Beautiful Strength: The Podcast

Hello! My name is Molly Oldham and I am a 19 year old brain cancer survivor from Akron, Ohio. In August of 2019, I was diagnosed with a tennis ball sized tumor which was later found to be Anaplastic Ependymoma, a rare form of stage III brain cancer found in 300 people a year. I was diagnosed on the day I was to be moving into college. I had 33 rounds of Proton Radiation and several months of daily intensive PT/PT/Speech Therapy.

Music has been instrumental to my recovery. I came out of surgery singing, and five months to the day of surgery, I moved eight hours away from home to start college. I am proudly a part of a six person Musical Theater cohort at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in the School of Theater.

While I was recovering, I had the opportunity to raise awareness of the shortfalls of funding in Pediatric Cancer by singing at events such as the NHL Columbus Blue Jackets (Hockey Fights Cancer Night), Project Outrun (which funds personalized Nike Shoes for Cancer Warriors), Angel Works (pays for Pediatric Cancer Funerals and more), Thriving on Single Ray of Sunshine (funds grants for cancer patients), Hayes Tough, (pediatric cancer advocates) and many others. I also learned more about Stewart's Caring Place, Collin Cares, NEGU, The Kimberly Walton Foundation, Michael Matters, and the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation among other organizations that support cancer patients and their families.

On June 1st 2020, I had my first set of clear scans. I pledge to dedicate my life to helping those who have been touched by cancer and I hope to help them find their voice.

Now, I am so incredibly humbled to be part of Beautiful Strength_org. By telling my story and taking incredibly empowering photos with Annette, I can forget about the "what IFs" and focus on the "what IS". Thank you for being part of my story!

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In this episode Amy Saffell, a 38 year old badass woman born with spina bifida talks about adventure and living life to the fullest. Wheelchair or not, this woman is gung-ho on experiencing it all!

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In this episode Annette & Isaac discuss what's going on this week. From what we are grateful for to kudos shoutouts, bus builds, finding joy and not allowing burnout.

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In this episode we sit with Lance and Mo. A Chicago couple celebrating each other with positivity during a pandemic. Facing the reality of being black in America and the experience of navigating through the divisiveness within the LGBTQ community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sunday Snacks are shorter versions of the podcast/vlog recapping what is going on in the week and what we are working on. Mini discussions about hot topics, wins for the week, and just catching up!

In this episode Isaac and Annette talk about finally obtaining that 501c3 status, the continuation of Black Lives Matter, what's happening in our worlds and Isaac's first podcast interview as a host!

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In this episode Annette sits down with friends Vernon and Janée Shaw. They discuss growing up black, racism, and being black in America today. It is a conversation about their experiences and an opportunity for others to listen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we sit down with 5 of the 6 teenage girls from Teens for Equality who lead a 10,000 plus Black Lives Matter protest march through Nashville on Thursday June 4, 2020. These teens are inspiring thousands to look call out racism and equality and have the courage to stand up for change. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we sit down with Friday James to discuss racial tensions that are going on in the world today. She gives us her perspective as a young black woman living in America. Through difficult and sometimes uncomfortable conversations, we are able to see a different perspective than our own and be able to open our hearts and minds to another side of the story. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we do a social distanced zoom call interview with Josiah Wade. This is an open conversation between two friends of different skin tones. Through conversation, we gain understanding. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Another episode of Covid Conversations, where we talk about what's going on during quarantine and COVID19. Funny humor and how we're coping during this odd time in history.

In this episode we talk to Jennifer Bartlett. Jennifer is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in grief and loss, anxiety and depression. She works with the LBGTQ+ community, individuals, families, couples, and adolescents. Jennifer gives us some great tips how to cope with these uncertain times and offers some calmness through an impactful discussion.

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