Being diagnosed with Cancer: Reflections with Samira Daswani | From Manta Cares

In this episode you will learn - 1. Emotional, psychological and financial cost of being diagnosed with cancer 2. Principles of building a community  of cancer survivors and caregivers 3. Processing suffering and becoming anti-fragile Samira is an entrepreneur working at the intersection of design, healthcare and technology. Using the power of human-centered design, she is tackling one of the most pressing problems of our generation - mental health, isolation and burnout. Together with a group of talented individuals, Samira co-founded a venture that helps individuals better manage their emotional wellbeing. She has been a part of 2 different technology startups and a consultant at McKinsey & Company. She brings a unique blend of design, operations and strategy to all her projects. She earned a Master's degree in Engineering, Design at Stanford University, a bachelor’s degree in biological engineering and art history from MIT and Wellesley College respectively. As an avid scuba diver and a red belt in taekwondo, Samira spends her time exploring beautiful places.