Overcoming Adversity with Audacious Optimism: The Inspiring Journey in Healthcare and Beyond with Speaker Shanna Adamic | Ep 924

The Digital Executive

In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas sits down with Shanna Adamic, an executive at Oracle and a beacon of audacious optimism. Shanna's two-decade career at Oracle, spanning corporate philanthropy, global nonprofit work, and community engagement, is marked by her relentless optimism and dedication to creating a more equitable world through intelligent, connected healthcare.
Shanna shares her deeply personal and inspiring story of overcoming a rare, life-threatening brain tumor, which left her partially deaf but undeterred in spirit. This health journey profoundly influenced her professional focus, deepening her commitment to transforming healthcare for all. Beyond her corporate achievements, Shanna's past as an NFL cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs and her current roles as a speaker and author highlight her multifaceted resilience and passion.
Join us as Shanna discusses the philosophy of audacious optimism, the importance of storytelling in uniting hearts and minds, and her forthcoming book, "Audacious Optimism," which explores how adversity can be a catalyst for transformation. Don't miss this episode filled with inspiration, hope, and a powerful testament to the human spirit.