From Survivor to Advocate: Anne Meyn’s Lessons for the Next Generation
Anne Meyn started her advocacy in the 1990s, launching support groups and sharing the message of early detection. Even while facing aggressive treatments, she continued teaching, volunteering, and helping others understand cancer. With a scientific mindset, she shaped patient support and influenced research, guiding the next generation of advocates. Today, she joins Dorothy to reflect on their friendship and impact on The Rose’s community.
Blessings in the Battle: Discovering Grace Through Breast Cancer’s Trials
What happens when you’re diagnosed with breast cancer at 42, while running a business, raising a family, and just married? Today, Dorothy talks with Gaylyn, a longtime Rose patient and community volunteer, who found a lump in her breast, advocated for herself, and learned what it means to lean on others.
Service Meets Purpose: The Intern Experience at The Rose
Josh and Usman open up about what it means to intern at The Rose, trading textbooks for real stories and discovering just how much impact one person can make. They dive into mentorship, the value of compassionate care, and the energy that comes from working with a team committed to change. Over two conversations, you’ll hear their honest reflections, hopes for the future, and a glimpse of why these young leaders give us all reason to believe.
Community Impact: How Port Houston Partners with Nonprofits Like The Rose
A bustling port fuels more than trade. It sustains everyday life in ways most never see. Garret Berg and Jessica Mendoza and from Port Houston share how the Houston Ship Channel keeps the city moving, from the clothes we wear to the cars we drive. Through their work, they connect communities, support local nonprofits like The Rose, and create opportunities for families across the region. Beneath the surface, the port’s reach extends far beyond the water.
Navigating Breast Cancer: Lessons from a Board Member and Survivor’s Family
A lifetime in finance taught Bob Tenczar the value of strategy, but retirement showed him the deeper value of service. Inspired by his mother’s battle with breast cancer, Bob committed himself to giving back through organizations like The Rose and Avance Houston. His passion for helping underserved communities access care has turned volunteering into his life’s second chapter, one defined by purpose, compassion, and impact.
Navigating VA Healthcare for Women Veterans: Insights from Dr. Mahdieh Parizi
Dr. Mahdieh Parizi is a pioneer in women’s healthcare at the VA, and she speaks with Dorothy about the introduction of patient self-scheduling for mammograms and improving patient return rates.
From Pipelines to Lifelines: Samina’s Quest to Fund a Cure
Samina Farid’s first connection with The Rose showed her the true power of support and the lifesaving results of research. Surrounded by survivors, she found her purpose in advancing new treatments and sharing her story to inspire others. She returns to the podcast to reflect on her journey and champion openness, education, and participation that drive the fight against cancer forward.
Empowering Volunteers, Empowering Patients: One Woman’s Journey to Saving Lives
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
Boardrooms, Biopsies & Breakthroughs: The Unstoppable Samina Farid
Samina Farid built her career in oil and gas, founded her own company, and forged ahead in spaces where women are rarely seen. Through it all, she faced cancer twice and found strength that reshaped both her health and her work.
When Cake Loses to Kale: Parenting, Produce, and Public Service with the American Leadership Forum
Lisa Helfman has been a guest on our show three times. That’s not something we see often. Today, the story centers on what happens when you bring people together with one goal—public service—and how that idea became real for Lisa through the American Leadership Forum.