Baddie 2 Baddie Breast Cancer Podcast

On this episode of Baddie 2 Baddie, April and Cynthia dive into the world of paramedical tattooing and its importance for women of color, particularly survivors of cancer.  Joined by Nina Austin, a three-time cancer survivor and speech pathologist, and Zuri, a permanent makeup artist, and epidemiologist based in Houston, the baddies learn about Nina's 3D areola tattoo and how permanent makeup such...

The For the Breast of Us Baddies are back with Season 2 of Baddie 2 Baddie.  Love & Cancer Special Episode: Ray & Ros Millions of people across the world fell in love with Ray & Ros after they candidly shared their journey through brain cancer.  Collectively, we mourned as news of Ros' passing went viral. On this episode of Baddie 2 Baddie, we join Ray as he shares his journey with his wife throug...

Love is a beautiful thing. Whether romantic or platonic, we as humans crave love in all forms. So we asked ourselves, how are thrivers and survivors navigating their relationships? FTBOU CoFounder and CEO Marissa sat down with Breast Cancer Baddie Deb and her partner Joel for a candid conversation to discuss their relationship and how Deb's diagnosis of Metastatic Breast Cancer has impacted it.  ...

Love is a beautiful thing. Whether romantic or platonic, we as humans crave love in all forms. So we asked ourselves, how are thrivers and survivors navigating their relationships? FTBOU CoFounder and CEO Marissa sat down with Breast Cancer Baddie Aisha and her partner Jamille for a candid conversation to discuss their relationship and how cancer has impacted it.   Make sure to follow us on social...

Baddie 2 Baddie: Thriving AF with MBC During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, most of the focus is on early-stagers or those diagnosed with breast cancer in the stages of I, II and III. But what about our sisters living and thriving with Metastatic Breast Cancer? Here at FTBOU we’re all about taking some action boss so for this Breast Cancer ACTION Month, we talked to a few Baddies thriving with MBC...

Being Latina isn't a one-size fits all category - here at FTBOU we have voices that represent Columbia, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, to name a few. On this episode, you'll hear how some of the Latina's in our community viewed their culture as it affected (or didn't affect) them navigating breast cancer treatment. HOSTS Miranda Gonzales At age 39, Miranda found a lump in her breast and was told it was...

Baddie 2 Baddie Episode 7: When You See Us; My Reconstruction, My Choice”   Research shows that Women of Color aren't given many options when it comes to breast reconstruction. These Baddies are dispelling that myth and sharing their decision on the type of reconstruction they chose and why! If you are a breast cancer survivor with questions on which type of breast reconstruction may be right for...

“Woi! We reach!!” When Baddies link up and “chat bout” cancer, Caribbean culture and everything in between. Baddie massive get your people dem. This is a must listen. Hosts: Shoni is a breast cancer thriver diagnosed in 2015. She is very passionate about educating others about health and fitness, lymphedema and being your own advocate. She wants women to not let cancer stop them. You can find her...

Transparent AF A trio of baddies chit-chat about where they fall under the LGBTQA+ umbrella and what it's like being a member of that community as well as the cancer community.  Does sexual orientation impact care the way our skin color does?  How can a cancer diagnosis create an environment where we live more fully in our truths, from loving who and how we want to consider how medically necessary...

Asian and Pacific Islanders don’t get breast cancer… except yes, we do!  A group of our AAPI baddies got together to share their stories and bust the myth that “AAPI people don’t get breast cancer.” We are asking the questions: What does it mean to not see yourself represented in the breast cancer community? Why does it matter? How did your cultural background effect your choices? And of course, w...

Mental Health is real and we’re talking about it…..because that’s our business. Period. When you’re diagnosed with breast cancer, people only think about the physical effects it has on your body. But no one talks about the mental strain this diagnosis takes on you. Well, today we’re talking about it because that’s our business. Take a listen as these breast cancer survivors discuss how their cance...

Motherhood….it’s a hard and sometimes thankless job and there’s not a right or wrong way but someone has to do it! Breast Cancer Survivors Alexea, Miranda, Sharon, and Bhumika sit down to discuss how they shared their diagnosis with their kids and how their parenting has evolved since hearing the words, “You have breast cancer”. You don’t want to miss this so put in your headphones and listen. Gue...

One of the first things we explain to someone newly diagnosed with breast cancer is the necessity to learn to be your own advocate.  What exactly does that mean?  Advocacy is the power and actions of an individual or group that aims to influence decisions. Being your own advocate means voicing your concerns, and not stopping until you feel heard and satisfied. For many of us diagnosed at a younger...

What does Survivorship mean to you? Do you like or hate the term? Survivorship can look and feel different for everyone and surviving, in general, goes deeper than just cancer for Women of Color.  Guests: Keneene Lewis is a Support Services Coordinator with Living Beyond Breast Cancer. She was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma stage III in January 2019. Keneene is a proud Baddie Ambassador...

Can you pay my bills? Can you pay my medical bills? Can you pay my insurance bills? This is a question most breast cancer thrivers have so Baddie Ambassador Alexea rounded up Baddie Ambassador Veronica and Metastatic Thriver also known as the “Million-Dollar Wife” Myra and they dropped a few tips and tricks on how they were able to get their medical bills paid.    Resources to help with medical bi...

Navigating the Healthcare system is difficult for most of us. Throw in a diagnosis of breast cancer and now what are you supposed to do? Baddie Ambassador Cynthia got together with survivors Katrece and Raquel and caregiver Jacinth to discuss how they navigated the healthcare system, offering up tips and tricks for others.  Guests: Raquel Godinez is a wife, mother, and breast cancer survivor livin...

Baddie Briefs is a short segment from For the Breast of Us where we provide education, resources, and highlighting organizations in the community doing amazing work.    This month, we’re shining a spotlight on A Fresh Chapter. Baddie Ambassador Keneene sat down with Alumni Baddie Ambassador and AFC Workshop Facilitator Latoya Cauley, to discuss their Empower Workshop series and how it benefits not...

The Baddies sit down to discuss the latest episode of Baddie 2 Baddie - Pleasure Principle and have an open conversation about intimacy, sex, learning how to please yourself first, and much more after a breast cancer diagnosis. If you’re interested in learning more about Goody Howard and her classes, go to askgoody.com and use code BADDIE for 20% off To learn more about our hosts and guests, follo...

For Black History Month the Baddies wanted to talk with some of the OG Baddies in our community. The ladies who have paved the way for us to advocate for ourselves and our health, as Black Women in the breast cancer space. FTBOU CEO and CoFounder Marissa had an eye-opening conversation with thrivers, Roberta, Thelma, Terlisa, and Valencia about how things have changed in the breast cancer communit...

The Baddies sit down with Sexologist, Goody Howard (@askgoody) to discuss sex, intimacy, how to discretely have lube on hand, owning your sexual presence, and much more in Episode 2 of the Baddie 2 Baddie podcast. Goody Howard is a world-renown sexologist, educator, and consultant. She has dedicated her life to “Empowering through sexual exploration, education, and awareness.” Goody teaches sexual...

Baddie Briefs are where For the Breast of Us highlights organizations in the community doing amazing work.   Unite For Her Since its establishment as a nonprofit organization in 2009, Unite for HER’s cornerstone has been to bridge that gap for breast cancer patients, focusing on wellness initiatives that will positively impact their health, as well as the health of all women and girls. Unite For H...

Baddie 2 Baddie Episode 1 kicks off with For the Breast of Us Baddie Ambassador Na'Diah leading the convo on nutrition, physical wellbeing, and wellness with guest baddies Shonte Drakeford and Janae Werts.  For the Breast of Us is partnering with Unite for HER to provide women of color diagnosed with breast cancer wellness boxes. To learn more about the Unite for HER program and to sign up to rece...

Baddie Behavior: What's Your Resolution? Am I Supposed to Change? Are You Supposed to Change? In the inaugural episode of Baddie Behavior, For The Breast of Us Co-Founder Baddie Marissa and Baddies April and Cynthia discuss new year resolutions (shoutout to Aaliyah) and goals, life changes, this never-ending pandemic (shoutout to Omarion) and much more.  Thanks for vibing with the #baddies.  Find...

Baddie Behavior is the safe space for survivors and thrivers to get all the way raw about how breast cancer affects our bodies, relationships and sex lives.    We are discussing resolutions, goals and a little sexual healing in the new year. Baddie 2 Baddie and Baddie Behavior have original theme music, mixing, and production by Sincere529 Productions ( www.sincere529.com).