Uplifting Moments: The UOAA Conference Recap

The Beautiful Bag

Introduction:

• LeeAnne introduces the episode and mentions the recent UOAA conference attended by this group of seven ostomates.
• The host highlights the positive experience and the camaraderie they shared

Guest Introductions:

• Jearlean Taylor, Angie Davenport, Keyla Caba, Kimberly Coleman, Rob Harrison and Janeca Werts are introduced as the podcast guests.

Discussion:

• LeeAnneand guests discuss their takeaways from the UOAA conference.
• Jeneca talks about her first-time experience, emphasizing the overwhelming positivity and unity among the ostomates.
• Angie shares her delight in meeting fellow ostomates in person, bonding with LeeAnne (the host) and Kimberly, and the sense of unity they felt.
• Kayla mentions the connections they made, the valuable lessons learned in the ileostomy class, and the diversity of attendees.
• Kimberly speaks about her second time attending the convention and how it provided a different perspective as an ostomate of almost eight years.
• Rob, the only male attendee, talks about the inspiration and love he felt from everyone and how it motivates him to stay positive.
• Jearlean talks about this being only her second time attending the event, speaking at it and how she loved how we all came together.

The group also deleves deep into the sessions that they attended and the lessons that they all learned during the 3 days.

Conclusion:

• The podcast concludes with a sense of unity and gratitude for the convention's positive impact.

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