Act to Impact with Brandi DeVries
This show will fuel your fire within to make an impact in the world. It will ignite action to become aware of your untapped gifts, connect with causes close to your heart, and inspire you to take action to make a lasting impact. Brandi is a long-time advocate and fundraiser for a national non-profit and is dedicated to introducing you to stories of hope, resilience, and community from the pediatric cancer community and impact makers around the world that will inspire your purpose to make an impact.
Act to Impact with Brandi DeVries
From Diagnosis to Impact: Vanessa’s Breast Cancer Journey & Podcasting Mission
In this deeply inspiring episode of Act to Impact, Brandi DeVries sits down with Vanessa, a breast cancer survivor, advocate, and podcast host, to discuss her journey from diagnosis to empowerment. Vanessa opens up about being diagnosed with breast cancer, her courageous decision to undergo a double mastectomy, and how she turned her pain into purpose.
She shares why she chose to go public with her diagnosis, how faith and community support helped her stay strong, and the importance of early detection and self-advocacy in health. Vanessa also discusses the creation of her podcast, Tetas Podcast, as a platform to inspire and connect with others.
This conversation highlights the power of storytelling, the strength found in community, and how advocacy can change lives. Whether you're facing a health challenge, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for inspiration, Vanessa’s story will leave you feeling uplifted and ready to take action.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How Vanessa’s breast cancer diagnosis changed her life and perspective.
✅ The importance of early detection and advocating for your own health.
✅ Why she decided to go public with her diagnosis to inspire others.
✅ The role of faith, hope, and resilience in overcoming challenges.
✅ How community support can make a profound impact on healing.
✅ Why personal experiences can empower others to share their stories.
✅ How Vanessa’s podcast, Tetas, is creating a safe space for open conversations.
✅ The power of turning pain into purpose and finding joy after hardship.
Ways to Take Action:
🏕🎗 Prioritize Your Health! Schedule a check-up and encourage others to do the same.
🎤 Listen to Tetas Podcast! Follow Vanessa’s podcast for more stories of resilience and empowerment.
📢 Raise Awareness! Share this episode and help spark important conversations about breast cancer.
🙌 Support Someone in Need! If you know someone battling an illness, offer practical help and emotional support.
💛 Are you inspired to take action? Take action and make an impact on a child affected by childhood cancer. Support the much-needed funding for childhood cancer by making a donation NOW to CCRF!
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Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and Mrs. Minnesota International 2025.
Thank you to guest Vanessa Berrueta.
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