Chimmy's Story: the 'OG of Black Long Covid Advocacy' and the importance of Hope and Faith
“Yeah, I had to have hope in something that was greater than me. And then also I had to have deep hope in me. Like I had to believe that I was capable of doing this. And that is something that I’ve never really had for myself. So I’m sitting up, walking, doing some things - you know? - because I took a bet on myself.” - Chimére L. Sweeney
In this unmissable episode, Sarah is joined by Chimére L. Sweeney, known to many as Chimmy, a first waver who is an outspoken advocate, phenomenal writer and speaker, and is the self proclaimed 'OG of Black Long Covid advocacy'.
Featured on CNN. PBS, ABC, NBC and many more news outlets, and a prolific writer who has a chapter in the Long Covid Survival Guide, edited by Fiona Lowenstein, Chimmy now has her own podcast and Substack blog: The Blackest Side of Long Covid.
Chimmy and Sarah have quite a freewheeling conversation on many important topics - she is brilliant to listen to and we are delighted to have her - so enjoy!
Episode Links:
Chimmy's website: https://www.chimereladawn.com/about
Chimmy's Substack: https://theblackestsidelc.substack.com/
Chimmy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chimereladawn/
