078: Discovering Strength and Courage in the Face of Job Loss and a Cancer Diagnosis with Nicole Roberts

Impact Makers

Imagine receiving a breast cancer diagnosis just nine days after losing your job - this was the reality for our guest, Nicole Roberts, an HR executive who faced these challenges in December 2022. In this truly inspiring episode, Nicole shares her journey of conquering cancer and navigating the financial difficulties that came with it. Not only did she manage her family's living expenses and medical care, but she also started her own HR consulting and coaching business, People Solutions Group.

We explore the misdiagnosis of Nicole's breast cancer and discuss the importance of self-advocacy and self-care. Nicole's story highlights the significance of having a treatment plan and the unwavering support of loved ones. Our friend Laurie Ruettimann, host of the Punk Rock HR podcast, joins us to dive deeper into Nicole's experience and how to better support those who may face health or personal challenges in the future.

As Impact Makers, let's unite in showing Nicole our support on her journey in every possible way. Connect with Nicole through the links in the show notes and consider contributing to the GoFundMe campaign set up to assist her and her family during this time. Don't miss this powerful episode, as it is essential listening for leaders and anyone in the workplace who may face similar challenges.

Show Highlights:

• Preparing for the future of work
• Job interviews with breast cancer
• Chemotherapy and treatment plan discussion
• Talking to family about cancer
• Financial strain of cancer treatment
• Breast cancer support organizations

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Supporting Resources:

GoFundMe: Support Nicole Roberts & Her Fight Against Cancer - https://bit.ly/nrobertshr

Nicole Roberts - She/Her/Hers

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nrobertshr

https://twitter.com/nrobertshr

People Solutions Group

https://www.peoplesolutionsgroup.com/

https://www.instagram.com/people_solutions_group, https://www.linkedin.com/company/peoplesolutionsgroup/

Links for support for breast cancer:

Pink Ribbon Good: https://www.pinkribbongood.org/

Breast Wishes Foundation: https://www.breastwishesfoundation.org/

Susan G. Komen: https://www.komen.org/financial-assistance-program/

I Have Wings: www.ihavewings.org

Phil's Friends: www.philsfriends.org

National Breast Cancer Foundation: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org

Facebook Private Support Group ""Breast Cancer Support - I Got This!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1865145147094353/

Connect with Jennifer:

Send her a message: https://jennifermcclure.net/contact

On LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclure

On Twitter https://twitter.com/JenniferMcClure

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_mcclure/

On Facebook http://www.facebook.com/JenniferMcClureSpeaker

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