When Branding Becomes Very Personal

When we talk about life changing messages on this podcast, our guest in this episode embodies that probably more than anyone we’ve interviewed.  Emily Hartstone’s personal brand has become very personal over the last 9 years.  In the process of battling rare diseases since being diagnosed in 2014, she realized that the healthcare industry was trying to ‘take away her timeline’.  This prompted Emily to start her own foundation called Empower the Patient, helping people learn how to become their own health advocate.  In addition to being a highly accomplished entrepreneur, she aims to share her journey and create positive change in the healthcare industry.

Best Moments

01:52 Fighting Misdiagnosis: My Journey with Graves Disease

04:35 Rare Diseases: A Journey of Diagnosis and Determination

12:43 Taking Control: Empowering Patients with Rare Diseases

19:59 Navigating the Medical Maze: Doctor Shopping and False Alarms

24:03 From Isolation to Advocacy: Empowering the Patients Community

26:52 Connect with Empower the Patients: Finding Support and Resources