Galentine’s Day Special: Live from Booze and Boobs

Booze and Boobs 2025

“Booze and Boobs,” started by friends Star Hand and Chloe Di Leo, started as a fun get-together and evolved into a significant fundraiser for breast cancer awareness. Their ingenious approach ensures every dollar raised goes directly to The Rose, aiding countless women in need. This annual event merges fun and philanthropy seamlessly.

Friendship in the Face of Breast Cancer

Ronnie Haggerty

Today, Dorothy is joined by Ronnie Hagerty, a board member who shares her experience in the nonprofit sector. Ronnie emphasizes the need for nonprofits to operate using best business practices and highlights the misconception that nonprofits don’t need money.

Redefining Career Priorities After Loss, Part 2

Ellen Chin

Ellen Chen’s decision to quit her high-level job at the peak of her career is a story of self-discovery and courage. Struggling with grief and loneliness, Chen realized she needed to prioritize her mental health. Her journey emphasizes the importance of unplugging and resetting one’s life.

Redefining Career Priorities After Loss, Part 1

Ellen Chin

Ellen Chen’s story of navigating a career change after her father’s passing is one of introspection and reinvention. Balancing personal grief and professional demands, Ellen chose to resign from her demanding HR role. This pivotal decision allowed her to prioritize family and launch her own consulting firm.

Improving Healthcare Access for Uninsured Women

Damien Kelly

Dorothy Gibbons addresses an enduring issue in Texas, highlighting systematic and budgetary challenges. Alongside Dr. Damien Kelly, they discuss the importance of patient navigators and the persistent inequities in healthcare. The Rose continues to fight for comprehensive coverage and timely treatments for uninsured patients.

Special Episode – Grateful Patients And A Heartfelt Thank You

Patients, Nichole Jackson Green, Ronnie Pace, Courtney Clark, Cassandra

Thank you. A simple phrase that means so much. At The Rose, our patients are filled with gratitude because they have access to life-saving breast care regardless of insurance status. On this special episode of Let’s Talk About Your Breasts, you’ll hear directly from those who tell their story best. These guests are The Rose’s patients, and these are their heartfelt thank you’s.

A Student’s Journey from Medical School to Nonprofit Healthcare Leadership

Photo of Maya Guhan

Maya’s journey from medical school to the Rice Business Board Fellows program highlights her ambition to address systemic public health issues. Focusing on internal medicine and cardiology, Maya discusses with Dorothy how she leverages an MD/MBA to understand the business side of medicine. Her dedication to healthcare access and innovation drives her work in nonprofits and medical technology.

Aunt Tonja’s Legacy: More Than Just Words

Photo of Chrissy Ransome

Since the death of her aunt Tonja from breast cancer, Chrissy Ransome has redoubled her efforts to ensure women in her community get the screening they need. Tonja’s late-stage diagnosis, partly due to being uninsured, profoundly impacted Chrissy. Now, she channels her grief into action, spreading awareness and resources through various community initiatives.