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Nov 2, 2025 4 min

Cancer Doesn't Define Me

from Spoken Word by Anamika Hosted by Anamika Dutta

Rita Avellar is a writer, filmmaker, and creative entrepreneur who transforms real stories into art that makes people think. As the founder of Avellar LLC, she leads projects that blend storytelling, marketing, and web design— from writing to brand strategy. A two-time breast cancer survivor, she uses creativity as a tool for healing and reinvention. Through her work, including The Fat Lady short film and The Thriving Creative Summit, Rita empowers women to own their stories and turn them into purpose-driven work. Born in Rio and based in Indianapolis, she continues to bridge cultures, creativity, and courage in everything she creates. Connect with Rita Website Filmmaking Movie: The Fat Lady Instagram LinkedIn Share your story, email, [email protected]

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