Aparna Saligrama - Quiet Value Woman - Living Life to the Fullest

Aparna Saligrama talks about her new community site: Quiet Value Woman

This week’s guest on my Carpe Diem Connections podcast is Aparna Saligrama, a woman who has a passion for collaborating with other women in discussion, mentorship, and support for one another.

Aparna had long been thinking about creating a community for women, and when Covid hit, she felt that this was the right time. What better time than now to provide additional opportunities for people to gain support and connect with one another?

She created Quiet Value Woman: An Intellectual Lounge for Women. The network is free, yet it provides priceless value. When I first joined, I was supporting a non-profit, Seniors With Skills, started by a young woman who has been helping seniors well before Covid hit. I put out some posts on QVW and received immediate help and advice for the organization.

I’ve found that the people in this network are kind, compassionate, helpful, and supportive. Aparna is an inspiration and I appreciate her dedication in bringing Quiet Value Woman to our ever-changing world.

Resources:

Quiet Value Woman: https://www.qvwoman.com/
Quiet Value Woman Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/QVWoman
Full YouTube Interview with Aparna: https://youtu.be/GxO77LkAzdk
Podcast Episode: https://anchor.fm/carpediemconnections/episodes/Aparna-Saligrama—Quiet-Value-Woman-el73kf

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Short introduction of Dan Jaworski, who is participating in the Kona Ironman after receiving an early onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Full YouTube video available here: https://youtu.be/BuqwJjPNZzk

Blog post: https://www.carpediemday.com/alzheimers-diagnosis-motivates-dan-jaworski-to-fulfill-his-dream-participate-in-the-kona-ironman/

When Dan Jaworski received a devastating diagnosis and a recommendation from his doctor to move forward on his bucket list, he knew what he needed to do.

“Within hours of my diagnosis, I contacted Sarah Hartmann at The IRONMAN Foundation. I am so grateful for this amazing opportunity to race Kona on October 9, 2021”

The month of June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.

You can read more about Dan and his inspirational story here. His attitude of resilience and strength is the same “Carpe Diem spirit” that I saw in my friend Craig Dunham when he was faced with an ALS Diagnosis. It’s the reason I started CarpeDiemDay.com.

Rather than ask for money, Dan asked for 140 names – one for each of the 140.6 miles of the race – of others who are battling Alzheimer’s and related diseases.

His list of 140 names, along with notes and tributes are listed on his site. And despite not asking for money, he has currently raised over $70K in donations for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Gratefully, I don’t currently know anyone personally suffering from Alzheimer’s, but I certainly understand the devastation and fear most people would have in the face of such a diagnosis.

Dan’s optimistic attitude, his drive, tenacity, and resilient spirit will most certainly work in his favor in the coming months, both in his training and in his overall health.

Let’s follow his lead! Whether it’s participating in an Ironman, writing a book, or repairing a relationship, don’t wait. Follow your dreams.

Carpe Diem!