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Send us a textIn this episode of the Midlife with Courage podcast, host Kim interviews Melissa 'Mei Mei' Abdouch, the owner of Mei Mei's Cookies and Creamery in River Falls, Wisconsin. Melissa shares her inspiring journey from surviving a stage-4 neuroblastoma in childhood to serving in the Air Force, working in finance, and finally running a successful bakery. The discussion also highlights Melissa's community involvement, support for special needs employees, and her passion for empowering local women-owned businesses. Despite facing personal and professional challenges, including a recent battle with breast cancer, Melissa's story is a testament to resilience, community support, and the importance of following one’s passions.00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage00:21 Introducing Mei Mei: A Journey of Resilience01:52 Overcoming Childhood Cancer02:45 A Life of Service and Determination07:49 From Finance to Cookies: A Bold Career Pivot15:17 Building a Community-Focused Business17:57 Building a Supportive Business Community19:39 The Joy of Running a Local Shop21:45 Empowering the Next Generation23:25 Supporting Local Makers25:24 Community Support During Tough Times27:20 Celebrating Women's History Month29:40 Expanding Beyond Local Boundaries32:04 Final Thoughts and AdviceIf you would like to order those delicious cookies, you can check out her site at this LINK. Get your free ebook called Daily Habits for Hormonal Harmony by going to my website. This free guide will help you balance your hormones through some easy daily activities. Just add your email to the popup and your guide will be on its way to your inbox.From morning until bedtime, you can help yourself feel better! Support the showKim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who is passionate about inspiring and encouraging women over 40. She wants you to see your own beauty, value and worth through sharing stories of other women just like you.Would you like to get a "sneak" listen to each podcast? Subscribe to my website to get my weekly inspirational message and a link to that week's podcast a day ahead of everyone else! Just click the link below to get on the list! SUBSCRIBE WEBSITEFACEBOOK
