Self-Employed Web Designer: Katie Williamsen’s Story With Narcolepsy - Rising Voices Ep. 22

Episode 22 June 26, 2024 00:38:29
Self-Employed Web Designer: Katie Williamsen’s Story With Narcolepsy - Rising Voices Ep. 22
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Self-Employed Web Designer: Katie Williamsen’s Story With Narcolepsy - Rising Voices Ep. 22

Jun 26 2024 | 00:38:29

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Show Notes

Katie Williamsen is an entrepreneur and web designer. She has lived with type 1 narcolepsy with cataplexy for over six years and, by sharing her story, aims to raise awareness of this life-changing condition.

 

The Rising Voices Series features a variety of first-hand stories from people living with sleep disorders around the world. At Project Sleep, we believe in the power of storytelling to raise awareness and break down stigma. This is why we train people with sleep disorders on how to share their stories through the Rising Voices training program. To request a Rising Voices speaker for your conference or apply for an upcoming training program, visit: https://project-sleep.com/rising-voices/

 

Project Sleep's Sleep Helpline: https://project-sleep.com/helpline/

 

Please note: this audio was originally recorded in 2020. For up-to-date facts about narcolepsy treatment options: https://project-sleep.com/facts-about-narcolepsy/

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