For Miroslava De Leon, finding purpose proved to be impossible as a supply chain analyst. So she left Corporate America and became a paramedical tattoo artist.

After pushback from her inner circle, she persevered and has now helped countless women look and feel their best with 3D areola tattoos through her business Conceal Touch.

During this episode, Dorothy and Miroslava discuss her career switch, what paramedical tattooing is, and the unique way she helps breast cancer survivors.

Go to Miroslava’s website to learn more about her work.

Support The Rose HERE.

Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts.

For Miroslava De Leon, finding purpose proved to be impossible as a supply chain analyst. So she left Corporate America and became a paramedical tattoo artist.
After pushback from her inner circle, she persevered and has now helped countless women look and feel their best with 3D areola tattoos through her business <a href="https://www.concealtouch.com">Conceal Touch</a>.
During this episode, Dorothy and Miroslava discuss her career switch, what paramedical tattooing is, and the unique way she helps breast cancer survivors.
Go to Miroslava&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.concealtouch.com">website</a> to learn more about her work.
Support The Rose <a href="https://secure.therose.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app30118a?df_id=1480&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;1480.donation=form1&amp;NONCE_TOKEN=6FEB2388BD63E0937C3FD34555AF1B9F">HERE</a>.
Subscribe to Let&rsquo;s Talk About Your Breasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-about-your-breasts/id1666101320">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6o9cXAie2Mfqhq6tQWrClj">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1300-lets-talk-about-your-brea-107408811/">iHeart</a>, and wherever you get <a href="https://therose.org/podcasts/">your podcasts</a>.

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.

Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.
Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

Let's Talk About Your Breasts

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.


Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.
 Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

She Helps Restore Breast Cancer Survivors’ Confidence, One Areola Tattoo at a Time

A film about breast cancer became personal before its release.

Producer Erin E. Mitchell joins Roxann Hayford to discuss Outriding the Devil and her own recent breast cancer diagnosis. She shares why she initially delayed having a lump checked, how the woman featured in her film became a source of strength, and what her first chemotherapy treatment taught her about asking questions, reporting symptoms, and accepting support.

Share this episode with family and friends, and consider making a donation at therose.org.

Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Key Questions Answered

1. What story does Outriding the Devil tell, and how does it connect rodeo, breast cancer, and a return to competition?

2. What did Erin’s role as senior producer involve in bringing the film to audiences?

3. How did watching a young barrel racer at the Tucson Rodeo draw Erin into the sport?

4. Why did Erin initially delay getting a breast lump checked, and what finally prompted her to seek care?

5. How did having no family history and no previous mammograms influence her perception of breast cancer risk?

6. What diagnosis did Erin receive, and why did she choose to share her experience only six weeks into the journey?

7. How did the woman featured in her film become a source of encouragement and a “map” for facing treatment?

8. What surprised Erin about her first chemotherapy cycle and the connection between her medication and the film’s title?

9. How did family and friends provide practical support in ways she had not anticipated?

10. How did speaking up about symptoms, medication questions, and her family’s cardiac history influence her care?

A film about breast cancer became personal before its release.
Producer Erin E. Mitchell joins Roxann Hayford to discuss Outriding the Devil and her own recent breast cancer diagnosis. She shares why she initially delayed having a lump checked, how the woman featured in her film became a source of strength, and what her first chemotherapy treatment taught her about asking questions, reporting symptoms, and accepting support.
Share this episode with family and friends, and consider making a donation at <a href="http://therose.org">therose.org</a>.
Subscribe to Let&rsquo;s Talk About Your Breasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-about-your-breasts/id1666101320">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6o9cXAie2Mfqhq6tQWrClj">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1300-lets-talk-about-your-brea-107408811/">iHeart</a>, and wherever you get <a href="https://therose.org/podcasts/">your podcasts</a>.
Key Questions Answered
1. What story does Outriding the Devil tell, and how does it connect rodeo, breast cancer, and a return to competition?
2. What did Erin&rsquo;s role as senior producer involve in bringing the film to audiences?
3. How did watching a young barrel racer at the Tucson Rodeo draw Erin into the sport?
4. Why did Erin initially delay getting a breast lump checked, and what finally prompted her to seek care?
5. How did having no family history and no previous mammograms influence her perception of breast cancer risk?
6. What diagnosis did Erin receive, and why did she choose to share her experience only six weeks into the journey?
7. How did the woman featured in her film become a source of encouragement and a &ldquo;map&rdquo; for facing treatment?
8. What surprised Erin about her first chemotherapy cycle and the connection between her medication and the film&rsquo;s title?
9. How did family and friends provide practical support in ways she had not anticipated?
10. How did speaking up about symptoms, medication questions, and her family&rsquo;s cardiac history influence her care?

She Made a Film About Breast Cancer, Then Received Her Own Diagnosis

A small lump led to a life-changing diagnosis, but early action, excellent care, and a strong circle of support helped Nancy Meyer become a 25-year breast cancer survivor.

In this episode, Houston Chronicle President and Publisher Nancy Meyer joins The Rose CEO Angie Lane to share the personal story behind her public leadership. Nancy recalls hearing the words “breast cancer,” going through chemotherapy and radiation, and learning that no job, family obligation, or busy schedule should come before your health. She talks about screening, self-advocacy, compassion in the workplace, Houston’s generous spirit, and why every woman deserves access to early detection and treatment.

Share this episode with family and friends who need a reminder to put their health first. Consider making a donation at therose.org.

Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Key Questions Answered

1. What inspired Nancy Meyer’s lifelong career in newspapers and media leadership?

2. How did Nancy go from working in classified advertising to becoming president and publisher of the Houston Chronicle?

3. What brought Nancy to Houston, and why does she describe the city as a “big small town”?

4. How did Nancy discover the lump that eventually led to her breast cancer diagnosis?

5. Why did the request to see her doctor at 7:30 the next morning make Nancy realize the situation was serious?

6. What helped Nancy process the shock of a stage one breast cancer diagnosis and a six-month course of chemotherapy and radiation?

7. Why does Nancy encourage women to bring someone with them to appointments and ask questions about both immediate treatment and long-term decisions?

8. How did ongoing screening, genetic counseling, exercise, advocacy, and support from others become part of Nancy’s life after treatment?

9. What does Nancy want uninsured or underinsured women to know about asking for help and finding breast health care resources?

10. How did breast cancer shape Nancy’s leadership style, deepen her compassion, and influence the way she checks in on colleagues?

A small lump led to a life-changing diagnosis, but early action, excellent care, and a strong circle of support helped Nancy Meyer become a 25-year breast cancer survivor.
In this episode, Houston Chronicle President and Publisher Nancy Meyer joins The Rose CEO Angie Lane to share the personal story behind her public leadership. Nancy recalls hearing the words &ldquo;breast cancer,&rdquo; going through chemotherapy and radiation, and learning that no job, family obligation, or busy schedule should come before your health. She talks about screening, self-advocacy, compassion in the workplace, Houston&rsquo;s generous spirit, and why every woman deserves access to early detection and treatment.
Share this episode with family and friends who need a reminder to put their health first. Consider making a donation at <a href="http://therose.org">therose.org</a>.
Subscribe to Let&rsquo;s Talk About Your Breasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-about-your-breasts/id1666101320">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6o9cXAie2Mfqhq6tQWrClj">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1300-lets-talk-about-your-brea-107408811/">iHeart</a>, and wherever you get <a href="https://therose.org/podcasts/">your podcasts</a>.
Key Questions Answered
1. What inspired Nancy Meyer&rsquo;s lifelong career in newspapers and media leadership?
2. How did Nancy go from working in classified advertising to becoming president and publisher of the Houston Chronicle?
3. What brought Nancy to Houston, and why does she describe the city as a &ldquo;big small town&rdquo;?
4. How did Nancy discover the lump that eventually led to her breast cancer diagnosis?
5. Why did the request to see her doctor at 7:30 the next morning make Nancy realize the situation was serious?
6. What helped Nancy process the shock of a stage one breast cancer diagnosis and a six-month course of chemotherapy and radiation?
7. Why does Nancy encourage women to bring someone with them to appointments and ask questions about both immediate treatment and long-term decisions?
8. How did ongoing screening, genetic counseling, exercise, advocacy, and support from others become part of Nancy&rsquo;s life after treatment?
9. What does Nancy want uninsured or underinsured women to know about asking for help and finding breast health care resources?
10. How did breast cancer shape Nancy&rsquo;s leadership style, deepen her compassion, and influence the way she checks in on colleagues?

From Diagnosis to Purpose: A Media Leader Reflects on Breast Cancer and Advocacy

*This episode originally aired on The Hairy Chin Podcast with Spencer Moore

Learn more about The Hairy Chin Podcast: https://thehairychin.substack.com/

Support The Rose: https://therose.org/

A mammogram takes about 10 minutes. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I talk with Angie Lane, CEO of The Rose in Houston, about everything it takes to get women to those 10 minutes, and what happens after.

With its Pink Fleet of mobile mammography units, The Rose finds 75 percent of the breast cancers it detects at stage zero or 1A.

The Rose has spent 40 years taking down the barriers to breast cancer screening. Its five mobile units travel across 45 Texas counties and park at places like schools, where a woman can be screened in about 10 minutes.

We also get into what happens after the mammogram: what a callback does and doesn’t mean, and how The Rose’s patient navigators guide women through diagnosis, treatment, and the scary question of cost.

I share my own early-stage diagnosis, found on my first mammogram, and we talk about why your past mammograms matter every time you’re screened.

*This episode originally aired on The Hairy Chin Podcast with Spencer Moore
Learn more about The Hairy Chin Podcast: https://thehairychin.substack.com/
Support The Rose: https://therose.org/
A mammogram takes about 10 minutes. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I talk with Angie Lane, CEO of The Rose in Houston, about everything it takes to get women to those 10 minutes, and what happens after.
With its Pink Fleet of mobile mammography units, The Rose finds 75 percent of the breast cancers it detects at stage zero or 1A.
The Rose has spent 40 years taking down the barriers to breast cancer screening. Its five mobile units travel across 45 Texas counties and park at places like schools, where a woman can be screened in about 10 minutes.
We also get into what happens after the mammogram: what a callback does and doesn&rsquo;t mean, and how The Rose&rsquo;s patient navigators guide women through diagnosis, treatment, and the scary question of cost.
I share my own early-stage diagnosis, found on my first mammogram, and we talk about why your past mammograms matter every time you&rsquo;re screened.

She Helps Restore Breast Cancer Survivors’ Confidence, One Areola Tattoo at a Time

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