In this riveting episode of Rise From The Ashes, Dr. Constance Leland known as CJ shares a soul-piercing story that will shift how you see adversity forever. Born in the Philippines and separated from her mother until age 7, CJ arrived in America at 13 and mastered three years of English in just three months. Her academic brilliance masked a hidden truth: undiagnosed ADHD that went unseen for decades.
But this isn’t a story of struggle it’s a roadmap to power.
From raising pigs on a remote farm to now raising voices in academia and advocacy, CJ shows us what resilience really looks like when your life doesn't fit the mold. Diagnosed in her 40s, after already earning four degrees, she challenges the myth that neurodivergence and achievement are mutually exclusive: “The first thing they say is, ‘Oh, you have four degrees. You’re fine.’”
CJ’s life is a masterclass in spiritual grit, cultural courage, and tactical balance down to weekly scheduled date nights with her husband of 22 years. She leads, teaches, and thrives not by escaping hardship but by harvesting it.
If you've ever felt behind, misdiagnosed, or misunderstood this is your wake-up call.
This isn’t just an interview it’s your call to rise.
Listen now and discover how to turn your scars into strength and your challenges into a legacy that serves others.
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