Kristen is the founder of Brilliantly, a brand that provides the support women need on their journey toward feeling vital and strong in their mind and body after a mastectomy. Motivated by her own personal experience, she is committed to providing solutions that help women deal with long term physical and emotional needs so they can prosper in their post-surgical life.
Listen in to hear Kristen share:
How losing her mom to metastatic breast cancer at age 23 led her to have a preventative mastectomy
How she talked to family, friends, and her kids about her decision
What her surgical journey looked like and the unexpected challenges it presented
How to be a better self-advocate and how to seek support in advocacy
The impacts of surgery and scars on body image
Links Mentioned:
Join us at Shameless Mom Con on April 26th & 27th: Shameless Mom Con
Connect with Kristen: Brilliantly
Kristen on Instagram - @Brilliantly and @kristen_brilliantly
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