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Ep. 192 Shanise Pearce
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Your hardest moment can reveal your real mission
The thing that disrupts your life can also redirect it. Shanise’s cancer diagnosis forced her to rethink everything and ultimately led her to build The Advocate’s Table. Founders often discover their true work in moments they never planned for. Pay attention to the problems that feel personal. That is often where the most meaningful businesses begin.
2️⃣ The first no is rarely the final answer
Systems push back. Gatekeepers say no. That does not mean the door is closed. Shanise fought insurance denials and kept pushing until she got the treatment she needed. Founders face the same reality every day. Persistence is often the difference between stalled ideas and real progress.
3️⃣ Purpose driven work still needs a price
Mission based founders often struggle to charge for their work. The impact feels bigger than the money. But sustainability matters. If your expertise creates real value, it deserves to be priced accordingly so the mission can grow and last.
Timestamps
00:00 Hello Chaos podcast introduction for founders
00:38 Shanise Pearce founder of The Advocate’s Table
00:52 First entrepreneurial venture building a catering business
01:41 Triple negative breast cancer survivor story
03:00 Genetic testing and discovering cancer risk early
05:04 Preventative healthcare that caught cancer early
07:20 Turning a cancer diagnosis into patient advocacy work
09:17 Teaching patients how to advocate for their healthcare
12:25 The communication gaps inside the healthcare system
13:18 From entrepreneur to healthcare advocacy founder
14:30 Fighting insurance and healthcare system barriers
15:33 What cancer taught about resilience and leadership
16:08 The reward of helping patients advocate for themselves
18:00 Building a mission driven advocacy organization
19:09 Monetizing advocacy and purpose driven work
21:30 Balancing corporate life and entrepreneurship
24:14 When founders know it is time to go all in
25:56 How patient advocacy could transform healthcare
28:00 Supporting someone during chemotherapy treatment
29:31 Founder stress and mental health routines
30:45 Building a national healthcare advocacy movement
31:28 Founder advice about purpose and risk
32:29 A cancer survivor founder redefining life trajectory
34:00 Improving cancer survival rates in underserved communities
35:20 How to support The Advocate’s Table advocacy work
36:05 Hello Chaos closing and founder resources
Want to connect with Shanise or support The Advocate’s Table. Use the links below.
Website: https://theadvocatestable.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanisepearce/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanisepearce/
Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast platform and share it with your network. We encourage you to join our community HERE and connect with us on social media for the latest updates and more great content.
Connect With Us:
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By Jennifer SuttonKey Takeaways:
1️⃣ Your hardest moment can reveal your real mission
The thing that disrupts your life can also redirect it. Shanise’s cancer diagnosis forced her to rethink everything and ultimately led her to build The Advocate’s Table. Founders often discover their true work in moments they never planned for. Pay attention to the problems that feel personal. That is often where the most meaningful businesses begin.
2️⃣ The first no is rarely the final answer
Systems push back. Gatekeepers say no. That does not mean the door is closed. Shanise fought insurance denials and kept pushing until she got the treatment she needed. Founders face the same reality every day. Persistence is often the difference between stalled ideas and real progress.
3️⃣ Purpose driven work still needs a price
Mission based founders often struggle to charge for their work. The impact feels bigger than the money. But sustainability matters. If your expertise creates real value, it deserves to be priced accordingly so the mission can grow and last.
Timestamps
00:00 Hello Chaos podcast introduction for founders
00:38 Shanise Pearce founder of The Advocate’s Table
00:52 First entrepreneurial venture building a catering business
01:41 Triple negative breast cancer survivor story
03:00 Genetic testing and discovering cancer risk early
05:04 Preventative healthcare that caught cancer early
07:20 Turning a cancer diagnosis into patient advocacy work
09:17 Teaching patients how to advocate for their healthcare
12:25 The communication gaps inside the healthcare system
13:18 From entrepreneur to healthcare advocacy founder
14:30 Fighting insurance and healthcare system barriers
15:33 What cancer taught about resilience and leadership
16:08 The reward of helping patients advocate for themselves
18:00 Building a mission driven advocacy organization
19:09 Monetizing advocacy and purpose driven work
21:30 Balancing corporate life and entrepreneurship
24:14 When founders know it is time to go all in
25:56 How patient advocacy could transform healthcare
28:00 Supporting someone during chemotherapy treatment
29:31 Founder stress and mental health routines
30:45 Building a national healthcare advocacy movement
31:28 Founder advice about purpose and risk
32:29 A cancer survivor founder redefining life trajectory
34:00 Improving cancer survival rates in underserved communities
35:20 How to support The Advocate’s Table advocacy work
36:05 Hello Chaos closing and founder resources
Want to connect with Shanise or support The Advocate’s Table. Use the links below.
Website: https://theadvocatestable.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanisepearce/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanisepearce/
Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast platform and share it with your network. We encourage you to join our community HERE and connect with us on social media for the latest updates and more great content.
Connect With Us:
- YouTube