October is more than just Pink Ribbons - With Cancer Previvor Kristina Coccoluto

10/16/24 • 40 min

Joining me for a second time on this podcast, Kristina and I reconnect to have an important conversation about breast cancer awareness and early detection.

We discuss her early diagnosis of the BRCA1 gene mutation and the steps she took knowing her chances of getting breast and/or ovarian cancer. Kristina also shares how and when other women can be tested.

When we spoke the last time she was on the podcast, she shared the story along with her two sisters (one of which was also diagnosed with the gene mutation). The 3 have bonded together to not only bring awareness but to support one another through their surgeries.

One of the things they've bonded over is running marathons! They also support and run along side eachother and have just returned from running Berlin!

Through this journey Kristina says she has found her voice, thinking at one time that it was possible that cancer might end her life...instead she is out educating, supporting and raising funds for research!

Mom Runs Marathon to Cope With Double Mastectomy, Hysterectomy (today.com)

2024 Run Any Race: Mrs. Kristina Coccoluto's Fundraising Page - Run for Dana-Farber (jimmyfund.org)

Joining me for a second time on this podcast, Kristina and I reconnect to have an important conversation about breast cancer awareness and early detection.

One of the things they've bonded over is running marathons! They also support and run along side eachother and have just returned from running Berlin!

Mom Runs Marathon to Cope With Double Mastectomy, Hysterectomy (today.com)

2024 Run Any Race: Mrs. Kristina Coccoluto's Fundraising Page - Run for Dana-Farber (jimmyfund.org)

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Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata

Gabriela is a proud product of four Boston Public Schools and graduated from Boston Latin Academy. She currently lives in East Boston with her partner, Sebastian Zapata where she also grew up.

Her mother played a large role in helping to shape her career in public service from an early age as she watched her advocate for her community.

Gabriela shares her background, passion for public service and exactly what her job is as a City Councilor and how she uses things like social media and coffee conversations to connect with people in the communities she serves.

Gabriela Coletta Zapata | Boston.gov

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What it means to be a Fab Fierce Female with Dr Neda Hovaizi

Neda is back with me for the second time to talk about the Movement she's created.

Founded in 2022, Fab Fierce Females began as a means to reconnect driven female leaders to their innate power and resilience in order to unleash their full potential.

On November 17th, 2024 at Seaport Hotel Boston, through an electrifying day full of immersive experiences, impactful speakers, and powerful connections - this passion will be reignited and reacquaint women with the limitless capabilities within each of us.

Use the Code Kim10 for a discount on your tickets

Fab Fierce Females Convention 2024 Presented by Neda Hovaizi