Confidence and a Cause: Celebrating Women’s Wellness
As a breast cancer survivor, I’ve learned wellness is about more than physical health—it’s about confidence, self-care, and feeling good in your own skin.
That’s why I own and am so inspired by CAKES body®. Their products are designed by women, for women, to help us feel “flattered, free, & fearless in any outfit.”
Together, We Can Stand Up To Cancer
Sheryl Crow hosted Stand Up To Cancer’s 9th televised fundraising special with “Nashville’s biggest stars alongside cancer researchers and survivors for a night of music, inspiration, and hope.”
SU2C’s model focuses on collaborative research across institutions and disciplines so researchers and scientists can work toward a shared goal: beat cancer.
How the Right Mentor Makes the Unknown Less Scary
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 39, I craved connection with someone who had truly been in my shoes—a married mom of young kids, managing a team at work, facing a similar diagnosis and treatment.
I needed more than sympathy. I needed guidance, hope, and proof that I could get through this.
How I Set Myself Up for Success Post-Surgery
The best thing I did for my post-surgery recovery, besides rest, was physical therapy. My doctors recommended a specialist in lymphedema prevention, and luckily, I found one just minutes from my home.
Attending therapy 1-2 times a week for a few months helped me regain strength, mobility, and flexibility after my double mastectomy surgery.
4 Ways to Find Your Support Squad
What’s the one thing you need to stay positive on a recurring basis? A support squad!