Ep 127 - Transplanting Hope: A Recipe for Resilience Featuring Liz Schumacher

Episode Promotional Partner: Rhone Use Code: Mile40 in-store or online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rhone.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 20% off your purchase. Offer valid for New Customers Only.On this episode of Mile 40, we are privileged to be joined by the resilient and empowering Liz Schumacher. Liz is not only the Founder and CEO of Affinity Strategies but also a four-time kidney transplant recipient and a lifelong patient advocate. Her journey is one of incredible determination, having navigated through the challenges of chronic illness from a young age. Liz shares her experiences growing up with a supportive family and a dedicated medical team, the development of her inner strength, and how she turned her adversity into a powerful purpose. During our conversation we dive deep into the lessons she's learned on resilience, the importance of asking for help, and how she continues to impact the medical world with her work. Join us as we explore Liz's remarkable journey of transformation and her commitment to empowering others to overcome their own challenges. Don't miss this episode filled with insights, hope, and inspiration.Elizabeth Schumacher, JD, LLM, is a patient entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of Affinity Strategies, a global medical association accelerator in Chicago. The firm’s mission is “The Patient is Our Purpose.” Liz founded the firm with the intent to provide the best professional expertise to her clients with the goal of advancing medical research and improving patient care. A four-time kidney transplant recipient and 45-year patient advocate, Liz brings her passion, experience, and entrepreneurial spirit to everything she does. Prior to founding her firm, Liz was a lobbyist and attorney for American Medical Association, Pfizer, University of Wisconsin/Meriter and Wisconsin Medical Society.Liz received her BA, JD, and LLM in Bioethics from the University of Wisconsin. She is a past board member of UNOS, National Kidney Foundation, Gilda’s Club, and Ellevate Women’s Network. Liz recently co-founded The Greenwell Project with colleagues across the country to advance sustainable medicine for all. Liz is also training to become a health coach for patients living with chronic illness. Liz resides in the Chicago area with her husband Shawn.More on Mile 40: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:mile40podcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @mile40podcast @bishoy_tadrosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishoyTadrosPurchase Your Copy of Break Barriers OR Audacious Today - Use Code MILE40 for 20% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bishoytadros.com