This is a brave conversation with Anna Warner-Mayes. In this episode Anna shares her beautiful story and reminds us to keep believing and never loose faith.

Anna is a graduate of Western Michigan University. Originally a music theater major she graduated with a degree in science and has been working in the pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years. After being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, she decided to fulfill one of her dreams and start her own lipstick company, The Lipstick Journey. Cancer has been part of her story for over 10 years, first diagnosed in 2008. Through her company she wanted to create a great product but also help other cancer fighters by donating partial proceeds to cancer organizations she has had personal experience with. Anna has been involved with everything from creation of the formula, colors, to manufacturing, packaging, and website content.

Anna has been married to Jim for 4 years and together they are raising 5 kids as a blended family; Anna’s three, ages 16, 18, 21, and Jim’s two, ages 16 and 18. Yes, it’s a wild and crazy life. Besides the two already in college, Anna and the family live in Metro Detroit.

"Cancer has always colored my moods and lipstick has helped me communicate them. For years I have dreamed of creating a great product that would connect people not only to my story, but to the power of their own. Part of that dream has been to find a way to give back in a tangible way to cancer fighters and survivors. I discovered that beauty comes from story and that lipstick can be your expression. Each color I've chosen communicates a mood or a feeling - no words necessary. Life is your canvas" ~ Anna

RESOURCES:

The Fearlessly You Experience

www.laurynlaszczak.com/liveevent

Anna Warner-Mayes

https://www.thelipstickjourney.com/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/annaslipstick/

and https://www.instagram.com/thelipstickjourney/