boxes. Find Your/self Boxes is a queer-owned, mental health focused, self-care box company, created to promote good mental health, because mental health is something we ALL have. Find Your/self Boxes serves as an easy way for people to send love and care to those in their life who may be struggling or who need a little pick me up, by offering customizable and curated self-care boxes, filled with research backed wellness products that promote healing. Use code findyourselfcare for 10% off your order at www.findyourselfboxes.com. – Podcast Editor & Strategist: @episodeready

In this episode of Good Enough for Now, we turn the microphone on co-host Harper Spero and preview the next season of the show. Harper Spero is the founder of Made Visible, a 100-episode podcast that amplifies stories of people living with or affected by invisible illness. She facilitates writing classes for the Made Visible community and works with companies to create inclusivity and connection for their employees living with invisible illnesses through content, community, classes and workshops. Tune in to learn more! Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode: How your sense of identity shifts and changes throughout your life Recognize the value of sharing stories that are reflective of your own Find self alignment by tuning in to your health Follow Good Enough For Now on Instagram.  Check out the show notes for this episode here. 

People with invisible illnesses may look fine, but that doesn't mean they aren't struggling. When Harper Spero was diagnosed with an extremely rare immunodeficiency disorder, she was determined to create her own narrative. And not only has Harper learned to embrace her invisible illness, but now she's on a mission to provide resources and hope to others who are silently struggling. Harper Spero is a business coach and consultant working with companies to create inclusivity and connection for their employees living with invisible illnesses through content, community, classes and workshops. After years of not finding content related to her own rare condition, Harper launched Made Visible, a 100-episode podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of individuals living with invisible illnesses and their caregivers, as well as doctors, therapists, healers, and business owners devoting their professional lives to people with invisible illnesses. In this episode, Harper joins us to discuss: What it's like to live with an invisible illness, and how that's evolved amid the pandemic What employees with invisible illnesses can do to share their story and better advocate for themselves at work The invisible barriers to your diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and how to make people feel less alone and more seen and heard Best practices for organizations looking to foster a more welcoming and inclusive environment for team members with disabilities, whether visible or not For transcripts and other available downloads, please visit the BetterManager website. © 2022 BetterManager

Good Enough for Now Launching September 6, 2022! Join us to hear stories from the chapters of life that usually go untold. Hosted by Harper Spero and Stephanie Kruse.  Follow and subscribe on Apple Podcasts! www.goodenoughfornowpod.com

In 2012, Harper Spero learned she had a tumor in her lungs the size of a golf ball. After her subsequent surgery and that transformational experience, Harper began taking radically good care of herself. This included changing her health routines, and also starting her own business so she could be in charge of her work habits. When the pandemic hit, Harper became outspoken about her experience as an immunocompromised person, and the importance of making personal decisions that support the collective. In this heartfelt episode, Harper shares her story and speaks to the resistance many feel about getting vaccines and wearing masks. We may not like having to take these measures, but they're the way we look out for each other.

vitalfield.com Use code SPOONIESUNITE for 20% offOn today's episode of the Real Life Show: Living wit a Chronic Illness, we have a super amazing chat with Harper Spero, She is a business coach, podcaster, writer and the founder of "Made Visible". Harper has been writing and sharing her story about her invisible illness, Hyper IgE syndrome/Job's syndrome for the past nine years. Before then, nobody but her closest family members knew about her condition, even though she had been living with it her entire life. Until she needed to have a life-threatening surgery to remove a quarter of her right lung, she kept her illness to herself. Harper recorded 100 episodes of the Made Visible podcast sharing stories of people living with or affected with invisible illness. Harper now facilitates the "Made Visible Writing Class," helping others with invisible illness write and share their story. Harper's writing who focuses on chronicling her rare immunodeficiency that you've likely never heard of. She is based in New York City and spends her winters in Tel Aviv.Harper is a true entrepreneur. She knows her self and her strengths so well that she's always been able to create her own space for what she's best at. Harper goes on to explain how she can coach and teach others. Listen on for tips about how to embrace yourself no matter what.Harper's Social Links:www.harperspero.comwww.instagram.com/harper_sperowww.twitter.com/harper_sperowww.facebook.com/harperspero www.linkedin.com/in/harperspero www.madevisiblestories.comwww.instagram.com/madevisiblestories Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/therealspooniesunite/https://www.facebook.com/groups/2443751542368935Our New Book "Live a Better Life":  https://tinyurl.com/36b3xzm6Our Book “Empowered Self Care”: https://amzn.to/2Q2bUxqMyWellnessHub: https://my-wellness-hub.mn.co/Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-real-spoonies-uniteEmail: hello@TheRealSpooniesUnite.comSupport the show (https://my-wellness-hub.mn.co/)

For those living with primary immunodeficiency, awareness about these rare, chronic disorders is crucial. Listen as influential leaders within the PI community, Harper Spero, Carol Ann Demaret, Autry Beamon, and John Robison, discuss the misconceptions, public portrayals, and general understanding of PI.

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Myriam Robinson, Brooklyn-based Financial Trainer, and she is joined by Harper Spero, business coach, to talk about business coaching for small businesses. Harper was born and raised in New York and spent the first 10 years of her career in marketing, events, PR, and digital media. She kept changing jobs trying to find something bigger and better with higher pay.  Almost every August Harper realized she was unhappy with her job and by October she was in a new job. She did this eight times. In 2012, Harper was on medical leave for several months, due to a health crisis, and she realized the job she was in was not right for her. From there, she went to work for a small event production company, where she produced events for non-profits and health and wellness brands.  There were only four people at the company and Harper felt like they were making a big impact. She knew this would be her last job before she became an entrepreneur.  After two years at that job, Harper enrolled in a nine-month coaching training program, because being a mentor and accountability buddy came naturally to her. In 2014, Harper was able to freelance for her company while she launched her own business. She started as a life coach and then pivoted toward career transition coaching. A life coach is interested in moving you forward versus digging into the past like a therapist. A career coach is going to help you identify where you are in your career, what's working, what isn't working, what are the roadblocks, if is there a ceiling and how do you break that ceiling, etc. They are there to support you along the way and figure out what needs to be done to get your career to the next level. Harper helps people develop their business idea, launch that business, and build that business. She has worked with clients in all phases of their businesses and is their accountability partner. In January 2020, Harper decided to offer coaching in a group setting. This allows business owners to not only work with her but also to have a network of other people to brainstorm with and ask questions because regardless of the type of business, all responsibilities of running a business are on the entrepreneur. Success does not happen overnight. It is important to think through a long-term strategy and understand that you may need to pivot over time. As you learn your demographic, you will better understand how to serve their needs. It is valuable to have a coach to guide you through this both for accountability and for the loneliness you may experience. Entrepreneurs need to have a lot of motivation and drive, and it is important to know what you are willing to do yourself and what you should outsource. Passion for your product or service is also necessary. Everyone's version of success is different, and it is important to evaluate this as you go so you stay on track.  It is important to say yes to a lot of things when you get started. Later, it is important to figure out if what you are doing is something that drives your business forward.    Random Three Questions What is your favorite app on your phone? Beach or mountains? Burger or hotdog? Connect with Harper Website: harperspero.com  Instagram/Twitter: harper_spero LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/harperspero Meet The Trainer Myriam Robinson

When business coach Harper Spero was diagnosed with an extremely rare immunodeficiency disorder known as Job’s syndrome, she was determined to create her own narrative. She believes that battling an invisible illness should not define you.    Not only has Harper learned to embrace her invisible illness, but she has carved a new path and given hope to many who feel equally veiled. Harper couldn’t find podcasts featuring stories of people similar to her. In 2018, Harper launched the podcast Made Visible to help people with invisible illnesses (and those who care for them) feel more seen and heard. In 2020, she launched the Made Visible Writing Class to help others write and share their stories of invisible illness. In this episode we talk about what it's like to live with an invisible illness, and what that means during the times of pandemic. We also talk about access and privilege when it comes to getting help, the countless benefits of learning about stories that look different than your own, how to feel — and make OTHERS feel — seen, and so much more. SHOW NOTES: Website Instagram Harper's Made Visible substack How To Be A Friend To A Friend Who's Sick Made Visible Podcast archives Made Visible writing course The WANT Your Self RETREAT in Paros, Greece: Oct 4-9, 2021Join The WANT Community here!WANT websiteKatie’s InstagramLeave a review on iTunes! Subscribe to The (Good) Word, our monthly email digest filled with tips, tools, motivation, and inspiration to shift your self-talk

Harper Spero, business coach, podcast host, and writer talks with Rick and Karen about navigating invisible illness. Her story of resilience encourages us all to advocate for ourselves and to live compassionately. To learn more visit harperspero.com

Harper Spero is a business coach who specializes in working with service-based newbie solopreneurs and small business owners. She works with clients to create businesses they love, determine how to get their idea out into the world and discover the freedom that comes with entrepreneurship. Harper is also the host of Made Visible, a podcast dedicated to people living with or affected by invisible illness. We talk about how a major health scare forced her to put herself first, get clear on what type of work she did and did not want to do.  What inspired her to start her podcast and the challenges of those with invisible illnesses and so much more!For full show notes go to https://yourjoyologist.com/podcast-harper-spero/You can find Harper at @harper_spero and www.harperspero.com Find and follow me at @yourjoyologist and www.yourjoyologist.comCheck out the  Infared Sauna Blanket  I am obsessed with and use code JOY75 for $75 offGo get + gift my daily inspiration app OWN YOUR AWESOME and check out my product line here!

Some people can't hold onto a job for too long because they feel like it just isn't a fit for them and they know that they need to find something more fulfilling. This is exactly what happened to Harper Spero, today's guest, for 10 years until she discovered she was truly passionate about coaching. Nowadays, she is a business coach for individuals who are 0-5 years into launching their business, and she is the host of the Made Visible podcast, which shines a light on invisible illnesses.Highlights: Harper explains how she got into the entrepreneurial world after feeling unfulfilled for 10 years working at 8 different jobs Harper gets deep into her journey and describes how her priorities in life changed after being diagnosed with a cyst on her right lung How Harper realized that she needed to give a voice to those who are living with or are affected by invisible illnesses, like herself, and then launched the Made Visible PodcastHarper brings optimism into this pandemic context: she thinks that some people are valuing their own passions and making the business they have always wanted to createHarper describes what brings her joy and recharges her energies to serve others in the best way possibleHarper explains what success means to her and how that meaning has changed throughout the years because of her life experiences You can learn more about Harper by visiting her website and following her on Instagram. Also, get to know 10 Tips for Navigating Small Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic here!  Sign up for The First Degree Membership! By becoming a member, we're getting more intimate than ever! Get the Membership! Check our past episodes of The Sixth Degree podcast! Remember to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

On today’s episode, we’re covering the recent coronavirus outbreak and the impact that global health challenges can have on people with invisible and chronic illnesses. To get expert perspectives, I spoke with Hernando Garzon, MD, an emergency medicine physician with experience in disaster response and global health; Andrew Kessler, founder of Scough, a company that makes scarves and bandanas that function as masks; and John Boyle, president and CEO of the Immune Deficiency Foundation.  Learn more about Hernando, Andrew and John and check out the show notes here. Follow Made Visible on Instagram. We want to learn more about you! Tell us about you and what got you listening to Made Visible here.  Want to ask our host, Harper Spero a question? Send a voice memo here! 

Topics discussed in this episode:Being diagnosed at 10 years old with a mystery skin condition.Spending your teenage years covered in boils, warts and having your fingernails falling off whilst at school. Having a failing immune system and constant bouts of pneumonia at 11 years old.Being so self-conscious at school about having your arms or any skin on show it became normal to cover up - even when in fancy dress costume. Being told at 27 to have surgery to remove a cyst the size of a GOLF BALL in your lung then being told by another doctor not to have the surgery because you might die. Finally being diagnosed with Job's syndrome* or hyper-IgE syndrome a rare autoimmune deficiency typically occurring in people creating skin and lung issues, also dental issues. Finding a quality research hospitalHaving a lobectomy to remove ¼ of her right lung - even though it was risky and doctors were afraid to.Harper never shared anything with her friends until it was time to have surgery, leave work for a few months Harper didn't find a community of people for some time but when she did she said it was so incredibly helpful and she wished she found them sooner. Treatment for Harper include daily oral drugs, a nebulizer and every two weeks, an injection. These all help with the functioning of her lungs. What's the best, worst piece of unhelpful advice you've ever been given? Does a diet specific to your blood type really help with my condition that you know nothing about? What is the most annoying thing about having an invisible illness? Probably that it's invisible. No one gets it. Is it right to self advocate and go against doctors advice when it doesn't feel right to us?Are meds to override symptoms worth the side effects?Entrepreneurship. Should we all be entrepreneurs? Being a life and business coach and helping people start their own business  Want to be an entrepreneur? Ask yourself what you like doing and what you're good at. Don't overthink it, just do it. Podcasting is an awesome medium for sharing peoples story's, whether it be people with chronic illnesses, their caregivers, doctors, wellness practitioners, etc. It keeps it fresh and unique. Top tips for starting your own podcastTop book recommendations: Just Kids by Patty Smith and Chronic resilience by Dana Horne (Job's Syndrome: Autosomal dominant hyper-IgE syndrome (AD-HIES), formerly known as Job syndrome, is a condition that affects several body systems, particularly the immune system. Recurrent infections are common in people with this condition. Affected individuals tend to have frequent bouts of pneumonia, which are caused by certain kinds of bacteria that infect the lungs and cause inflammation. Inflammation is a normal immune system response to injury and foreign invaders (such as bacteria). However, excessive inflammation can damage body tissues. Recurring pneumonia often results in the formation of air-filled cysts (pneumatoceles) in the lungs. Frequent skin infections and an inflammatory skin disorder called eczema are also very common in AD-HIES. These skin problems cause rashes, blisters, accumulations of pus (abscesses), open sores, and scaling.For unknown reasons, people with AD-HIES have abnormally high levels of an immune system protein called immunoglobulin E (IgE) in the blood. IgE normally triggers an immune response against foreign invaders in the body, particularly parasitic worms, and is involved in allergies. However, IgE is not needed for these roles in people with AD-HIES, and it is unclear why affected individuals have such high levels of the protein without having allergies.AD-HIES also affects other parts of the body, including the bones and teeth. Many people with AD-HIES have skeletal abnormalities such as an unusually large range of joint movement (hyperextensibility), an abnormal curvature of the spine (scoliosis), reduced bone density (osteopenia), and a tendency for bones to fracture easily. A common dental abnormality in this condition is th

It's so easy for us to assume that everyone's able-bodied. Unfortunately, many of us are not. There are tons of people who are walking down the street all over the world living with health issues – mental and physical – that we have no idea they're dealing with. It could be anything from depression and bipolar disorder to multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, PoTS disease, and all these things that many people haven't even heard of. People hide this because of the shame around it. Harper Spero had the same experience when she was diagnosed with a super rare autoimmune deficiency called hyper-IgE Job syndrome. She tells us about her the story of how she finally decided to come out with it and how she is now bringing invisible illnesses to light and creating a platform for others to share their stories with her podcast, Made Visible. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How » Join the Binge Factor community today:thebingefactor.comFacebookInstagramLinkedInPinterestYoutube

This episode is all about the power of what we can't see…Invisible illness. Someone you may encounter at the grocery store may look well on the outside, but may struggle with infertility. Your neighbor across the street may have been recently diagnosed with cancer, but hasn't started treatment yet… and hasn't started talking about it. Harper Spero was diagnosed with a rare immune disorder as a child. She struggled with the shame she felt because of the eczema on her arms, and she wanted to remain invisible. She didn't talk want to talk about her illness. In fact, no one around her brought it up around her either. Years after her diagnosis, she finally realized it was time to share. It was getting a golf ball-sized cyst in her right lung removed that catalyzed her transformation. Today, she advocates for invisible illness. DOWNLOAD MIRACLE MEDITATION NOW! Harper is the host of Made Visible, a podcast all about just that. Through this podcast, Harper has created an avenue for sharing stories of patients, caregivers, friends, and family members, as well as of practitioners, healers, and doctors. She spent ten years leveraging brands through marketing, public relations, and event production, then felt the call to become an entrepreneur. Her past clients include Johnson & Johnson, Disney, and Ann Taylor, as well as nonprofits like the David Lynch Foundation, Lower Eastside Girls Club, Team Rubicon, Headstrong Project, and Bent on Learning. Harper is a business coach and consultant. She launched her business in 2014, helping clients discover their paths to professional success while supporting them in integrating fulfilling lifestyle changes. P.S.—There's just a little bit of time left to win a free 2-hour Soul Frequency session with me (winner announced on my birthday, June 26th)! Listen to this episode to find out how you can win. In the 2-hour session, we'll create a plan of action for you to release old beliefs and raise your vibration in alignment with your highest purpose! Join us in this episode of the Soul Frequency to learn more about #butyoudontlooksick and the effect of invisible illness—click play! . In This Podcast Episode We Talk About... The power of what we can't see How to talk to someone with an invisible illness Dealing with the shame that comes along with experiencing hidden disease Breaking free from invisibility! Giving a voice to silent suffering . Resources for you: Listen to Harper's podcast Made Visible Order The Soul Frequency by Shanna Lee at TheSoulFrequency.com/Book, and get your book bonus gifts at TheSoulFrequencyBook.com. Join The Soul Frequency VIP Tribe on Facebook. LISTEN TO MORE SOUL FREQUENCY SHOWS! Send me your questions and show topic requests to info@thesoulfrequency.com.  Follow me on Facebook and on Instagram. WANT TO SHARE THE SHOW? –  share this show through iTunes and many other podcast directories. WANT TO LEAVE US A REVIEW? – leave us a review in iTunes!  I would love to hear from you!! As always, my hope for you is that you love big and live abundantly! xo

Harper Spero is a business coach and consultant who specializes in working with individuals who want to live, work, and earn on their own terms. During the first decade of her career, Harper became well-versed in leveraging businesses through her work in marketing, PR, event production, and social media. She worked with major brands like Avon, Johnson & Johnson, and Disney, while new and rising career opportunities propelled her through eight jobs in ten years. While running the social media team at a beauty PR firm in 2012, Harper found that suddenly, she couldn't breathe. After months of testing, doctors, and medications, Harper learned that she could no longer ignore the rare immune deficiency she had been diagnosed with as a child. It had developed into a serious medical issue that would require major surgery and an entire lifestyle change. This experience led Harper to fully realize the importance of a fulfilling career. As a business coach and consultant, Harper draws on her own experience to help clients find a work-life balance, prioritize self-care, and discover entrepreneurial freedom. This year, she launched the podcast Made Visible to help people with invisible illnesses (and those who care for them) feel more seen and heard.Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa, visit: https://ossacollective.com/Follow Ossa on Socials- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ossaforpodcasters/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ossacollectivenetwork

Harper Spero is a business coach and consultant who specializes in working with individuals who want to live, work, and earn on their own terms. During the first decade of her career, Harper became well-versed in leveraging businesses through her work in marketing, PR, event production, and social media. She worked with major brands like Avon, Johnson & Johnson, and Disney, while new and rising career opportunities propelled her through eight jobs in ten years. While running the social media team at a beauty PR firm in 2012, Harper found that suddenly, she couldn’t breathe. After months of testing, doctors, and medications, Harper learned that she could no longer ignore the rare immune deficiency she had been diagnosed with as a child. It had developed into a serious medical issue that would require major surgery and an entire lifestyle change. This experience led Harper to fully realize the importance of a fulfilling career. As a business coach and consultant, Harper draws on her own experience to help clients find a work-life balance, prioritize self-care, and discover entrepreneurial freedom. This year, she launched the podcast Made Visible to help people with invisible illnesses (and those who care for them) feel more seen and heard.

Details matter. Details bring the reader/listener into a world they may know nothing about. They help us trust the narrator. The more specific the details; the more universal the story. In this episode we bring you a story by Inessa Freylekhman. She's a Feng Shui expert, speaker, spiritual counselor and author. Inessa uses details well throughout her story, but there is one specific detail that exemplifies the type of detail we're always looking for. Listen for it. To help you get specific in your own stories, ask yourself: Like what?Writing Class Radio is a podcast where you'll hear true personal stories and learn a little about how to write your own stories. Writing Class Radio is equal parts heart and art. By heart we mean the truth in a story. By art we mean the craft of writing. No matter what's going on in our lives, writing class is where we tell the truth. It's where we work out our shit, and figure out who we are.There's no place in the world like writing class and we want to bring you in.Writing Class Radio is co-hosted by Allison Langer (www.allisonlanger.com) and Andrea Askowitz (www.andreaaskowitz.com). Writing Class Radio is produced by Virginia Lora, Andrea Askowitz and Allison Langer and sponsored by The Launchpad at The University of Miami, which aims to make the practice of entrepreneurship available to all students and alumni. This episode is also sponsored by the podcast, Made Visible, hosted by Harper Spero who struggles with a hidden illness. She uses her podcast to bring other people's hidden illnesses to light.Theme music is by Justina Shandler. Additional music is by Podington Bear. There's more writing class on our website (www.writingclassradio.com), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/writingclassradio/) and Twitter (@wrtgclassradio).If you love the lessons you get on each episode, you can get them ALL in one place--our three-part video series. For the month of April 2019, you get three videos for the price of two. That's $40 for the series. Click on Video Classes on our website.Writing Class Radio is now open to submissions from our listeners. Go to the submissions page on our website for guidelines. We pay!If you want to be a part of the movement that helps people better understand each other through storytelling, please go to writingclassradio.com and hit the DONATE button.

On this episode, we talk about procrastination. We also talk about speaking directly to the reader from a place of experience. And giving advice, which is really hard in a story and in life. If you're willing to be vulnerable, you can do it. We're starting with a story by Jenni Berrett called You Aren't Lazy--You're Just Terrified: On Paralysis and Perfectionism. Jenni is a columnist at Ravishly, an online magazine that celebrates the mess of being human. Her story is relevant to all of us messy humans, especially the messy writers among us. Writing Class Radio is a podcast where you'll hear true personal stories from the students in our class and learn a little about how to write your own stories. Writing Class Radio is equal parts heart and art. By heart we mean the truth in a story. By art we mean the craft of writing. No matter what's going on in our lives, writing class is where we tell the truth. It's where we work out our shit, and figure out who we are. There's no place in the world like writing class and we want to bring you in. Writing Class Radio is co-hosted by Allison Langer (www.allisonlanger.com) and Andrea Askowitz (www.andreaaskowitz.com). Writing Class Radio is produced by Virginia Lora, Andrea Askowitz and Allison Langer. Writing Class Radio is sponsored by The Launchpad at The University of Miami which aims to make the practice of entrepreneurship available to all students and alumni. This episode is also sponsored by the podcast, Made Visible. Made Visible is hosted by Harper Spero who struggles with a hidden illness. She uses her podcast to bring other people's hidden illnesses to light. This episode is also sponsored by Allison Langer, writing coach and editor. Theme music is by Justina Shandler. Additional music is by Podington Bear. You can find all our music on our website. There's more writing class on our website (www.writingclassradio.com), twitter (@wrtgclassradio) and Facebook. Writing Class Radio is now open to submissions from our listeners. Go to the submissions page on our website for guidelines. We pay! If you want to be a part of the movement that brings people together through storytelling, please go to writingclassradio.com and hit the DONATE button.

In this episode we're talking about writing about death. We have a story by Leslie Gray Streeter, a columnist for the Palm Beach Post who also contributes to Modern Loss, the online magazine dedicated to normalizing the way we talk about loss. Leslie's story is called, What I did with My Husband's Life Insurance Money. Leslie uses humor and a conversational style when writing about the death of her husband, the same humor and voice she'd use to write about anything. We also speak with Gabrielle Birkner, the editor and co-founder of Modern Loss and editor of a book with the same name. Gabi reveals her process of editing and publishing stories about death. She also speaks about working with writers who are often, not only writing about very difficult and personal topics, but also submitting stories for publication for the first time. Writing Class Radio is a podcast where you'll hear true personal stories from the students in our class and learn a little about how to write your own stories. Writing Class Radio is equal parts heart and art. By heart we mean the truth in a story. By art we mean the craft of writing. No matter what's going on in our lives, writing class is where we tell the truth. It's where we work out our shit, and figure out who we are. There's no place in the world like writing class and we want to bring you in.Writing Class Radio is co-hosted by Allison Langer (www.allisonlanger.com) and Andrea Askowitz (www.andreaaskowitz.com). Writing Class Radio is produced by Virginia Lora, Andrea Askowitz and Allison Langer. Writing Class Radio is sponsored by The Launchpad at The University of Miami which aims to make the practice of entrepreneurship available to all students and alumni. This episode is also sponsored by the podcast, Made Visible. Made Visible is hosted by Harper Spero who struggles with a hidden illness. She uses her podcast to bring other people's hidden illnesses to light. This episode is also sponsored by Allison Langer, writing coach and editor. Theme music is by Justina Shandler.Additional music is by Podington Bear. You can find all our music on our website. There's more writing class on ourwebsite (www.writingclassradio.com), twitter (@wrtgclassradio) and Facebook. Writing Class Radio is now open to submissions from our listeners. Go to the submissions page on our website for guidelines. We pay! If you want to be a part of the movement that brings people together through storytelling, please go to writingclassradio.com and hit the DONATE button.

In this episode we air the winner of our fall writing contest--Jen Antill. The prompt: A Time I Had an Unpopular Opinion reaped a story about a woman who is pregnant at 24, but doesn't want to be. It turns out, she never wanted to be a mother. Starting with a prompt like a time you had an unpopular opinion can lead to a story with tension, conflict, and high stakes, all of which make for a great story. Writing Class Radio is a podcast where you'll hear true personal stories from the students in our class and learn a little about how to write your own stories. Writing Class Radio is equal parts heart and art. By heart we mean the truth in a story. By art we mean the craft of writing. No matter what's going on in our lives, writing class is where we tell the truth. It's where we work out our shit, and figure out who we are. There's no place in the world like writing class and we want to bring you in.Writing Class Radio is co-hosted by Allison Langer (www.allisonlanger.com) and Andrea Askowitz (www.andreaaskowitz.com). Writing Class Radio is produced by Virginia Lora, Andrea Askowitz and Allison Langer. Writing Class Radio is sponsored by The Launchpad at The University of Miami which aims to make the practice of entrepreneurship available to all students and alumni. This episode is also sponsored by the podcast, Made Visible. Made Visible is hosted by Harper Spero who struggles with a hidden illness. She uses her podcast to bring other people's hidden illnesses to light. This episode is also sponsored by Allison Langer, writing coach and editor. Theme music is by Justina Shandler.Additional music is by Podington Bear. You can find all our music on our website. There's more writing class on ourwebsite (www.writingclassradio.com), twitter (@wrtgclassradio) and Facebook. Writing Class Radio is now open to submissions from our listeners. Go to the submissions page on our website for guidelines. We pay! If you want to be a part of the movement that brings people together through storytelling, please go to writingclassradio.com and hit the DONATE button.

On this episode we have a true badass, Harper Spero and together we explore the importance of owning your story, the responsibility we have to take control of our well-being and why we need to expand our ability to be compassionate with others.   You can connect with Harper at: Website| https://harperspero.com/  Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/harper_spero/  Podcast| https://harperspero.com/madevisible  If you or someone you know has an invisible illness with a story that should be featured on Harper's podcast, submit your story here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmW13WwomMehRCyJ6p2mQhXCc6f20IwlhaUqmazJgUvZ2PbA/viewform  You can connect with us at: Website| http://hiddenhealthmedia.com/   Instagram| Jessie: https://www.instagram.com/jessiemegrelishvili/  Ruben: https://www.instagram.com/rubenrezz/    Facebook| https://www.facebook.com/hiddenhealthmedia    Check out the latest blog at:  http://hiddenhealthmedia.com/blog/   

This is the final episode of the Andrea Show. For the last seven weeks, we brought you a story written and read by Writing Class Radio co-host, Andrea Askowitz, with commentary by her editor, co-host, Allison Langer. Andrea took a weekly essay challenge on her 50th birthday in May 2018, which was inspired by a quote by the author of Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury. He said, “Write a short story every week. It's not possible to write 52 bad stories in a row.” This week Andrea's story conflates editors and friends, because in her mind, they both keep you from embarrassing yourself. Andrea makes the case that an editor is a friend you can't live without. Allison and Andrea discuss what they've learned through the process of writing and editing stories. Writing Class Radio is a podcast where you'll hear true personal stories from the students in our class and learn a little about how to write your own stories. Writing Class Radio is equal parts heart and art. By heart we mean the truth in a story. By art we mean the craft of writing. No matter what's going on in our lives, writing class is where we tell the truth. It's where we work out our shit, and figure out who we are. There's no place in the world like writing class and we want to bring you in.Writing Class Radio is co-hosted by Allison Langer (www.allisonlanger.com) and Andrea Askowitz (www.andreaaskowitz.com). Writing Class Radio is produced by Virginia Lora, Andrea Askowitz and Allison Langer. Writing Class Radio is sponsored by The Launchpad at The University of Miami which aims to make the practice of entrepreneurship available to all students and alumni. This episode is also sponsored by the podcast, Made Visible. Made Visible is hosted by Harper Spero who struggles with a hidden illness. She uses her podcast to bring other people's hidden illnesses to light. This episode is also sponsored by Allison Langer, writing coach and editor. Theme music is by Justina Shandler.Additional music is by Podington Bear. You can find all our music on our website. There's more writing class on ourwebsite (www.writingclassradio.com), twitter (@wrtgclassradio) and Facebook. Writing Class Radio is now open to submissions from our listeners. Go to the submissions page on our website for guidelines. We pay! If you want to be a part of the movement that brings people together through storytelling, please go to writingclassradio.com and hit the DONATE button.

In this roundup episode, we chat about the podcast playlist on Community Responses to Disability. In the community input segment, the PBC community recommended other podcasts that either focus on disability or are created by someone who is disabled. Finally, we diverged from the theme of disabilities to talk about our new year podcast resolutions. Here are some links to things we talked about: Podcast Playlist on Community Responses to DisabilityDiversability – a movement that aims to rebrand disability through the power of communityOther podcasts either about disability or created by someone who is disabled Ouch: Disability Talk from the BBC Ask Win podcast is hosted by Win Kelly Charles, a woman with cerebral palsy. The podcast features interviews with people who are making a difference in the world. Made Visible by Harper Spero is about people with invisible illnesses Mothers on the Frontline is about raising children with a mental illness Safety Third’s episode “Diversity is More Than Color” features an interview with Kareemah Batts, an African American woman, a cancer survivor, an amputee, and a disability advocate Disability Visibility, which is dedicated to creating, sharing, and amplifying disability media and culture One of the hosts of the Radults podcast has cerebral palsy Disarming Disability podcast will be launching in February 2019 Power Your Story is created by high school students with various cognitive and intellectual disabilities Audible Feast’s best podcasts series of 2018 and best podcast episodes of 2018.Audio fiction: Homecoming Bronzeville The Shadows The Neon Noir (read Adela’s interview with Jack Delaney, the creator of The Neon Noir) 600 Second Saga Breakers Sara is looking forward to a few shows in 2019: So Many White Guys by Phoebe Robinson Still Processing by Jenna Wortham and Wesley Morris Sara’s listening log on Audible Feast Get involved in the discussion! Join PBC: newsletter, in-person chapter, Facebook Group, twitter, PBC sub-RedditJoin Audible Feast: website, newsletter, Facebook, twitter See the show notes for this episode. Audio editing and production by Steven Zampanti of Conceptual Podcasting. Music included in this episode was ”His Share of the Stars” by Doctor Turtle and “Paradise” by Misael Gauna. Organizational Partners include (learn how to support Podcast Brunch Club) Podfest Multimedia Expo – Podcast ConferencePodbean – use the code “pbc” for one month free on podcast hostingCritical Frequency – “a podcast network for everyone else”Podchaser – “the IMDb of podcasts”Audioboom – check out Dead Man Talking podcastListen Notes – “the best podcast search engine”

For the next two weeks, we will bring you a story written and read by Writing Class Radio co-host, Andrea Askowitz, with commentary by her editor, co-host, Allison Langer. Andrea took a weekly essay challenge, which was inspired by a quote by the author of Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury. He said, “Write a short story every week. It's not possible to write 52 bad stories in a row.” This week Andrea takes us on a 12-mile run through Miami, where she snaps something in her leg. She uses the experience to discover her real Achilles heel, which is her fear of getting fat. In this episode, Andrea and Allison disagree over edits. Hear how they duke it out. Writing Class Radio is a podcast where you'll hear true personal stories from the students in our class and learn a little about how to write your own stories. Writing Class Radio is equal parts heart and art. By heart we mean the truth in a story. By art we mean the craft of writing. No matter what's going on in our lives, writing class is where we tell the truth. It's where we work out our shit, and figure out who we are. There's no place in the world like writing class and we want to bring you in.Writing Class Radio is co-hosted by Allison Langer (www.allisonlanger.com) and Andrea Askowitz (www.andreaaskowitz.com). Writing Class Radio is produced by Virginia Lora, Andrea Askowitz and Allison Langer. Writing Class Radio is sponsored by The Launchpad at The University of Miami which aims to make the practice of entrepreneurship available to all students and alumni. This episode is also sponsored by the podcast, Made Visible. Made Visible is hosted by Harper Spero who struggles with a hidden illness. She uses her podcast to bring other people's hidden illnesses to light. This episode is also sponsored by Allison Langer, writing coach and editor. Theme music is by Justina Shandler. Additional music is by Podington Bear. You can find all our music on our website. There's more writing class on ourwebsite (www.writingclassradio.com), twitter (@wrtgclassradio) and Facebook. Writing Class Radio is now open to submissions from our listeners. Go to the submissions page on our website for guidelines. We pay! If you want to be a part of the movement that brings people together through storytelling, please go to writingclassradio.com and hit the DONATE button.

I'm so excited to launch the first episode of Made Visible, an idea which has been a long time in the making. I didn't always know that I wanted to launch a podcast, but I did know that I needed to do something to make people with invisible illnesses feel less alone and more supported. I only came to that realization once I started talking about my own illness, which I hid for many years. Talking about my story was so freeing. I wanted others to have that experience too. To learn more about why I created this podcast and my invisible illness story, check out the show notes. Follow Made Visible on Instagram and Facebook     

Harper Spero is a New York City-based lifestyle and career coach who left the corporate world after nearly 10 years working with brands like Johnson & Johnson, Disney and Ann Taylor.    In her work with clients now, she helps busy men and women figure out how to become the best versions of themselves and how to live their best lives.   In this podcast Harper discusses the freedom of running your own business, meditation and how anyone can break out of their rut to build their ideal life. If you're feeling disillusioned with the 9-to-5, give this episode a spin.    Full show notes available: andreawien.com/harper-spero

Stephan Thieringer a Serial Entrepreneur turned leadership transformation coach and business thinker.  His focus is Radical Self-Awareness and Emotional and conversational Intelligence.  He moved to the US 20 years ago, received the World Education Award in Asia in 2012 for economic impact and volunteers his time in various non profits like street soccer USA and NFTE Richard Lindenmuth has been an Interim CEO in a number of industries, with business models ranging from high technology and services to heavy- and basic-industries. He has 30+ years general management experience in domestic and international operations, and is noted for his comprehensive execution skills in both high-growth and distressed environments. Lindenmuth is Chairman of the Association of Interim Executives and author of The Outside the Box Executive For more information go to MoneyForLunch.com. Connect with Bert Martinez on Facebook. Connect with Bert Martinez on Twitter. Need help with your business? Contact Bert Martinez. Have Bert Martinez speak at your event!  

A health issue forced Harper Spero to reevaluate her life in corporate America and led her to coaching.  She found early success with her blog and became a contributor to The Huffington Post.  A fan of yoga and meditation, she uses her experiences to inspire, motivate, and drive people in the direction of their dreams through her one-on-one coaching!