Let's Talk About Your Breasts

What does it take to turn a breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help others? Carol Grimaldi is the co-founder of Together in Pink, an organization born from her own breast cancer experience.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Carol:

• Brings comfort bags to women going through chemotherapy
• Uses movement and Zumba as a tool for healing
• Makes sure women understand their own diagnosis

Dorothy talks with Carol about ...

In this Season Three finale of Let’s Talk About Your Breasts, Dorothy looks back on a year of change at The Rose. She reflects on a lifetime of work, sharing stories of patients, staff, and miracles that kept the mission moving.

This episode holds the heart of The Rose, the calling, the faith, and the decision to keep going as long as one more woman needs help. If this conversation matters to you, share the episode with your ...

Ann 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&rsquo...

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.

Key insights from this episode:

• How early detection shaped her journey
• What it means to accept help
• Finding strength t...

Dr. Angela Sturm joins Dorothy to share how her work as a facial plastic surgeon centers on empowering women and building self-confidence. With a blend of surgical skill and empathy, Dr. Sturm guides patients through life-changing procedures, always focusing on the person behind the procedure. Her leadership in medicine and advocacy for cancer survivors remind us all that self-care is a powerful statement of strength.

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Dr. Fernando Angarita sits down with Dorothy to talk about what drives his practice at Houston Methodist. From his start in Colombia to his commitment in Houston, Dr. Angarita centers every decision on building trust and supporting each woman’s choices. Every patient in his care gets respectful, individualized attention, no matter her circumstances.

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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 r...

A bustling port fuels more than trade.

It sustains everyday life in ways most never see. Garret Berg and Jessica Mendoza 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 exte...

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 imp...

A doctor’s choice to walk beside patients through their hardest moments comes from a calling to serve with both skill and heart. Dr. Angela Coscio’s love for people led her from lab research to breast cancer specialization, where she witnesses courage every day. At St. Luke’s, she finds purpose in connecting deeply with patients, guiding them through treatment with compassion and individualized care. Her story ref...

A breast cancer diagnosis can become the turning point that empowers someone to take charge of their own care. Kristina Keller’s story shows the strength found in self-research, faith, and collaboration with her medical team while battling Stage IV cancer. She knew her dense breast tissue was an issue and found a problem during a self-exam. The combination inspired her to write the book Touch Your Tatas knowing that one step ...

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.

Additionally, Dr. Parizi shares insights on balancing professional and personal responsibilities, advocating for regular mammograms despite mixed recommendations, and overcoming insurance hurdles. With 25,000 registered women veterans ...

Early brain development shapes not only how a woman thinks and feels but also how she builds relationships and maintains her health throughout life.

Dr. Quianta Moore returns to the share how the idea that the interactions and support children receive, especially from caregivers, form the brain’s architecture. Without consistent nurturing, families may face long-term impacts on confidence and even physical well-being. Her ins...

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.

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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 healthcare
• Navigating patients through their toughest moments, whether insured or uninsured
• Empowering volunteers and communiti...

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.

• Breaking barriers as the only woman in the room
• Building success in a male-dominated industry
• Facing cancer two times and turning challenges into purpose

Key Questions Answered

1. How did Samina ...

En este episodio, Blanca comparte su conmovedora historia de cómo descubrió que tenía cáncer de mama, su temor inicial en compartir la situación con su familia, y su eventual diagnóstico y tratamiento. A lo largo de su viaje, habla sobre el apoyo incondicional de sus hijas y nietos, la dificultad que enfrentó al recibir quimioterapia, y la importancia de no dejar pasar los chequeos m...

Lisa Helfman is a three-time guest on our show, and with very good reason. Today, the conversation 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. You’ll hear:

• What the ALF experience is and how it shapes its fellows
• How an idea at a Texans game sparked the Brighter Bites program
• The support that ...

Leadership in healthcare starts with community and support—just ask CLS CEO Megan Owen, who stepped out of retirement to lead, connect, and put access to care at the center of her work.

• Why provider-owned practices matter to patients
• How caregiving changes families and leaders alike
• The importance of giving yourself permission to seek support

Key Questions Answered

1. What inspired Megan to become CEO of CLS, and...