Ella Thomas has created quilts for The Rose for over twenty years. During this mini-episode, you’ll learn about her work, what she enjoys most about her creations, and how The Rose has personally impacted her life. Help us grow the show by leaving a review on your podcast platform and sharing with your family and friends. And please consider supporting our mission at therose.org . Your help could help save the life of an uninsured woman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 04, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Mike Martin is an inventor whose latest creation is The Coolin’ Curve . As an ardent supporter of The Rose, he generously donates time on his yacht so members of our community can experience the peace and tranquility of the water. But Mike’s road to success as an inventor didn’t come without struggle. He battled addiction while his infant granddaughter Emma fought cancer. After a stint in rehab, he emerged with a vision for changing the world. And he’s done just that. During this episode, you’ll...
Oct 03, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Meet Amanda Gujral. As the Nurse Practitioner-Manager of The Rose’s Mammogram to Medical Home Program , she’s seen firsthand what a difference it makes when it comes to helping the uninsured woman get access to healthcare. This program is only a couple of years old, yet has seen many success stories. You’ll hear them—including one involving a woman who immigrated on foot from Venezuela. Dorothy and Amanda also speak on how the program reaches women and how it offers more than breast healthcare. ...
Oct 02, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Shannon McNair is our Fundraising Manager. From bike rallies to bake sales, she and the fundraising team have seen it all and oftentimes all in a day’s work. During this episode, you’ll hear fundraising stories, as well as a personal story of how cancer impacted someone close to her. Indeed, every day at The Rose is rewarding, and Shannon summed it up with this quote: “I love what I’m doing. I love who I do it with. And I love who we do it for.” Help us grow the show by leaving a review on your ...
Oct 01, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Join Dorothy as she touts the benefits of podcasting. Since launching Let's Talk About Your Breasts , The Rose has expanded its reach to more people in more places. Which means more women served! If you like this or any of our other episodes, please consider sharing with your family and friends, and/or leaving a short review on your platform of choice. Learn more about The Rose HERE . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 30, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 135
LaTreace Price-Gistard didn't know about The Rose when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. She's convinced things would have ended up quite differently if she had. During this episode, we talk about her breast cancer journey, the effects of her battle as it relates to her children, and how she ended up serving as a volunteer for The Rose. Help us grow the show by leaving a review on your podcast platform and sharing with your family and friends. And please consider supporting our mission...
Sep 28, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Marcella Herrera from the Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center joins the show to talk about the ways their all-volunteer staff helps survivors thrive after fighting the battle of their lives. During this episode, you'll learn about the wide array of programs offered, as well as the importance of having an empathetic shoulder to lean on (that's not a relative). And finally, Marcella tells Dorothy why providing support for survivors and their families ...
Sep 21, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Karen Campbell grew up in a small town where civic engagement came naturally. It was this civic-mindedness that eventually led her to a role as The Rose's first PR director. During this episode, we'll talk about why Karen believes in the power of story and why she joined the Peace Corps at the age of fifty-three. We also take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on some of the memories we made in our early days. Help us grow the show by leaving a review on your podcast platform and sharing with y...
Sep 14, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Ryan Levy is the founder of Nice Winery and a tireless advocate for The Rose's mission to serve uninsured women in Houston. But the road to owning a premiere winery wasn't always in the cards for Ryan. Prior to Nice Winery, he was a successful lawyer. During this episode, you'll hear about his career pivot, the journey to creating wines for a cause, and how they honor The Rose's mission in more ways than one. Next time you're in the area, stop by Nice Winery and grab a bottle of Rosé. 100% of th...
Sep 07, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Star Hand knows how to throw a party. Her fundraisers have raised many thousands of dollars for the women we support. And she pulls off these epic events with little to no expenses. During this episode, you'll hear about why it's important for Star to support her community, how she pulled off a fundraiser in ten days, and she offers advice for anyone who may want to start their own fundraiser. If you enjoyed this episode as much as we did, share it with family and friends. And as always, please ...
Aug 31, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 130
This man wrote the book on how to be an advocate. James Gray influenced so many policy changes, and he's here today to tell us why our voice and our story is probably the most important weapon we have in the fight against breast cancer. During this episode he gives specific ways everyday people have used their voice to shape state policy, why using personal stories are critical in the fight against cancer, and how he helps inspire volunteers. Learn more about The American Cancer Society HERE . I...
Aug 28, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Death isn't an easy thing to talk about, but Genevieve Keeney-Vazquez has made it her life work. Funeral Director and CEO of the National Museum of Funeral History , she shares today what happens when someone dies and how important the right type of service can be to loved ones. During her service to our country, she's handled fallen soldiers, caring for them in ways that will touch your heart. During this episode, you'll learn about her early obsession with death and how it shaped her life, and...
Aug 24, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Tony Levine left a high profile career as a college football coach. You no doubt remember his time as head coach of the University of Houston's program. But it was time for a change. So he pivoted from coaching football to leading a different kind of team. At Chick-Fil-A. During this episode, Coach Tony sits down with Dorothy to talk about his career pivot, how leading a football team isn't all that different from operating a restaurant, and what led him to reach out to The Rose. Coach Tony, his...
Aug 17, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Claudia Farinola is a thirteen year breast cancer survivor and sits on the board of the Emma Jacobs Breast Cancer Foundation. As you know, the foundation is one of The Rose's key fundraising partners and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars through its third party events. During this episode, you'll hear about Claudia's breast cancer journey, her unique relationship with her doctors, and what she first thought about Emma's Taking Initiative To Survive acronym. Learn more about The Emma Ja...
Aug 10, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 126
What started in 1986 with one paid employee, two volunteers, a donated mammography machine, and used furniture from garage sales, has blossomed into an organization that serves over forty thousand Texans across forty-three counties. On August 1st, The Rose celebrated her 37th birthday. Yes, her birthday. Not "its 37th anniversary." During this episode, you'll learn why The Rose is viewed as a woman and not an organization, as well as its humble beginnings and the people who kept it going in the ...
Aug 03, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 125
This next guest says women have to be their best advocates. During her breast cancer journey, she fired her doctor, fought with insurance companies (and won). And most importantly, she beat breast cancer. But not before throwing a party for herself while in the hospital. Since then, Emma Jacobs has gone on to raise thousands of dollars for different breast cancer organizations through the Emma Jacobs Breast Cancer Foundation, including The Rose. During this episode, you'll hear about the encount...
Jul 27, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Lisa Helfman had it all. She was a successful attorney and rising star in her company. She had an addiction that threatened to cut her life short. Lisa was addicted to being busy. Nevertheless, she beat the addition and is now the Community Affairs Director at HEB. During this episode, you'll learn Lisa balances her career and personal life, what Lisa does to take care of herself, and how she's transformed the way Americans eat through her charity Brighter Bites . See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Jul 20, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 123
When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, many questions instantly run through her mind – what does this all mean? What do I do next? Will I survive? But when that patient is uninsured, her first question is how am I going to pay for this? Laura Tovar and Sally Reyes are two Patient Navigators at The Rose who are dedicated to helping women steer through the confusing and frightening maze of breast healthcare that awaits them. From diagnosis to treatment and beyond, The Rose’s patient navigat...
Jul 13, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Ashley Dedmon is a women's health advocate. This week, she shares her compelling story to ensuring she never experiences breast cancer. As a BRCA2 positive patient and having lost her mother to breast cancer, Ashley made the difficult decision to have a double mastectomy. She also speaks about the impact of her father's cancer diagnosis and how it strengthened her resolve. During this episode, you'll hear her story of survival and how her decision helped her to take control of her life. And you'...
Jul 13, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 122
What happens when a financially stable and well-connected family experiences issues within the American healthcare system? Saul Valentin’s wife nearly lost her life due to red tape. Their family had questions and oftentimes felt alone during their journey to recovery. But they persisted and she survived. Saul serves on the board of The Rose, and works as one of the most influential architects in Texas. During this episode you’ll learn how his family’s move to Texas shaped his life, the harrowing...
Jul 06, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Marisol Guerrero’s breast cancer journey began in her early twenties. It started with a lemon-sized tumor and since then, she’s been defying the odds. Marisol joins Dorothy to talk about her journey, her advocacy for The Rose, and why she feels imposter syndrome in the breast cancer community. She also opens up about the guilt she felt about her diagnosis as it pertains to the financial challenges one faces in a battle like this. Marisol’s story is yet another example of why it’s so important to...
Jun 29, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 119
“Bear” Hebert is a renowned auctioneer from the Houston area and a champion of The Rose for over thirty years. The episode starts with a sneak peek into Bear's early life, where he found his calling in auctioneering and has never looked back. Dorothy and Bear go down memory lane as they reflect on how they met and how he became one of The Rose’s best friends. You’ll also hear a side of Bear you’ve never heard before. He gets candid about his family’s battle with breast cancer. And you’ll get som...
Jun 22, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Helen Perry has supported The Rose's mission since the beginning. For more than thirty-seven years, she has seen our peaks and valleys and through it all, has remained one of our greatest advocates. During this episode, we reflect on past experiences and friendships made along the way. And we talk about how much things have changed since then. Especially when it comes to talking about self-examinations. Learn more about The Rose's mission to support women across more than forty counties in Texas...
Jun 15, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 117
If you had millions of dollars of wealth and could help your favorite nonprofit organization, would you want to remain anonymous? Some people do. And this week, Dorothy welcomes one of The Rose’s most ardent supporters, a lady who has wished to remain anonymous throughout the years but has become a great friend to the women of The Rose. Find out why she remains anonymous, how she finally let The Rose pay tribute to her, and learn how else she’s helping people around the world. Specifically in Af...
Jun 08, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Former TV anchor and breast health advocate Lyndsay Levingston joins Dorothy this week. After a battle with breast cancer, Lyndsay has dedicated her life to spreading awareness and advocating for women to take charge of their own health through SurviveHER . We dive deep into Lyndsay’s journey, including the self-examination that changed her life and the family history of cancer she didn’t know existed. The latter of which drives home the importance of talking about your breasts. While Lyndsay’s ...
Jun 01, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Conventional wisdom suggests that breast cancer is exclusive to women. But men can get it, too. And Ronnie Pace has survived it TWICE. During this episode, we talk to Ronnie about the lump in his breast that led to a cancer diagnosis. And how and why he kept his diagnosis from his wife. Ronnie's story is inspiring and important for the men in our lives. And as a board member at The Rose, he continues to advocate for men's breast health awareness. Learn more about what The Rose does throughout th...
May 25, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Dr. Sarfaraz Sadruddin wasn't always a doctor. After immigrating to the United States, he received a degree in bioelectrical engineering. It was then that he developed an affinity for volunteering. Fast forward to 2023 and he's the lead radiologist at The Rose. During this episode, you'll learn his origin story. And you'll learn how "Dr. Raz" is optimistic about the future of women's breast health. According to him, women are asking more questions and have become increasingly curious about their...
May 18, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Jessica Duckworth is The Rose's Chief Operating Officer and mammographer. As the world began to shut down at the beginning of 2020, Jessica found a lump in her breast. In an effort to care for The Rose's patients, she put off screening and went full throttle, making sure they were cared for. As you might have predicted, this didn't bode well. Jessica was diagnosed with breast cancer. During this episode, you'll hear about her two year journey. And why it's important to listen to your body. Learn...
May 11, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Ashma Khanani-Moosa is a registered nurse and two-time cancer survivor. After completing treatment for her second bout, she made it her mission to advocate for women's breast health care in her community. Despite much resistance, she received approval to have The Rose bring a mobile mammography coach to her mosque. Today, Ashma continues to empower women by having candid conversations through support groups and she serves on The Rose's board of directors. Learn more about the importance of self-...
May 04, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Patricia Stapleton is The Rose's lead technologist. She's the person behind the mammogram machine. Literally. During this episode, you'll learn about what happens when you have a diagnostic mammogram and why it's important to have it done. She's served our community for over twenty years and always puts our women at ease. You'll also learn what it's like to give a mammogram to men. Learn about what we do for tens of thousands of women and men , regardless of their ability to pay, when you go to ...
Apr 27, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 110
