Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast
Morgan Paine | Defying the odds and defining purpose
Published: 17 February 2025 at 17:00 UTC
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Episode notes
Welcome back to the next episode of Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast, where we connect with professionals across the West Midlands to explore topics that matter to our careers and personal growth.
DISCLAIMER: This episode touches on potentially distressing topics, such as cancer treatment.Following on with this month's theme of being known for your purpose, our host Sophie interviews Morgan Paine, a consultant transport planner and Future Faces member.
Morgan shares his poignant journey of being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at age 20, his intense treatment process, and how his fitness background played a crucial role in his recovery.
During the pandemic, he faced additional challenges but remained determined to regain his health. Morgan talks about his evolving purpose of raising awareness about mental and physical health among young professionals and the importance of paying attention to one's body.
He discusses how Future Faces helped him amplify his message and the steps he took to transition back to normal life, focusing on his purpose and future goals.
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