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#205 I Knew I Hit Rock Bottom When I Bought a Mink Coat
Conquering Cancer Charlene Wheeless 8/21/18 Conquering Cancer Charlene Wheeless 8/21/18

#205 I Knew I Hit Rock Bottom When I Bought a Mink Coat

I’m depressed. I’ve been dealing with depression most of my life, so I know it when I see it. My mom had it and so did her mother. I have some pretty good coping mechanisms, but they aren’t working this time.

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“You are Enough!”

An Inspiring Memoir by Charlene Wheeless—business leader, speaker, and survivor.

From renowned executive and communications strategist Charlene Wheeless comes You Are Enough! — a bold, honest, and empowering memoir that blends personal story with professional wisdom.

Charlene shares her journey climbing the corporate ladder while battling breast cancer and breaking barriers as a Black woman in leadership. Through it all, she learned this truth: success isn’t about perfection — it’s about courage, clarity, and refusing to be underestimated.

Her story is not just her own — it’s a mirror for anyone who’s been told they’re too much or not enough.

Because empowered people empower people.

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You can change your life in seven seconds. And I’m living proof. If you’ve ever hesitated in a big moment. This is for you:

When we’re faced with a bold decision... 
One that feels risky or unfamiliar... 
Our brain goes into overdr
Your response to my cancer story floored me.

But that chapter isn’t the whole story. Not even close.

Cancer didn’t make me who I am.
It revealed who I’ve always been.

I grew up in one of the toughest parts of Oakland and rose to
Cancer didn’t knock. It kicked the door down. One day I was leading the room. The next, I was in a hospital gown, holding on to strength I didn’t know I had.

Everything I used to hold onto as a leader:

The illusion of control.
The sense

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