Being Intentional in What You Do - A Story of Courage and Belief with Angela Msonthi

In this inspiring episode, Alex talks to Angela Msonthi whose inspirational story is one of courage and enduring faith in the face of adversity and challenge. She shares her experiences moving from Malawi to the UK to pursue her nursing career and explains how her diagnosis changed everything about her life and her priorities. As someone with enduring faith, Angela has moved forward intentionally in her life with the positive support of others and is sharing her story to encourage others to ask for help when they need it to overcome their fears Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/bizwm   KEY TAKEAWAYS When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, everything changed on that day, I’m not the same person I was before There were many people around me praying with me and this positive support helped me with my fears It’s been my faith that has kept me going and carried me through the challenges You need to have an awareness and if you think something is wrong you need to take action and get it sorted out When you don’t understand something you should access all the information that you can to learn and understand more. I surrounded myself with people who were strong and had a strong mindset You need people around you who can help you to understand what’s happening to you You need to reflect and understand  what your priorities in life are I try to be intentional in what I do and find joy in helping others A life challenge brings a new perspective on life and your prioritising You need to be intentional in your life and invest in yourself. I speak out now  because I want to help other people I want to do things that bring me joy and I’m passionate about. Taking small steps consistently is what makes the difference   BEST MOMENTS ‘I’m very strong in my faith and that has really helped my beliefs helped me to cope with the fear’ ‘I reached out to people who were strong and could help’ ‘I’ve learnt to open up and to weigh up each situation’   VALUABLE RESOURCES Business, Wealth and Mindset podcast series      ABOUT THE GUEST Angela Msonthi in her own words...   I am a wife to Grey Msonthi and we have two children a boy aged 17 and a girl aged 15. I was born in Malawi and have lived in the UK for over 20 years having trained as a registered nurse working in London. Here I share my experience of being diagnosed and living with secondary breast cancer.   I was 44 when I first faced breast cancer. I found a lump, went to my GP and was referred to the breast cancer clinic. Unfortunately, after all the tests I was diagnosed with breast cancer.  I had surgery and radiotherapy then went back to work a few months later. Sadly, 18 months later I started to experience pain in my hip and after a bone scan, I was told that the cancer had spread to my pelvis. I was treated with radiotherapy and monthly injections. But, in June 2020,  I received my third cancer diagnosis after a regular scan,  this time in the liver. I had surgery to remove the affected part of the liver and six cycles of chemotherapy.   I am so grateful to God and for all the support from friends and family. I  want to make my own cancer journey a positive/ hopeful one by sharing my experience and raising awareness about breast cancer in my community. I want to be the voice that prompted someone to check their body and remained hopeful when faced with a challenge.  I want to let people know that they should seek help and advice when they are concerned about their health. Even if I help just one person that will make me very happy and this message would have been worthwhile   ABOUT THE HOST Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs). He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference. Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.   CONTACT METHOD Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/ Twitter - @alex_sapala https://twitter.com/alex_sapala You Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ