Samina Farid built her career in oil and gas, founded her own company, and forged ahead in spaces where women are rarely seen. Through it all, she faced cancer twice and found strength that reshaped both her health and her work. Breaking barriers as the only woman in the room Building success in a male-dominated industry Facing cancer two times and turning challenges into purpose Key Questions Answered 1. How did Samina Farid cope with the challenges of being the only woman in a male-dominated field? 2. How did Samina come to start her own company, and what inspired its mission? 3. What was unique about Merrick Systems, and how did it contribute to the industry? 4. Why did Samina decide to sell her company, and what was that process like? 5.What steps did Samina take after her cancer diagnosis? 6. What did Samina learn about her genetic risk for cancer? 7. How did journaling and self-care practices help Samina during her cancer journey? 8. What message does Samina want to share with other women about health and self-care? Timestamped Overview 00:00 Discovery of Remarkable Women 04:12 Pre-Internet Oil Data Challenges 08:20 Grateful for Mentorship Journey 11:27 "Turbulent Life Changes" 15:44 Cancer Journey and Support 21:23 "Facing Cancer's Uncertainty" 24:12 Genetic Mutation: Cancer Risk Alert 25:44 Pancreatic Tumor and Whipple Surgery 28:49 Prioritize Health: Just Do It Support The Rose HERE. Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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