Description: (Writer, advocate, and motivational speaker)
Suleika Jaouad is a highly accomplished American writer, advocate, and motivational speaker recognized for her impactful contributions to publications such as The New York Times, Vogue, Glamour, NPR's All Things Considered, and Women's Health. Her remarkable resilience and bravery in conquering a rare form of leukemia, despite facing a challenging 35% survival rate, have served as a source of inspiration for many. Jaouad shares her medical journey and offers hope and insight to others confronting similar obstacles through her memoir "Between Two Kingdoms" and her Emmy Award-winning column "Life, Interrupted."