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Episode 46- Creating Beauty from your Dreams with Shakiira Rahaman

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with the Kira Cosmetics founder and entrepreneur, Shakiira Rahaman. Shakiira, who lives with muscular dystrophy. founded her make-up line in 2019 after a…

Tags: Community, Employment, Year of Independence, Young Adults


Featured Article | Science + Research

Gene Editing Holds Promise as Viable Therapy

A breakdown of gene editing as a promising therapy for treatment of neuromuscular diseases.

Tags: COVID-19, Featured Content, Gene Therapy


Featured Article | Lifestyle

Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining

From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa, the holidays bring family and friends together with festivity, food, and fun. It also can be one of the most stressful times of the…

Tags: Ambassadors, Featured Content


Featured Article | Health, Science + Research

Understanding Myotonic Dystrophy (DM)

How to better understand the neuromuscular disease, myotonic dystrophy (DM) and the latest advancements in treatments.

Tags: Featured Content, Spotlight


Featured Article | Get Involved

Connect With Your MDA Community

Ways to make new connections and friendships with your muscular dystrophy community.

Tags: A Look Inside, Featured Content, MDA Care Centers, MDA Community Groups, MDA Let's Play, MDA Peer Connections, MDA Resource Center


Featured Article | Inclusion

Vocational Training as an Alternative to Traditional College

Gain a better understanding of vocational training as an alternative route to the workplace instead of traditional college for those living with a neuromuscular disease.

Tags: Ambassadors, College Experience, Education, Employment, Featured Content


Featured Article | Lifestyle

Photo Contest Winner: Love in Motion

Meet the 2024 Quest Media photo contest winner and see the winning photo, as well as the runners-up.

Tags: Community, Featured Content, Lasting Impression, Relationships


Featured Article | Inclusion, Independence

Finding a New Career Path Suited for Your Needs

A new outlook of acceptance helped Scott Conger find a career path best suited for his needs living with RYR1 myopathy.

Tags: Employment, Featured Content, Quest for Success


Featured Article | Independence, Lifestyle

Winter Weather Safety Tips for Neuromuscular Diseases

Tips for staying safe in the extreme winter weather months living with a neuromuscular disease.

Tags: Featured Content, Resources, Thrive 365


Featured Article | Lifestyle

Coping with Loneliness at the Holidays

Experts and community members offer 10 ways to help ease holiday loneliness.

Tags: Community, Featured Content, Relationships