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Still I Rise Podcast
Real stories. Raw truth. Unshakable hope.
Hosted by Lisa McKenzie, founder of You Night Empowering Events, The Still I Rise Podcast is a powerful, heartfelt series that shares the voices of women who have fought — or are still fighting — cancer, and the transformative journeys they’ve taken to reclaim joy, identity, and purpose.
Each episode highlights inspiring survivor stories, candid conversations with mental health experts, and uplifting insights for anyone facing life after diagnosis. We dive deep into the emotional, spiritual, and psychological layers of healing — reminding every woman that she’s not alone, and that her story matters.
Whether you're navigating cancer, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking inspiration and sisterhood, this podcast is for you.
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Still I Rise Podcast
“Imperfect Petals” by Paula Deshaies
Excerpt from Paula's story:
"Time spent with family and friends is something I value. My circle has always been small. My husband and I have come to accept that family is not always family, sometimes less is best. Life is short, time is precious, don't take anything for granted because you don't know what tomorrow will bring.
The wisdom I have gained in the past 3 years since diagnosis is that I am healing now; my appearance does not define me; the scars were made to be a part of me; and I am stronger, living, and smiling. I am making pink sister friends that will last forever.
I grow like a flower, re-blooming more each day, stronger, standing tall, blowing in the wind, showing the world the imperfect petals have their own story to share. I am a daughter, a sister, a mom, a wife, an aunt, a best friend, a nurse, a living human being, just trying to enjoy life."
Paula is a member of the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation SheRose Class of 2024.
Thank you to Guardant Health for their support of the Still I Rise Podcast. Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Their blood and tissue tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care; they can screen to help find cancer early, monitor for recurrence in early-stage cancer patients, and enable timely and targeted treatment selection for those with advanced cancer. For more information, visit guardanthealth.com and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook.
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Still I Rise features stories from You Night's STORY CRAFTING COMMUNITY. To r
Still I Rise features stories from You Night's STORY CRAFTING COMMUNITY. To read additional stories, visit our Facebook page:
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