07/03/2026
For much of my life, I believed my value came from what I could do for other people. As an oncology nurse, I fixed problems, educated patients, and walked people through some of the hardest days of their lives. Then cancer forced me to become the patient instead of the nurse, and everything changed.
Today, I'm intentionally shape-shifting from being someone who simply provides care to someone who creates movements and communities where people feel seen, empowered, and inspired to truly live.
That shift is what gave birth to Sparkling Survivor. It isn't just about surviving cancer—it's about helping people rediscover themselves after diagnosis and reminding them that their story still has purpose.
It's also why Shelly and I created *Wine with Shelley and Shelly*. We wanted to move beyond the clinical conversations and create a space where people could laugh, cry, be vulnerable, and realize they aren't alone. Healing happens in connection, and sometimes the most powerful medicine is simply hearing someone say, "Me too."
And now that same evolution is leading to *Wild & Unstoppable*. Cancer taught me that tomorrow is never guaranteed. I don't want people to spend their lives waiting for the "right time." Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro isn't really about reaching a summit—it's about proving to yourself that you're capable of far more than fear has convinced you. It's about choosing adventure over excuses and life over limitations.
The future I'm intentionally creating is one where cancer doesn't get the final word. Where survivorship isn't defined by doctor's appointments but by purpose, courage, connection, and unforgettable experiences. I want people to stop asking, "Why did this happen to me?" and start asking, "What incredible life am I going to build because I'm still here?"
If my work accomplishes anything, I hope it's this: that people don't just survive their story—they become wild, unstoppable, and deeply alive because of it.
