Shattered but Stronger: How Adversity Builds Superpowers

“What you see of me today was not a gift…it was intention. It was choice.”

Marie Chindamo

In this deeply personal episode of ‘Choice, not Chance,’ host Marie Chindamo shares her harrowing childhood experiences, including her brother’s severe brain injury and her father’s abusive behavior. At a young age, Marie took on immense responsibilities to help her family, shaping her into a determined and optimistic individual. She recounts her tumultuous journey through financial hardship, academic pursuits, early marriage, and eventual single motherhood. Despite overwhelming challenges, Marie’s resilience propelled her forward, ultimately leading her to rebuild a strong and successful life. This episode is a testament to the power of choice and determination in shaping one’s destiny.

Highlights from this episode: 

00:00 Welcome to Choice, not Chance

00:22 A Glimpse into My Past

01:09 The Day That Changed Everything

02:58 Taking on Responsibilities at 12

04:15 Facing Harsh Realities

05:11 Struggles and Optimism

08:43 A Father’s Desperation

12:02 Early Independence and Education

12:31 The impact of these experiences on my education and aspirations.

25:02 The struggle to provide for my children, working multiple jobs, and the challenges of financial instability.

27:36 The loss of my home and the emotional impact on me and my children, particularly the heartbreak of selling my daughter’s bed.

17:26 Marriage and Motherhood

23:33 Single Motherhood and Financial Struggles

29:44 Rebuilding from Rock Bottom

30:35 Closing Thoughts and Future Insights

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CEO & Founder of Protilly, Inc. Serving the Individual by providing: Transition Coaching

Reducing Stress and Anxiety, Leadership Strategies & Development, Career Search Tools and Support, and Breaking through barriers to professional and personal growth. And a former Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer of Brooklyn NETS for 6 years.

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[EP002]I n this deeply personal episode of ‘Choice, not Chance,’ host Marie Chindamo shares her harrowing childhood experiences, including her brother’s severe brain injury and her father’s abusive behavior. At a young age, Marie took on immense responsibilities to help her family, shaping her into a determined and optimistic individual. She recounts her tumultuous journey through financial hardship, academic pursuits, early marriage, and eventual single motherhood. Despite overwhelming challenges, Marie’s resilience propelled her forward, ultimately leading her to rebuild a strong and successful life. This episode is a testament to the power of choice and determination in shaping one’s destiny.

Highlights from this episode: 

00:00 Welcome to Choice, not Chance

00:22 A Glimpse into My Past

01:09 The Day That Changed Everything

02:58 Taking on Responsibilities at 12

04:15 Facing Harsh Realities

05:11 Struggles and Optimism

08:43 A Father’s Desperation

12:02 Early Independence and Education

12:31 The impact of these experiences on my education and aspirations.

25:02 The struggle to provide for my children, working multiple jobs, and the challenges of financial instability.

27:36 The loss of my home and the emotional impact on me and my children, particularly the heartbreak of selling my daughter’s bed.

17:26 Marriage and Motherhood

23:33 Single Motherhood and Financial Struggles

29:44 Rebuilding from Rock Bottom

30:35 Closing Thoughts and Future Insights

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[EP002]  In this deeply personal episode of ‘Choice, not Chance,’ host Marie Chindamo shares her harrowing childhood experiences, including her brother’s severe brain injury and her father’s abusive behavior. At a young age, Marie took on immense responsibilities to help her family, shaping her into a determined and optimistic individual. She recounts her tumultuous journey through financial hardship, academic pursuits, early marriage, and eventual single motherhood. Despite overwhelming challenges, Marie’s resilience propelled her forward, ultimately leading her to rebuild a strong and successful life. This episode is a testament to the power of choice and determination in shaping one’s destiny.

Highlights from this episode: 

00:00 Welcome to Choice, not Chance

00:22 A Glimpse into My Past

01:09 The Day That Changed Everything

02:58 Taking on Responsibilities at 12

04:15 Facing Harsh Realities

05:11 Struggles and Optimism

08:43 A Father’s Desperation

12:02 Early Independence and Education

12:31 The impact of these experiences on my education and aspirations.

25:02 The struggle to provide for my children, working multiple jobs, and the challenges of financial instability.

27:36 The loss of my home and the emotional impact on me and my children, particularly the heartbreak of selling my daughter’s bed.

17:26 Marriage and Motherhood

23:33 Single Motherhood and Financial Struggles

29:44 Rebuilding from Rock Bottom

30:35 Closing Thoughts and Future Insights

Show some love and FOLLOW! 

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[EP002] In this deeply personal episode of ‘Choice, not Chance,’ host Marie Chindamo shares her harrowing childhood experiences, including her brother’s severe brain injury and her father’s abusive behavior. At a young age, Marie took on immense responsibilities to help her family, shaping her into a determined and optimistic individual. She recounts her tumultuous journey through financial hardship, academic pursuits, early marriage, and eventual single motherhood. Despite overwhelming challenges, Marie’s resilience propelled her forward, ultimately leading her to rebuild a strong and successful life. This episode is a testament to the power of choice and determination in shaping one’s destiny.

Highlights from this episode: 

00:00 Welcome to Choice, not Chance

00:22 A Glimpse into My Past

01:09 The Day That Changed Everything

02:58 Taking on Responsibilities at 12

04:15 Facing Harsh Realities

05:11 Struggles and Optimism

08:43 A Father’s Desperation

12:02 Early Independence and Education

12:31The impact of these experiences on my education and aspirations.

25:02 The struggle to provide for my children, working multiple jobs, and the challenges of financial instability.

27:36 The loss of my home and the emotional impact on me and my children, particularly the heartbreak of selling my daughter’s bed.

17:26 Marriage and Motherhood

23:33 Single Motherhood and Financial Struggles

29:44 Rebuilding from Rock Bottom

30:35 Closing Thoughts and Future Insights

Episode link/Show notes:

Listen on Apple:

Listen on Spotify

For Instagram

[EP002]  In this deeply personal episode of ‘Choice, not Chance,’ host Marie Chindamo shares her harrowing childhood experiences, including her brother’s severe brain injury and her father’s abusive behavior. At a young age, Marie took on immense responsibilities to help her family, shaping her into a determined and optimistic individual. She recounts her tumultuous journey through financial hardship, academic pursuits, early marriage, and eventual single motherhood. Despite overwhelming challenges, Marie’s resilience propelled her forward, ultimately leading her to rebuild a strong and successful life. This episode is a testament to the power of choice and determination in shaping one’s destiny.

Highlights from this episode: 

00:00 Welcome to Choice, not Chance

00:22 A Glimpse into My Past

01:09 The Day That Changed Everything

02:58 Taking on Responsibilities at 12

04:15 Facing Harsh Realities

05:11 Struggles and Optimism

08:43 A Father’s Desperation

12:02 Early Independence and Education

12:31 The impact of these experiences on my education and aspirations.

25:02 The struggle to provide for my children, working multiple jobs, and the challenges of financial instability.

27:36 The loss of my home and the emotional impact on me and my children, particularly the heartbreak of selling my daughter’s bed.

17:26 Marriage and Motherhood

23:33 Single Motherhood and Financial Struggles

29:44 Rebuilding from Rock Bottom

30:35 Closing Thoughts and Future Insights

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