Universe, what’s good?! We’ve made it to episode two-zero. In this episode, I interview Sarah Fisher Hartley, a 30+ year breast cancer survivor. Diagnosed at 29 like me, Sarah has quite the perspective as she was pregnant at the time she received the devastating news. If you are in need of hope, this episode is for… Read More
Category: Breast Cancer
Episode 019 | Craziest Week of My Life
Universe, what’s good?! Thank you for tuning into episode 019. This will be a quick one, as life has gotten rather chaotic as of late. Catch me on the “Your Day” program on WTOL with Ben Hoffman this Tuesday, September 4th. We will be discussing the upcoming support group which will be occurring on September 6th… Read More
Episode 018 | Beautiful Inside and Out with Maggie Cappelletti
Universe, what’s good?! Today, there was no segue as I conducted a live interview with the wonderful Ms. Maggie Cappelletti. Maggie is an international beauty expert, with over 10 years of experience. In addition to creating aesthetic beauty, Maggie is also a life coach certified in meditation. In this episode, we will discuss Maggie’s journey into unleashing… Read More
Episode 017 | The CatSurvivor: Don’t Stress Meowt!
Universe, what’s good?! Unfortunately, I am not, as I’m coming down with what could possibly be crashing fatigue. For that reason, today’s episode isn’t going to be very breast cancer-related. Instead, I’ll give you guys a glimpse into my real life, which is pretty spicy. It’s been a very stressful past week with having a garage… Read More
Episode 016 | Balance After Cancer with Lisa Vento Nielsen
Universe, what’s good?! Today’s episode features Lisa Vento Nielsen, an Entrepreneur, Educator, and Executive known not only as Super Mom but the Founder of Balance After Cancer (formerly Career After Cancer). Lisa is a writer, speaker, career expert and cancer survivor. Listen in as we talk about how cancer rocked our worlds after diagnosis. As we discuss how… Read More
Episode 014 | WILDFIRE Magazine with April Johnson Stearns
Universe, what’s good?! Welcome to week 14 of the podcast. Today, you are in for a treat, as I interview April Johnson Stearns, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of WILDFIRE Magazine. With the tagline “Build a Life You Love After Diagnosis,” WILDFIRE Magazine chronicles all facets of breast cancer from patients all over the world. The current issue,… 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
Changes I’ve Been Going Through | Episode 003
World: What’s good?! This episode, I talk about the ins and outs of breast cancer and go a bit more in-depth about the overall experience with treatment. In addition, I discuss the physical and mental aspects survivorship brings and offer words of encouragement for you to keep on going. Happy Mother’s Day!!!!!! BRCA Strong inspired a listener to… Read More
BRCA Strong with Tracy Milgram-Posner | Episode 002
Thank you for listening to the second episode of The CanSurvivor Podcast with Kelsey Smith! In this episode, I chat with Tracy Milgram-Posner, the founder of BRCAStrong.org. We discuss her journey, which started at the tender age of 18. Tracy is an outstanding example of turning lemons into limoncello, as she helps previvors and… Read More
The Star of the Story – Episode 001
Welcome to the first episode of The CanSurvivor Podcast with Kelsey Smith! In this episode, I talk about the events leading up to the diagnosis in 2014, the choices I was faced with, and my plan of action. May 19th, join me for the Making Strides Against Cancer walk, which will be held in… Read More