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Oncology RevolutionOvercoming Breast Cancer, And Creating Lingerie For Women - EP 08In this episode, we talk with the incredible Dana Donofree, a breast cancer survivor and the visionary founder of AnaOno, a lingerie brand designed for women affected by the disease.Dana shares her powerful journey—from diagnosis to redefining confidence and femininity through fashion. But this is more than just a conversation. It’s a movement. A space to learn, connect, and support those impacted by breast cancer.This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to bring you more insights, inspiring stories, and innovative ideas about how lifestyle changes can play a huge r...2025-03-1850 min
2Unstoppable StrongEpisode 21: Dana Donofree on Bras and BroccoliStacey had a great conversation with Dana Donofree, the founder and creator of AnaOno. Dana shared her story of being diagnosed with breast cancer at 27 and now, 15 years into survivorship, her dedication to advocacy and making all women feel beautiful no matter where they are on their cancer journey.
If you haven't heard of AnaOno, head over to their website and check out their wonderful selection: anaono.com2024-10-2933 min
The BurnBarbershop Quartet with Erin Weiss (Explicit)Psychotherapist Erin Weiss returns to The Burn for a third visit. Erin was diagnosed with Stage IV de novo metastatic breast cancer (MBC) following her first mammogram at age 42. She’s been living with MBC since August 2019. In this episode, she reads her essay “Barbershop Quartet” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2024 “Body” issue. Erin’s piece is about her experience of life’s traumas as told in four parts via haircuts that culminate with the cut that comes due to a cancer diagnosis. April and Erin will discuss Erin’s process for sharing different and varied stories from her breast cancer experience, and...2024-10-2338 min
Can and Did: Conversations with young women about breast cancerBreast reconstruction: Revision options and solutions for post-mastectomy painLiving Beyond Breast Cancer welcomed medical advisory board members Jonathan Bank, MD, FACS, and Ron Israeli, MD, FACS, and former board member and founder of AnaOno Dana Donofree to discuss the reasons to consider a revision surgery, common and complex problems, and how to find solutions to improve quality of life.
Moderated by Ashley Dedmon, MPH, CHES®, LSS, our speakers shared their knowledge to help you understand insurance coverage and the importance of finding a skilled and qualified plastic surgeon.
To learn more about breast reconstruction, visit https://bit.ly/moreonreconstruction2024-09-181h 21
The ConversationWomen changing the shape of bra designThe bra industry is worth billions of dollars a year, yet designs haven't changed a lot since the modern bra came into common use in the early 20th century. Datshiane Navanayagam talks to a sports bra designer from Wales and a breast cancer survivor in the US about their innovative new designs.After a diagnosis of breast cancer in her late 20’s, Dana Donofree took her own experience of struggling to find a bra that was comfortable and pretty to found her own company, AnaOno. With a background in fashion design and talking to many women in th...2024-09-0926 min
The Crowes NestEpisode 3, Dana Donofree, Founder and CEO of AnaOno IntimatesWelcome to The Crowes Nest, the official podcast of Candace Crowe Design. Join Candace Crowe as she talks with Dana Donofree, Founder and CEO of AnaOno Intimates, a woman-owned, survivor-designed line of bras and loungewear specially crafted for surgical recovery, radiation therapy, and post-surgery comfort and beauty. Dana shares her journey born from personal experience and a commitment to empowering individuals through comfortable, beautiful, and inclusive intimate apparel.
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[00:00] Candace opens the podcast and introduces her guest for today, Dana Donofree, Founder and...2024-05-0721 min
The Burn10 Years Learning to Love a New Body with Dana Donofree (Explicit)This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a break from our regular podcast schedule for the winter holidays. Wildfire team member Emily Piercell selected this episode from December 2021 to reshare. Enjoy!In this episode, our guest Dana Donofree reads her piece “10 Years Learning to Love a New Body” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2020 “Body” issue. Some of the hardest aspects of being diagnosed with breast cancer come long after chemo, surgeries, or radiation. For many, the trauma of what was just endured begins to affect our mental health profoundly and needs to be talked a...2024-01-0334 min
The BurnChest Inclusivity with Dana DonofreeThirteen years ago Dana Donofree was diagnosed with breast cancer at 27. She is the founder of AnaOno Intimates, and the guest editor from our 2023 “Body” issue of Wildfire Magazine. In this episode, Dana will read her guest editor's note from “Body” that features a chest inclusivity photo spread Dana curated for this issue. Dana’s words are about one survivor’s tireless work in Cancerland to make all chests, all people, feel at home. April and Dana will discuss the back story of how the chest inclusivity photo shoot came together, dissect what the term new normal means, and the importance o...2023-11-0141 min
Under the SisterhoodFounder + CEO Dana Donofree designing for chest inclusion.Today we’re getting under the hood with Dana Donofree a daughter, sister, women’s advocate and the founder and CEO of AnaOno.Diagnosed with breast cancer in her 20’s, Dana founded AnaOno out of her own necessity and desire for not only beautiful but comfortable lingerie that fit her surgically altered body. After a mastectomy with reconstruction traditional bras no longer fit, and Dana was certain there must be more than just sports bras and camisoles out there. With a degree in fashion design from Savannah College of Art and Design, and a successful fashion industry career...2023-10-1243 min