Some setbacks don’t come with warning signs. They don’t unfold gradually or allow time to adjust the plan. They stop you cold—and force you to figure out who you are and how you move forward when everything you expected suddenly changes.

In this episode of the AGRIMINDS Podcast, Kacee Bohle sits down with Cassie Yontz, an agriculture professional and working mom from Bloomington, Illinois, to talk about one of those moments: a breast cancer diagnosis at 31 years old, in the middle of early motherhood and a full, demanding career.

Cassie shares what it was like to have life abruptly interrupted—and the mindset required to keep moving forward when the path ahead looked nothing like the one she had prepared for. This conversation isn’t about giving up or losing control; it’s about strength, perseverance, and learning how to lead yourself through something no one trains you for.

Together, Kacee and Cassie explore:

• What happens when life delivers a setback you didn’t see coming
• Why some leadership lessons can only be learned through lived experience
• The mental strength required to face uncertainty and keep showing up
• How identity shifts when productivity and plans are no longer the anchor
• Leading with perspective, empathy, and grit after life forces a pause
• Why mindset, faith, and support systems matter when the road gets hard

This episode is for leaders, professionals, parents, and anyone who’s been knocked off course by a setback they never anticipated—and is figuring out how to move forward with strength and intention.

About the Guest
Cassie Yontz is an agriculture professional and the voice behind Life After the Lump, where she shares her experience navigating cancer, recovery, and life after a major health disruption with honesty and hope.

Learn more about Cassie’s story: lifeafterthelump.com