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
The Self-Check That Could Save Your Life | Mrs. International 2025 Phaedra Pistone
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In this conversation, Brandi DeVries interviews Phaedra Pistone, a two-time breast cancer survivor and Mrs. International 2025, who has transformed her personal battle into a global health advocacy campaign. Phaedra discusses her journey through cancer, the importance of early detection, and how her experiences in pageantry have provided her with a platform to empower women. The conversation highlights the significance of sharing personal stories, the impact of community support, and the need to redefine perceptions of pageantry as a means of advocacy and purpose.
Takeaways
- Phaedra Pistone is a two-time breast cancer survivor and health advocate.
- Her campaign, Check Your Two on the Second, promotes early detection.
- Pageantry can serve as a powerful platform for advocacy.
- Personal stories can inspire and save lives.
- Women often feel pressure to keep their health struggles private.
- Community support is crucial for those battling cancer.
- Phaedra emphasizes the importance of self-checks for breast health.
- She encourages women to share their stories to help others.
- The journey through cancer can lead to a greater sense of purpose.
- You don't need a title or diagnosis to make a difference.
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Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and former Mrs. Minnesota International 2025.
Thank you to guest Phaedra Pistone.
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