Today we’d like to introduce you to Mishawn Conyers.
Hi Mishawn, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
My name is Mishawn Conyers, and before life changed overnight, I was a working mom trying to build a stable future for my son, Zamari. I’ve always been passionate about helping people, creating content, and building something meaningful, but I never imagined my purpose would be shaped through one of the hardest seasons of my life.
In 2025, Zamari was diagnosed with autism. While we were learning how to navigate therapies and advocate for his needs, our world changed again when he was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer. Overnight, our lives became filled with hospital stays, chemotherapy, surgeries, medications, and learning medical terms I never expected to know.
Like many parents in crisis, I had a choice…Let the pain consume me or let it give my life greater purpose.
I chose purpose.
I began documenting our journey online not because I wanted sympathy, but because I wanted people to see the reality of caregiving, childhood cancer, autism, and the strength that families discover when they’re forced to keep moving forward. What started as sharing our story quickly grew into a community of people praying for us, encouraging us, donating to Zamari’s care, and reminding us that we weren’t fighting alone.
Today, I’m not only Zamari’s full-time caregiver, but also his advocate, fundraiser, content creator, and biggest cheerleader. Along the way, I’ve discovered a passion for using storytelling to inspire others, raise awareness, and create lasting change for families walking similar paths.
This chapter has taught me that resilience isn’t about pretending life isn’t hard. It’s about continuing to love, hope, and show up anyway.
Our story is still being written. My dream is that one day, when Zamari is healthy again, everything we’ve been through will become the foundation for something much bigger—supporting families facing childhood cancer and autism, speaking on stages, writing books, creating resources, and proving that even life’s most painful chapters can grow into a purpose that impacts others.
For now, we take it one day, one treatment, and one prayer at a time. And through it all, I hope people don’t just remember our struggle.I hope they remember our faith, our resilience, and the love that carried us through.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Not at all. In fact, it’s been the hardest season of my life.
As a single mother, I suddenly became everything my son needed his caregiver, medical advocate, nurse, therapist, scheduler, fundraiser, and source of comfort. There have been countless hospital stays, long nights with very little sleep, difficult medical decisions, and moments where I questioned how I was going to make it through another day.
One of the biggest challenges has been watching my son go through things no child should ever have to experience. As a parent, you naturally want to take away their pain, but sometimes all you can do is hold their hand, encourage them, and trust the doctors and God to do the rest.
Financially, emotionally, and mentally, it has stretched me in ways I never imagined. I had to put my career on hold to become Zamari’s full-time caregiver, while also learning how to navigate autism therapies, cancer treatment, and everyday life.
At the same time, this journey has revealed strengths I didn’t know I had. I’ve learned that resilience isn’t something you’re born with , it’s something that’s built one difficult day at a time. I’ve also learned that asking for help isn’t weakness. The community that has surrounded us through prayers, donations, and encouragement has reminded me that even during life’s hardest moments, you’re never meant to carry everything alone.
If there’s one lesson I’ve taken from this journey, it’s this: hardship can either harden your heart or deepen your purpose. I chose to let it deepen mine.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Today, my work is rooted in advocacy, storytelling, and building community.
As Zamari’s full-time caregiver, I spend my days coordinating his medical care, therapies, and treatment while documenting our journey to bring awareness to childhood cancer, autism, and the realities of caregiving. Through social media, I share both the beautiful moments and the difficult ones because I want families to know they are not alone.
What I’m most proud of is the community that has grown around our story. People from all over the world have prayed with us, encouraged us, supported Zamari’s medical journey, and shared their own experiences. It’s become more than social media—it’s a place where people can find hope, feel seen, and realize they’re part of something bigger.
I think what sets me apart is my willingness to be honest. I don’t just share the victories. I share the fear, the setbacks, the laughter, the exhaustion, and the little moments that remind us life is still beautiful even in the middle of hardship. My goal has never been to create perfect content. My goal is to create meaningful content that makes people feel connected, inspired, and hopeful.
Looking ahead, I hope to continue growing this mission beyond social media by writing, speaking, partnering with organizations, and creating resources that support families navigating childhood cancer and autism. If our story can help even one family feel less alone, then every difficult day has had a purpose.
Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?
One thing I’ve learned is that you don’t have to know everything you just have to be willing to ask questions and stay teachable.
Some of the greatest encouragement and advice I’ve received has come from people who have already walked a road similar to mine. Whether it’s another childhood cancer parent, a content creator, a medical professional, or someone simply willing to share their experience, I’ve learned that there is wisdom in listening.
When it comes to networking, I try to lead with authenticity instead of asking, “What can this person do for me?” I ask, “How can we encourage each other?” I believe genuine relationships always outlast transactional ones.
My advice is to be curious, stay humble, and never be afraid to reach out. You’d be surprised how many people are willing to help when they see you’re sincere. Every conversation has taught me something, and every connection has helped shape the woman, mother, and advocate I’m becoming.
Pricing:
- Donate to Zamari’s GoFundMe to support his ongoing medical journey.
- Share our story to help raise awareness for childhood cancer and autism.
- Follow our journey on social media and continue praying for our family.
- Prayers and love are always needed.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mishawnnn
- Other: https://gofund.me/2d9e4bbbe
