Universe, what’s good?! Welcome to the first episode 0f 2019! What do you think about the potential name change? Please sound off in the comments! 🙂 The podcast is now on YouTube, so please subscribe there as well! In this solo episode, I talk about a recent cancer scare that occurred last month. Knowing the… Read More
Author: Kelsey Smith
The Art of Getting Your Shit Together | Episode 026
At age 29, Kelsey had a blossoming career, solid friendships, and a handle on her mental health. She thought she was on her way to living a happy, fulfilling life. While in Phoenix, she climbed up the corporate ladder, working side jobs and obtaining a Master of Business Administration degree. Eight days after landing her… Read More
Young Cancer Survivor — 35-Years Later by Sarah Fisher Hartley
Reprinted with permission from BRCAStrong, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering women with genetically predisposed reproductive system cancers, commonly known as “Previvors.” Founder and CEO Tracy Milgram-Posner has been featured on the podcast in Episode 002 discussing this wonderful organization. I was privileged to attend BRCAStrong’s “Music of My Soul” retreat in Fort Lauderdale, where I… Read More
Empowerhaus with Emily Hopper | Episode 010
 World, what’s good?! In this episode, I interview Emily Hopper, founder and CEO of Empowerhaus, a women’s breast cancer empowerment apparel company. Listen in as we discuss how Emily channeled the pain of a cancer diagnosis into helping others cope with smart, uplifting shirts, mugs, and bags. All while forgoing reconstruction, which has led her to… Read More
**Under Construction**
When I started this blog after diagnosis, I didn’t know where it would take me. In fact, I lost my way a few times and the proof of that is in my posting history! There was a time where I didn’t want to be me because breast cancer made me feel “othered” from my peers… Read More
(NSFW) Foobs: 20 Things to Consider When Going Big…
Welcome back! Sorry I didn’t get this out yesterday, as I was busy celebrating World Topless Day (no, not really, just had some other things to do). What better way to actually celebrate than to talk about SuperBoob and WonderTit?! While I’m not the biggest fan of the word “foob,” it’s literally the best way to describe reconstructed… Read More
Convalescence
Hello there! I’m back, for now. It’s been a crazy past few months and I’m happy to report that I’m still standing. Hot flashes and all. Luckily, those are down to about four a day. But when they hit, boy do they hit! (Jesus, is it over yet?) And of course, they show up at… Read More
Friendship Fridays, Volume II.
As it stands, I have five of my best friends getting married this year. One was married in January, the next three are within a month’s time from one another, and the last is way out in October. I’m thrilled to be surrounded by love, even if I’m unsure of how I’m going to commit to… Read More
New Look, an Update and a Story!
I’ve been brushing up on my PhotoShop skills, and updated the website! It’s not exactly what I’m looking to achieve with the look, but my skills are a little rusty! But seriously, I’d love some constructive criticism. I’m tough, I can take it! Today will consist of listening to TLOP in its entirety and cleaning.… Read More
Seein’ Red
This may be a strange, TMI-type of post, but I need to scream this from the rooftops:Chemopause is over!!Oh, thank goodness. I’m tired, cranky, emotional, and I want Drumsticks in an ice-cream form. I’ve been worried, being that it’s been over a year, that my period was never going to start again and my ovaries retired.… Read More