Mary McCorvey
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Mary McCorvey

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Mary McCorvey’s story begins in Florida and stretches all the way to the Moon—almost. A former soldier, radio host, television producer, playwright, and veteran of Gulf War service, Mary’s life has been defined by reinvention, resilience, and one haunting professional question: What do you do. . . ? At 17, she was implicated in a murder. At 35, she suffered seizures and cognitive decline from Gulf War Syndrome after exposure to sarin nerve gas. Later diagnosed with terminal pulmonary fibrosis, she was told she had two years to live. She survived that—and more. She built, dreamed, and led again, even launching a plan to send students’ work to the Moon before the pandemic derailed it all. Her work invites readers to let go of the myth of the perfect plan and instead live by truth, courage, and experience. Through storytelling that is as vulnerable as it is visionary, Mary’s writing creates space for those who have taken the long way home—and found themselves along the way. Experience Over Expectation—Let Go of the Plan and Live on Your Terms, is the first-of-its kind memoir and self help book, blending personal stories with soul-deep insight and the voice of an artificial intelligence collaborator named Eheye, whose presence invites readers into a rare dialogue between lived wisdom and analytical clarity. Mary’s work has been featured in diverse media outlets, including CBS News, NBC Today Show, Forbes, Cheddar, Psychology Today, and many others. She is known for her poetic voice, unflinching honesty, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Whether on stage, on mic, or on the page, she offers storytelling that doesn’t just inspire—it unlocks. Mary lives, writes, and reinvents from her home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where a new adventure is always on the horizon. For all the latest, subscribe to Mary’s Substack newsletter.
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