The Studio That Heals: Ballet, Children, and the Heart of Survival

Cookie Joe

Cookie Joe has spent her life teaching dance, shaping not just technique but character, faith, and compassion in her students. When cancer struck, she embraced it as a purposeful challenge, inspiring her community through fundraisers, open conversations, and shared strength. Her story is a celebration of resilience, community, and faith over fear.

Empowering Volunteers, Empowering Patients: One Woman’s Journey to Saving Lives

Shannon Lecoq

Shannon Lecoq has spent nearly 30 years fighting cancer, supporting patients, and building partnerships that save lives. Her work with the American Cancer Society and The Rose has led to some surprising stories, unexpected lessons, and a focus on Raising vital funds so that everyone can access breast health care, navigating patients through their toughest moments, whether insured or uninsured, and empowering volunteers and communities to make a difference, one event at a time

Not Just the Handbag Lady: Redefining Success with Elaine Turner

Elaine Turner

Elaine Turner is known for her handbags and her brand, but what most don’t see is the adversity she has faced, from building her business, to supporting a daughter with special needs, to being there for her parents through illness. She had to make tough decisions about her business, her identity, and her family.