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Former Miss DC 2012 Allyn Rose Oertel shares her remarkable journey from pageant stages to becoming a global voice in breast cancer prevention. After losing her mother to the disease, Allyn made the life-changing decision to undergo a preventative double mastectomy and founded The Previvor to help women make empowered choices about their health. In this episode, she opens up about confidence, identity, and finding purpose beyond fear—reminding us that strength isn’t just surviving, it’s choosing to live boldly.
By Jaime Fox Hardwick and Karissa HorowiczFormer Miss DC 2012 Allyn Rose Oertel shares her remarkable journey from pageant stages to becoming a global voice in breast cancer prevention. After losing her mother to the disease, Allyn made the life-changing decision to undergo a preventative double mastectomy and founded The Previvor to help women make empowered choices about their health. In this episode, she opens up about confidence, identity, and finding purpose beyond fear—reminding us that strength isn’t just surviving, it’s choosing to live boldly.