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Erica Siegel

Creative Director for So Just Shop and Advocate for the Chronically Ill

Erica Siegel is a fashion/home product developer, celebrity stylist, self-proclaimed foodie, art history fanatic and travel and puppy enthusiast. At 23, she was diagnosed with a rare connective tissue disorder, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Mast Cell Activation Disorder, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome forcing her to move home with her parents.

Now, at 27 years old, Erica has made serious progress in managing her conditions and completed her dreams of getting her MA in Design Management at London College of Fashion with a focus in sustainability and ethical design. Living in London, Erica now works as Creative Director for So Just Shop. Also a writer and blogger, she continues to advocate for the chronically ill.

For more details about what it's like dealing with chronic pain, please visit Erica's blog.

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