💥The survivor was trapped in a hotel room for 17 hours during the terrorist attack.
😢She experienced PTSD after the attack, leading to intense emotional distress.
🌟The survivor decided to share her story to shed light on the impact of trauma.
🌍She traveled extensively for her work, gaining global experience and perspectives.
📚The survivor authored a book detailing her innermost thoughts and journal entries.
What was the survivor's experience during the terrorist attack?
—The survivor was trapped in a hotel room in Nairobi for 17 hours while terrorists attacked the property. She spent most of the time cowering on her bathroom floor, texting her family goodbye.
How did the survivor cope with PTSD?
—The survivor found PTSD to be one of the hardest things she has ever dealt with. She wished she had died in the attack and decided to publish a book to show the true impact of trauma on a person.
What motivated the survivor to share her story?
—The survivor wanted to raise awareness about the realities of trauma that many people face. She believed that not talking about it does a disservice to those who are suffering or have ever suffered.
What was the survivor's background before joining Google?
—Before joining Google, the survivor worked as a consultant at Bain and was involved in extensive travel for various projects. She also worked as a preschool teacher for a while.
How did the survivor end up working for Google?
—The survivor expressed her love for travel, and Google noticed her passion. She was put on projects that required travel and research, which eventually led to her role as a marketer at Google.
00:16Welcome to the Danger Closed Podcast featuring a courageous survivor of a terrorist attack.
00:42The survivor's harrowing experience: trapped in a hotel room during a terrorist attack in Nairobi for 17 hours.
01:17The survivor faced intense emotional distress and developed PTSD.
02:31Motivated to raise awareness, the survivor decided to publish a book sharing her innermost thoughts and journal entries.
03:31The survivor's background: consultant at Bain, preschool teacher, and extensive traveler.
04:48Traveling for work, the survivor gained global experience and perspectives.
05:58The survivor's brave decision to share her story and shed light on the impact of trauma.
07:03Join us as we delve into the untold story of a survivor's journey to recovery and resilience.
