DEEPLY RESTED PODCAST
Ep. 30: When Business Becomes a Lifeline: Marisa Corcoran on Cancer, Grief, and Growth
What happens when life throws more at you than you feel ready for—but your business still needs you to show up?
That’s exactly what Marisa Corcoran, founder of The Copy Confidence Society, had to figure out when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and faced the painful loss of a long-time friendship—all while running her business.
In this Deeply Rested conversation, Marisa opens up about how these life-altering moments forced her to reimagine her work, rethink what truly matters, and lean into support in ways she never had before.
In this episode, Marisa will share:
✨How Marisa kept her business going while navigating cancer and personal loss (16:26)
✨The systems and structures that allowed her to step back when she needed to (21:43)
✨Why we have to let go of the “superwoman” mentality and let others in (25:48)
✨The unexpected power of honesty and vulnerability in business (30:25)
✨How grief can shape a more sustainable, aligned way of working (43:19)
Marisa’s story is a powerful reminder that business isn’t just about strategy—it’s about building something that supports you through every season of life.
If you’ve ever wondered how to build a business that holds you through the ups and downs, this conversation is for you.
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Meet The Guest
Marisa Corcoran
Ready to discover what to say and how to say it to magnetically attract your dream clients? Marisa Corcoran helps coaches and creatives craft their uncopyable message inside her signature program, The Copy Confidence Society. She’s also the creator of the wildly popular summit, The Copy Chat which has raised over $120K for organizations like Soul Fire Farm, The Headstrong Project, and Sage USA.
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