Pink Power Hour

Eric G. Jonsgaard, National Certified Guardian, is the President and COO for First Fiduciary Corporation.  Prior to this position Mr. Jonsgaard was the Senior Director of the Lutheran Social Service Guardianship Options program.  In his 20 years of providing guardian, conservator, trust, and related services, Mr. Jonsgaard has been dedicated to ensuring that Minnesota’s most vulnerable have access...

We are meeting with the One in Eight documentary ladies to talk more about what life looks like these days. Thank you to the Hutton House for your beautiful space and always amazing hospitality! 

Brianne lives in Minneapolis with her husband Jake, son Quinn (7), daughter Olivia (4) and their Puerto Rican dog, Mya (13). When she’s not reading, working out, cleaning or organizing she’s likely tackling a diy house project while her husband is gone on a work trip. In January of 2025 at age 35 she was diagnosed with Stage 1 Breast Cancer.  

Judy has been a Cold Cap Consultant and Administrator with Cold Cap Therapy Midwest and Penguin Cold Caps for almost 8 years. She is deeply committed to her work, which revolves around supporting cancer patients before and during their chemotherapy treatment if they are interested in minimizing the hair loss that can come with certain chemo treatments. Sometimes referred to as a “chemo doula,” Jud...

Courtney Daniel is a stay-at-home mom to four boys, ranging in age from 8 to 19. She and her husband, Brian, have been married for twenty years. Before her cancer diagnosis at age 41, Courtney began a fitness journey that led her to bikini bodybuilding. 

Katie lives in Rosemount, Minnesota with her husband, Ryen, their two children, Wil (7) and Wren (5), and their dog, Skylar. She enjoys reading, writing, travel, and spending time outdoors. In 2023, at age 37, she was diagnosed with triple-positive breast cancer after advocating for additional screening despite an initially clear mammogram. Deeply committed to medical advocacy and cancer research—...

Joined by Kelli Hanson of Twin Cities Live and Seth the incredible camera man! We chat about how the podcast came to be, and our mission going forward with Pink Power Hour. You can also watch this episode on our YouTube Channel ! 

Amber is a physical therapist who specializes in breast cancer rehab. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Missouri in 2018. We talk about how physical therapy can change the breast cancer recovery game. 

Stacy is a 35 year old stage 4 breast cancer thriver originally from Albuquerque, NM, currently embracing the single life in Minneapolis with her fur baby mini-goldendoodle named Obie. She finds joy in staying active—running, yoga, lifting weights, pickleball, and skiing—and feels most at home in nature, whether she’s hiking, spending time by the lake, or taking Obie to the dog park.  A natural pr...

Today we are joined by Dr. Damon Shearer - a breast imager and general radiologist currently practicing at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He previously spent nearly a decade with Consulting Radiologists, Ltd., where he served on the Board of Directors, as Medical Director of CRL Women’s Imaging, and as Director of Physician Scheduling. He completed his breast imaging fellowship a...

Jenna and Amy recall what it was like to be first diagnosed with breast cancer, and the treatments that followed. Listen in for tips on what to do after a diagnosis, and how your friends and family can best take care of you!

Steve is a small-business owner who specializes in sarcasm, stoicism, and pretending everything is totally fine—even when it absolutely isn’t. After 12 years of marriage, he’s become the family anchor, managing his wife’s breast cancer journey, two energetic little boys, and an emotionally clingy puppy with the calm confidence of a man who has seen some things. He served as his wife’s loyal (and s...

Brittany Schneider is a mom of 2, a wife, and behavioral health network management professional. She has a passion for advocating for girls and women in baseball, coaches adult gymnastics, owns a personal safety education business, and writes books that help kids and teens grow confident in their safety and empowerment. As a BRCA2 previvor, she uses her experience to inspire proactive health and e...

Jacquelyn Vranicar is a wife, mom of four, and the founder of vraniCURE , a nonprofit that’s funding groundbreaking metastatic breast cancer research and supporting women through surgery and treatment. Jacquelyn was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer at 38, and she’s turned that experience into a mission to bring hope, awareness, and real impact to the metastatic community. She’s all about livi...

Learn from the mouths of babes through the experiences of Caleigh & Audi. Caleigh is Amy's 14 year old daughter and Audi is Jenna's 10 year old son. They talk all things that helped them cope with their mom's having breast cancer, and how they are living life now.

Amy Brace is a seasoned entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and former medical professional with a passion for helping people and small businesses thrive. After spending 14 yers as the owner of a successful cupcake shoppe, Amy combined her business savvy, creative spark, and medical background to land a new chapter centered around empowerment, storytelling, and sustainable success.

Meet one of our hosts Jenna Sartorius! She is a stage 4 breast cancer thriver who has two mischievous boys and considers herself a "household engineer". Learn how she was diagnosed and what has come since that day 4 years ago!