But Seriously: The Cancer Podcast

Brandi Benson is a veteran, speaker, brand ambassador for the Sarcoma Alliance, and an author sharing her story about the importance of ally-ship, courage, hope, and the beauty of vulnerability when recovering from trauma. Brandi has spoken all across the globe and has recently wrapped up a speaking engagement for Rolls-Royce, one of her favorite clients she has shared her story with. Brandi constantly pushes the envelope and encourages others who are going through hardship, no matter how big or small, to their advantage.

www.brandiLbenson.com

Socials @BrandiLBenson

- recorded March 2022

Tara is a Stage IV Breast Cancer THRIVER!!! She is the author of Grace, Grit & Gratitude: A Cancer Thriver's Journey from Hospicare to Full Recovery with the Healing Power of Horses, which you can buy on Amazon. "Having a cancer diagnosis does not have to be devastating news! In fact, it can be a call to life, to truly live, embrace joy, and appreciate all the beauty life has to offer!"

Fine her on Instagram @TaraCoyote

www.CancerWarrioress.com

Recorded March 25, 2022

Amy is a 38 year old office manager, content creator, and Mom of two young daughter's that lives in Phoenix, Arizona.  Amy is one of my ostomates! She now uses her social media platform to spread awareness about AYA colon cancer awareness, the importance of genetic testing, and breaking down the stigma surrounding having an ostomy.

Amy has been cancer-free for three years.

Find her on Instagram @BareFootOstomate

Carol Wylie - 2x Survivor of Breast Cancer (DCIS). Carol lives on an olive orchard in rural Northern California with her husband, dogs, and rescue cats. She has been a writer all her life. "Chemo Pissed Me Off" is her first published work.

www.WylllieGirl.com

Carol Wylie - 2x Survivor of Breast Cancer (DCIS). Carol lives on an olive orchard in rural Northern California with her husband, dogs, and rescue cats. She has been a writer all her life. "Chemo Pissed Me Off" is her first published work.

www.WylllieGirl.com

Margaret Lang - Survivor of Rectal Cancer

Margaret, is a real estate agent, mother, former high school teacher and now author, she experienced cancer and transformed her life by successfully meeting that challenge. Hopefully chronicling the journey in her book, "Moving Forward: With, Through, and Past Cancer,” will bring faith and hope to many.

www.movingforwardwithmargaret.com

Margaret has been cancer-free for three years.

Carrie enjoys simple pleasures such as a good glass of Cabernet while listening to live jazz or floating in her pool for hours. Her personal mantra to get through the tough times in life is "Laughter & Lip Gloss" and she stands firmly in her belief that calamari and Chardonnay are a complete meal. Carrie is the Co-Founder and President of The CARE Project, Inc. and host of the "Handle with Care - Cancer and Beyond" podcast.

https://thecareprojectinc.org

Carrie has been cancer-free for ten years.

Marielle was born in the Caribbean but has lived in South Carolina for the past thirty years. She comes from a huge family and has a pretty large family herself. She loves to help others more than I help herself and to learn from others and all the lessons that life hands out.

Marielle is the Buddy Program Manager and Certified Bilingual Patient & Family Support Navigator for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. 

www.ccalliance.org

Marielle has been cancer-free for four years.

- recorded June 2, 2021

Leslie is a Mom to four sons and a daughter, a daughter in law, son in law and two grandsons. She currently lives in NYC with her husband of 27 years, Steve and their youngest son.

Find her on Instagram at @CoachingBeyondCancer and www.CoachingBeyondCancer.com

- recorded June 2, 2021

Eileen is an artist working with photography, digital collage, typography, and performative self-portraiture. A professional communications designer, Eileen’s finds inspiration in the source material of her trade: advertising imagery, stock art and publicity photography.

After being treated for lymphoma from 2018–20, Eileen underwent a radical shift in identity. Her work is an exercise in self-plasticity and resurrection. By reimagining personal loss, Eileen creates a place for possibility, experimentation and collaboration. She is an MFA candidate (June 2021) at Lesley University.

Eileen has been cancer-free for almost two years.

www.canyoumakehairforme.com

- recorded April 14, 2021