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I quit my job in media while pregnant and battling an autoimmune disease. It led me to start my own company.
Alex Taylor, editor in chief of Clique, quit her leadership role after intense stress contributed to an autoimmune diagnosis of Hashimoto's Disease. Recognizing that her health was compromised by overwork, she left the media industry and focused on wellness. She later launched Perelel, a women's health supplement brand.
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