Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique Sachse

Her Daughter’s Disability Diagnosis Changed the Future She Had Imagined

Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique Sachse

Show Notes

In today’s episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, Joanna Linden shares her journey of raising a daughter born with spina bifida, navigating financial hardship and personal challenges, and finding strength through life’s unexpected turns. She reflects on how motherhood, faith, and resilience shaped her path, leading to a career in philanthropy and a renewed sense of purpose in midlife. Joanna Linden is an executive leader and currently serves as Executive Director of Susan G. Komen in Central Texas. She is also working on her upcoming book, Become Her, set for release in 2027.

For more on Joanna, follow her on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanna__linden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-linden/ Komen Website: https://www.komen.org/community/texas/central-texas/

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