Running a business takes a lot of courage. Imagine starting a company while living with 10 chronic diseases. In this episode Tom and Adriana Cowdin discuss focusing efforts into the community, running a business, as well as resilience and tenacity. In addition to living with 10 chronic diseases and undergoing 27 procedures in the last 5 years, Adriana founded Dekaf Digital, a digital marketing agency. Tom and Adriana dive into common issues in HR, the true definition of coaching, and taking a leap of faith when starting a business. Listen to learn more about chronic illness and strengthening weaknesses. Key takeaways: The impact of pancreatic disease How your business can help your community Lessons in resilience Definition of coaching and how to implement skills Avoiding social media blunders Quotes: “I typically ask people to describe themselves with 3 adjectives and why they chose those. What you find out is that people don’t know what an adjective is.” Adriana Cowdin “It’s usually the scariest thing starting a business when you have a product or service. Getting your first customer or whether you’re going to get one or when it’s going to take off. So, it must’ve been scary at first. – Tom Feher “If you think something is holding you back, or you got some mental block, or some restriction, you can overcome it.” – Tom Feher Connect with Adriana: Website: http://www.dekafdigital.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dekafdigital/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DekafDigital Twitter: https://twitter.com/dekafdigital LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dekaf-digital/ Connect with Tom Feher: Website: www.feherlawfirm.com Facebook: @feherlaw Instagram: feherlawapc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices