The Face It Podcast

Welcome to an eye-opening episode where we shed light on an often overlooked topic: male breast cancer. Join us as we share the extraordinary journey of Jim Lloyd, whose unexpected encounter with this disease has inspired us all.

In this compelling episode, we emphasize the importance of being your own advocate and seeking education. Jim noticed a lump on the right side of his chest and promptly visited his primary care physician. ...

Shauna is the incredible founder of Lumen High School, an unprecedented public charter school specifically committed to elevating the lives of teen parents by providing high academic standards along with early learning on site for their kids in Spokane, Wa. Steadfast in her mission, Shauna didn't let the pandemic stand in her way and opened Lumen's doors in the Fall of 2020. Her ultimate goal is to serve this community and break ge...

Today we talk with Kim as part of our mini-series on family dynamics. Thirteen years ago Kim decided she wanted to have a baby and chose to take the donor route and do it on her own.

Like many Gen X women, Kim was raised believing she would have it all; a career of her choosing AND a happy marriage and kids.  Her Midwestern upbringing gave her a great foundation, but she was curious about life beyond the cornfields, so mo...

We are kicking off our next series of conversations surrounding unique family dynamics; by choice or by circumstance. Starting with Brett, you will hear the common element of our podcast, overcoming adversity and/or major life challenges. By sharing these stories our goal is to help inspire and motivate others. 

Brett's story of facing adversity starts at the ripe age of 5. He started working at 7 years old and really had hims...

We talk with Mackenzie, who also goes by Mack or Kenz! 

Mackenzie studied secondary education with endorsements in English and English as a new language with every intention to start teaching after graduation in 2020; the pandemic had other plans!  We talk with her about how she has navigated a swift change and is now a full time photographer! 

Mackenzie has a love art in all forms, enjoys the great outdoors, especia...

We speak with Jen Burgand about her journey living with a rare autoimmune disease called, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN).

Jen, a New York City resident, has always lived life to the fullest, 5" heels and all. She is the definition of a strong, embodied, bad a** woman! Her world turned upside down, after the many years of unique symptoms in her leg and foot, when she was officially diagnosed with MMN.  Ever since then, she h...