The Birth of a Wig Resource for Women of Color with Dianne Austin

Has cancer ever made you feel like you're losing a piece of yourself, especially your identity? Imagine facing hair loss from treatment, only to find the wig options available don't reflect who you are. This isn't just about hair; it's about dignity, self-esteem, and seeing yourself truly represented.

In this powerful rebroadcast, join your host, Talaya Dendy, on Navigating Cancer TOGETHER as she welcomes the incredible Dianne Austin. A breast cancer survivor herself, Dianne co-founded Coils to Locs, a groundbreaking initiative born out of a deeply personal struggle. Prepare to be inspired by her journey to transform the wig industry and support women of color facing hair loss due to cancer and other medical conditions.

🗓️Join us on Wednesday, January 18th, at noon CDT for a LinkedIn Live, Behind the Stories: Our Reflections on Survivorship. You can also watch the replay. https://www.linkedin.com/events/7337987294789816322

📣Call to Action 1: Join the waitlist for our "Navigating Cancer TOGETHER" forum here: https://www.ontheotherside.life/forum-waitlist

✨Highlights from the show:

2:36 Meet Dianne Austin & The Coils to Locs Story

3:56 The Unseen Disparity

6:24 Coils to Locs Takes Off

14:17 Dianne's Unfiltered Journey

20:20 The Power of Seeing Yourself

26:20 Words of Wisdom

Transcript: https://bit.ly/podscript167

Connect & Engage with Dianne:

Website: https://coilstolocsstore.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coils-to-locs
Fundraiser: https://wefunder.com/coilstolocs

Sponsor: On the Other Side, providing expert cancer guidance and support from someone who has been there. https://www.ontheotherside.life
📣Call to Action 2: Navigating Cancer TOGETHER is an independent podcast. To keep the episodes coming and support the show, consider buying me a cup of 🍵green tea at https://buymeacoffee.com/nctpodcast

Host: Talaya Dendy

Producer: Talaya Dendy

Executive Producer: Talaya Dendy

Writer: Talaya Dendy

Editor: Talaya Dendy

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