Podcast appearances and mentions of andrea wilson woods

In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, Jay speaks with Andrea Wilson Woods, author, patient advocate, and founder of Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea shares the harrowing, heart-opening story of raising her sister from childhood through a terminal liver cancer diagnosis, and how that experience became the catalyst for lifelong advocacy and education.

12-11-2024 Andrea Wilson Woods & Jennifer Schumacher Learn more about the interview and get additional links here: https://usabusinessradio.com/mother-and-daughter-fight-different-cancers-with-different-outcomes/ Subscribe to the best of our content here: https://priceofbusiness.substack.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywgbHv7dpiBG2Qswr_ceEQ

12-04-2024 Andrea Wilson Woods & Frankie Osborne Learn more about the interview and get additional links here: https://usabusinessradio.com/imagine-being-diagnosed-with-cancer-while-helping-your-mother-fight-it/ Subscribe to the best of our content here: https://priceofbusiness.substack.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywgbHv7dpiBG2Qswr_ceEQ

We have been so blessed to have had some amazing authors as guests. As a way to celebrate this we wanted to highlight them in this episode as a gift guide that touches both heart and our mind. Books have been broken into 4 sections and if you'd like to listen to the episode we suggest going to https://girltaketheleadpod.com, it's easy to search there but we're also available on most podcast platforms. All books can be purchased on Amazon: https://amazon.com. Section 1: Empowering Leadership & Career Growth 182, Fearless Female Leaders by Kathy McAfee & Rosemary Paetow 192, LadyShark by Chrissy Grigoropoulos, Esq. 187, The New Rules of Influence by Lida Citroën 199, Pioneer Your Career Change by Lata Hamilton 202, Escaping the Career Trap by Tammy Alvarez.   Section 2: Self-Discovery & Personal Growth 145, Listening for Candor by Peter Yaholkovsky. 153, Name, Claim & Reframe Workbook by Andrea Mein DeWitt 155, Heal the Four Woundings by Amber Ontiveros 173, Burned by Julie Bee 130, Happiness is a Habit by Michele Phillips Section 3:  Business & Inclusive Practices 143, All Up in Your Business by Julianna Newland 151, Tread Loudly by Kristine Cherek 147, Inclusive 360 by Bernadette Smith   Section 4, is Personal Stories & Inspiration 135, Lifeline by Lane Gardner, THREAD 149, I'd Rather Be Dead than Deaf by Andrea Wilson Woods from the Blue Faery Foundation 161, Well Sh*t by Hannah MacDonald-Dannecker   How to reach Yo Canny:  Our website: www.girltaketheleadpod.com  You can send a message or voicemail there. We'd love to hear from you!   email: yo@yocanny.com   FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share   IG: yocanny   YouTube   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/

10-16-2024 Andrea Wilson Woods & Elias Tucker Learn more about the interview and get additional links here: https://dailytelegraphusa.com/2024/10/21/the-tale-of-two-cancers/ Subscribe to the best of our content here: https://priceofbusiness.substack.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywgbHv7dpiBG2Qswr_ceEQ

KeywordsResilience - Liver Cancer - Blue Faery - Parenting - AdvocacyIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled Andrea Wilson Woods shares her experiences raising her younger sister Adrienne after their mother's life unravelled due to prescription drug addiction. Andrea took legal custody of Adrienne when she was 22 and raised her until Adrienne was diagnosed with liver cancer when she was 15.Andrea shares her challenging childhood, including managing household tasks after her parents' divorce and how it shaped her into a strong and independent individual. She talks about her experiences living with an abusive alcoholic father and how her sister's presence helped her realise the need to protect her and eventually led to her leaving. Andrea emphasises the importance of having a 'north star' or a guiding force in life, which for her was her sister, and her desire to provide her sister with unconditional love and a better upbringing than she had received from her own parents.Andrea discusses the challenges of parenting a sibling and emphasises the importance of providing structure, compassion, and unconditional love. She also discusses her family's medical history, particularly her sister's early diagnosis of liver cancer and the likely transmission of hepatitis B and C from their mother during childbirth. The conversation also touches on the importance of advocacy in healthcare, the need for patients to focus on recovery, and the importance of being respected over being liked, especially in leadership roles.Main topicsThe prevalence and prognosis of liver cancer which is often diagnosed in late stages due to the liver's lack of pain receptors. Why liver cancer is highly preventable but often has a terminal prognosis because treatments like targeted therapies and immunotherapies are palliative rather than curative. The importance of having an annual metabolic panel test to monitor liver function and detect potential issues early.How losing her sister led Andrea to found the Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association, also known as Blue Faery. The need for patients to focus on recovery and the importance of having an advocate in their lives. The importance of assertiveness and advocacy in healthcare settings. The importance of persistence and seeking a second opinion when necessary.The importance of being respected over being liked, especially in leadership roles.Action itemsFind out more about Blue Faery here.Andrea has written two books "Better Off Bald" and "I'd Rather Be Dead Than Deaf" to raise funds for Blue Faery.

09-26-2024 Andrea Wilson Woods & Dr. Sarah Bauer Learn more about the interview and get additional links here: https://usadailytimes.com/2024/10/10/forgotten-risk-factors-for-liver-cancer-topic/ Subscribe to the best of our content here: https://priceofbusiness.substack.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywgbHv7dpiBG2Qswr_ceEQ

09-09-2024 Andrea Wilson Woods & Kara Klink Learn more about the interview and get additional links here: https://usdailyreview.com/how-to-have-a-positive-mindset-while-fighting-liver-cancer/ Subscribe to the best of our content here: https://priceofbusiness.substack.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywgbHv7dpiBG2Qswr_ceEQ

07-15-2024 Andrea Wilson Woods & Sharon Dixon Learn more about the interview and get additional links here: https://thedailyblaze.com/living-a-full-life-with-liver-cancer/ Subscribe to the best of our content here: https://priceofbusiness.substack.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywgbHv7dpiBG2Qswr_ceEQ

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This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Andrea Wilson Woods. The two talk about the importance of tapping into your zone of genius, surrounding yourself with the right people, and the impact being made by Blue Faery for liver cancer patients and doctors alike. In this episode, we discuss: How channeling grief was the catalyst that led her to begin a nonprofit  The mission of Blue Faery, and where they are today What challenges and obstacles she faced in building, and how long it took to gain traction What transformation made a big difference in the impact that Blue Faery makes Why it's so important to tap into your zone of genius and surround yourself with the right people What has surprised her on her journey as a leader What tips she has to share for entrepreneurs who want to make an impact and start a nonprofit organization   Andrea Wilson Woods is a keynote speaker, a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister to liver cancer. Website: https://www.bluefaery.org/Website: https://www.andreawilsonwoods.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluefaerylivercancer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluefaeryliver/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-faery Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlueFaeryLiver  

Join us in recognizing these incredible experiences of resiliency and overcoming adversity with the Journey Book Awards Hall of Fame (CIBAs). Featuring Mark Berridge, John Holt, Karen Keilt, Andrea Wilson Woods, and Julie Woods exceptional stories.

04-25-2024 Andrea Wilson Woods Learn more about the interview and get additional links here: https://dailymailusa.com/2024/04/25/how-to-discover-purpose-in-loss/ Subscribe to the best of our content here: https://priceofbusiness.substack.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywgbHv7dpiBG2Qswr_ceEQ

This is a "Girl, Take the Lead!" Sound Bite, which is a shorter episode, building on Ep 149 with Andrea Wilson Woods about her Blue Faery Foundation and the launch of the book she edited, I'd Rather Be Dead than Deaf. We thought you might like to hear some passages from that book to feel inspired during your day. You might want to check out the video form of this episode to see some of Adrienne's artwork. You can see a clip here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748    As Mentioned: Andrea's books: I'd Rather Be Dead Than Deaf Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Foundation https://www.bluefaery.org/     More About Andrea:  In 2002, Andrea founded Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association after losing her 15-year-old sister Adrienne, whom she raised for seven years, to stage IV liver cancer. Blue Faery's mission is to prevent, treat, and cure primary liver cancer, specifically hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), through research, education, and advocacy. Andrea established the articles of incorporation; wrote the bylaws, mission statement, and goals; and developed the organizational structure of the corporation. Currently, she attends board meetings, serves on committees, stays informed about liver cancer, and governs the organization. Andrea represents Blue Faery and its mission at conferences, seminars, and special events. Blue Faery has been honored for community service by U.S. Congressman Adam B. Schiff, California State Senator Jack Scott, and the County of Los Angeles, and was inducted into the Burbank Business Hall of Fame for receiving the Best of Burbank Charity Award from 2013 – 2017.   Free Offer: Free sample of the book: https://www.bluefaery.org/review    How to Reach Andrea: andrea@bluefaery.org https://linktr.ee/bluefaery     How to Reach Yo Canny:   Our website: www.girltaketheleadpod.com  You can send a message or voicemail there. We'd love to hear from you!   email: yo@yocanny.com (Yo)   FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share   IG: yocanny (Yo)  YouTube  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/

Andrea Wilson Woods, Gen X, joins Yo to discuss the book she's edited: I'd Rather Be Dead than Deaf. The book is the journal of Adrienne Wilson, a teenage artist, poet, and Andrea's beloved sister. Before her death from liver cancer at the age of fifteen, Adrienne expressed her funny, bright soul in this prolific journal. Her musings on life, relationships, music, love, and the beautiful grime of her adopted hometown of Los Angeles leap off the page; her deep sensitivity and perspective are captured in full-color prints of her award-winning artwork. We will all relate to their love story! Andrea is a keynote speaker, a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. For over ten years, Andrea worked in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities. Andrea obtained her master's degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won national awards. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister to liver cancer.  Here are the topics we covered:       Blue Faery Foundation's mission      Misconceptions around liver cancer       Adrienne's view of herself as a leader       Challenging the common sense view of grief      Lessons learned leading Blue Faery         Advice for different generations Here are the three takeaways from the series: 1.   Adrienne didn't see herself as leader but she is taking the lead to teach us about cancer and death through her art and poetry. 2.  Grief isn't linear or predictable – It took Andrea 17 years to be angry. 3.   Liver cancer is filled with misconceptions with resources lacking to support patients, especially women, and Andrea's book provides a voice from a patient to patients. As Mentioned: Andrea's books: I'd Rather Be Dead Than Deaf ⁠⁠Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days⁠ Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Foundation https://www.bluefaery.org/   More About Andrea:  In 2002, Andrea founded Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association after losing her 15-year-old sister Adrienne, whom she raised for seven years, to stage IV liver cancer. Blue Faery's mission is to prevent, treat, and cure primary liver cancer, specifically hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), through research, education, and advocacy. Andrea established the articles of incorporation; wrote the bylaws, mission statement, and goals; and developed the organizational structure of the corporation. Currently, she attends board meetings, serves on committees, stays informed about liver cancer, and governs the organization. Andrea represents Blue Faery and its mission at conferences, seminars, and special events. Blue Faery has been honored for community service by U.S. Congressman Adam B. Schiff, California State Senator Jack Scott, and the County of Los Angeles, and was inducted into the Burbank Business Hall of Fame for receiving the Best of Burbank Charity Award from 2013 – 2017. Free Offer:  Free sample of the book: https://www.bluefaery.org/review     How to Reach Andrea: andrea@bluefaery.org   https://linktr.ee/bluefaery   How to Reach Yo Canny:   Our website: www.girltaketheleadpod.com  You can send a message or voicemail there. We'd love to hear from you!   email: yo@yocanny.com (Yo)   FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share   IG: yocanny (Yo)   YouTube   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/

In this episode, Sarah interviews author and advocate Andrew Wilson Woods. They discuss her journey taking care of her younger sister, her sister's cancer diagnosis and battle, her book and the foundation she started following her sister's battle. Remember, We are affiliated with AngelSense. If you are looking for a GPS tracker to help with a family member who may be an elopement risk, please check out AngelSense at https://www.angelsense.com/?ref=sarahstelmachbrown We are also affiliated with Memory Lane TV. It a multi-sensory and engaging series of programs adapted for people living with memory loss and their care partners. Check them out at: http://www.watchmemorylane.com?code=ambassadormltv11 And use the special promo code: AMBASSADORMLTV11 Check out our sponsor http://www.favor-ct.org/ Please like share and subscribe to our podcast, also if you enjoy our content and to provide us with additional support, you can tip us here https://ko-fi.com/caregiverchroniclespodcast Or here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/caregivercg

Acting can serve you in real life.Today's featured award-winning bookcaster is keynote speaker, patient advocate, certified coach, and founder of Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association, Andrea Wilson Woods. Andrea and I had a chat about her book, “Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days”, how she turned grief into a mission to fight liver cancer and more! Key Things You'll Learn:Her motivation for starting Blue FaeryThe importance of early detectionSome of the risks and causes of liver cancer3 major lessons learned from running her podcast Andrea's Site: https://www.andreawilsonwoods.com/Andrea's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Off-Bald-Life-Days/dp/1544504616/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Andrea's Podcast, “Cancer U Thrivers Podcast”: https://podcast.cancer.university/Going Through Changes by Eminem: https://youtu.be/T6T_94qjp5g The opening track is titled “I Feel It” by Bosnow from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/i-feel-itLicense code: OLUCPMP4LR8AQ2XC Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You May Also Like… 252 – “Live Calm with Cancer… and Beyond” with David Dachinger and Tamara Green, LCSW (@LovingMeditator): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/252-live-calm-with-cancer-and-beyond-with-david-dachinger-and-tamara-green-lcsw-lovingmeditator/ Ep. 617 – “100 Acts of Love” with Kim Hamer (@100ActsofLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-617-100-acts-of-love-with-kim-hamer-100actsoflove/ 229 – “Unbroken” with Tajci Cameron (@TajciCameron): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/229-unbroken-with-tajci-cameron-tajcicameron/ Ep. 542 – “Recovering My True Self” with Dr. Melissa Mayer (@Melissa56449176): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-542-recovering-my-true-self-with-dr-melissa-mayer-melissa56449176/ Ep. 454 – “Twenty-One Olive Trees” with Laura Formentini (@FormentiniLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-454-twenty-one-olive-trees-with-laura-formentini-formentinilove/ Ep. 440 – “Healer: Reducing Crises” with Elizabeth Power (@ElizabethPower): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-440-healer-reducing-crises-with-elizabeth-power-elizabethpower/ Ep. 423 – “Hacking Chemo” with Martha Tettenborn: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-423-hacking-chemo-with-martha-tettenborn-1/ Ep. 453 – “The Psychic Yellow Brick Road” with Corbie Mitleid (@CorbieMitleid): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-453-the-psychic-yellow-brick-road-with-corbie-mitleid-corbiemitleid/ Ep. 567 – “The Suffering Guy” with Jim Barnard (@jimmahbarnard): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-567-the-suffering-guy-with-jim-barnard-jimmahbarnard/ Ep. 471 – “How to Turn Suffering Into Something Good” with Darci Steiner (@DarciJSteiner): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-471-how-to-turn-suffering-into-something-good-with-darci-steiner-darcijsteiner/

Rise to the Challenge Podcast mission is Real Life Stories, Real Motivations, To Inspire All Generations. In each episode, we bring guests on the show from all background, all experiences, and all generations to share their story about overcoming challenges, accomplishing their goals, and rise to the challenge. Our guests get real about their experiences because we all have our own story and journey that we are on. Come on the journey with our guest and maybe your story connects, learn something new, and so much more when our guests are on the show. What is your Rise to the Challenge you are going on right now? Let us know. Make sure to subscribe to all of our platforms from Youtube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, and More. Follow the show to stay up to date on new episodes. This episode, we bring our guest Andrea Wilson Woods to the show. Andrea has a great story in sharing from her experiences.  Andrea shares about: - Lost of Family Member - Family Dynamics and Struggles - Author and Speaker - Personal Journey and Reflections - Entrepreneur path - So much more that you don't want to miss Check out Andrea at: - https://andreawilsonwoods.com - https://bluefaery.org - https://betteroffbald.com 

Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "BIG WORDS For Kids!!" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played his interview with ANDREA WILSON WOODS. ANDREA WILSON WOODS, an award winning and bestselling author, former teacher/professor, and current patient advocate, joined us to discuss when she became the "parent" of her 8-year-old sister, and then led her through her final days after her sister was diagnosed with terminal stage IV liver cancer at age 15. We also discussed her book on the subject, "Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days".  FROM HER WEBSITE: "Andrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. For over ten years, Andrea worked in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities. Andrea obtained her master's degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won national awards. Her new book, a medical memoir titled Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a #1 Bestseller on Amazon in multiple categories. During the seven years she raised her sister, Andrea worked as a primary and secondary school teacher, and she acted in film, television, and theatre. Andrea received her certification in fundraising with a focus on institutional development from UCLA Extension. Andrea is also an ICF Associate Certified Coach and a 500-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher. She graduated cum laude from USC with a B.A. in humanities. After graduation, Andrea gained custody of her then eight-year-old sister Adrienne. Andrea started Blue Faery because she doesn't want another person to lose a loved one to HCC, and she wants the world to know Adrienne's spirit, strength, and courage. Andrea started Cancer U because she wants to change the cancer paradigm in the United States and she believes to ignite change you have to go to the source: the patient. She wants to teach cancer patients and caregivers how to become advocates for themselves so they can change their cancer journey." www.andreawilsonwoods.com https://betteroffbald.com

Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "BIG WORDS For Kids!!" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played his interview with ANDREA WILSON WOODS. ANDREA WILSON WOODS, an award winning and bestselling author, former teacher/professor, and current patient advocate, joined us to discuss when she became the "parent" of her 8-year-old sister, and then led her through her final days after her sister was diagnosed with terminal stage IV liver cancer at age 15. We also discussed her book on the subject, "Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days".  FROM HER WEBSITE: "Andrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. For over ten years, Andrea worked in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities. Andrea obtained her master's degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won national awards. Her new book, a medical memoir titled Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a #1 Bestseller on Amazon in multiple categories. During the seven years she raised her sister, Andrea worked as a primary and secondary school teacher, and she acted in film, television, and theatre. Andrea received her certification in fundraising with a focus on institutional development from UCLA Extension. Andrea is also an ICF Associate Certified Coach and a 500-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher. She graduated cum laude from USC with a B.A. in humanities. After graduation, Andrea gained custody of her then eight-year-old sister Adrienne. Andrea started Blue Faery because she doesn't want another person to lose a loved one to HCC, and she wants the world to know Adrienne's spirit, strength, and courage. Andrea started Cancer U because she wants to change the cancer paradigm in the United States and she believes to ignite change you have to go to the source: the patient. She wants to teach cancer patients and caregivers how to become advocates for themselves so they can change their cancer journey." www.andreawilsonwoods.com https://betteroffbald.com

Andrea Wilson Woods, author, speaker, CEO & Co-Founder of Cancer University, and President & Founder of Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association, chats about losing the love of her life, and how it showed her how easy it is for things to fall through the cracks for those unwilling to be “annoyingly persistent”.Hear Andrea's full interview in Episode 31 of Let's Talk Legacy.

Andrea Wilson Woods, author, speaker, CEO & Co-Founder of Cancer University, and President & Founder of Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association, chats about living her life backwards, losing her greatest love, why your life could depend on being a squeaky wheel, how success means eventually putting yourself out of business, and crafting her legacy by helping others realize their own.

Meet Andrea Wilson Woods, a writer, patient advocate, and founder of Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. She is also the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a social-benefit digital health company. Andrea has a background in teaching and holds a master's degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California. She recently published a bestselling medical memoir called Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days.Here are links for you to bookmark, save, follow, memorize, write down, and to share with others:Andrea Wilson WoodsBlue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer AssociationFacebookAndrea W. | LinkedIn☀ Andrea Wilson Woods ☀ (@andreawilwoods) • Instagram photos and videosAndrea Wilson Woods – MediumAndrea Wilson Woods (Author of Better Off Bald) | GoodreadsAndrea Wilson Woods - YouTubeBlue Faery (@bluefaeryliver) • Instagram photos and videosBlue Faery - YouTubeFacebookBlue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association: Overview | LinkedInBlue Faery (@BlueFaGet your story told and book written. Schedule a call with Mike Ulmer at Select a Date & Time - CalendlyHarford County Health Department To protect, promote, and improve the health, safety, and environment of Harford County residents.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingFacebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingInstagram – Harford County LivingTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Recorded at the Freedom Federal Credit Union StudiosHosted on BuzzsproutRocketbookSquadCast Contests & Giveaways Subscribe by Email ...

Creativity through the lens of a Storyteller"At it's barest bones meaning, creating something from nothing."ANDREA WILSON WOODS is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a social-impact, digital health company. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister to liver cancer. Website: https://andreawilsonwoods.com

In this episode of the Message Engineer podcast, host Maureen Shaffer, CEO, Mingletoe, interviews Andrea Wilson Woods, an award-winning author, passionate patient advocate, and founder of a liver cancer nonprofit. During the podcast, Maureen asked Andrea to define the word “patient advocate.” Andrea explained that an advocate is “fighting for what you want, a cause or a belief.” For patient advocates, this means fighting for what the patient wants and educating them about all of their choices. Andrea noted that when you get a serious diagnosis, you don't always realize that you have options. They discuss the role of patient advocacy in the medical industry and the importance of educating patients on their options when facing a serious diagnosis.Andrea shares her personal experience with her younger sister's battle with liver cancer and how it inspired her to found a nonprofit organization, Blue Faery. 

They say cancer affects someone in everyone's network.  There are more than 100 types and each has its own unique way of affecting the body.     Cancer patients have to deal with illness and treatments and are best suited to concentrating on what they need to do for their physical health.  Unfortunately, it can also be a mental challenge and a great caregiver and advocate is an extremely important part of a patient's journey.  Andrea Wilson Woods has a moving story about serving many roles in her sister's life as she was being treated for liver cancer.  Since that most challenging time, Andrea has dedicated her life to supporting patients and caregivers by educating them about their disease and helping them find the most cutting-edge treatments.  This episode is for anyone with compassion for the ill.   You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/andreawilsonwoods

In this episode of Cancer U Thrivers, hear Kristen's interview with author, speaker, entrepreneur, and patient advocate Andrea Wilson Woods on her podcast Cancer U Thrivers.Kristen walks Andrea and her audience through her experience with stage 3 breast cancer, from finding her tumor in the shower, to chemo, her mastectomy and reconstruction, to radiation and beyond. Listen to more episodes of Cancer U Thrivershttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cancer-u-thriversSupport the Breast Cancer Stories podcasthttps://www.breastcancerstoriespodcast.com/donate Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://breastcancerstories.substack.com/subscribe About Breast Cancer StoriesBreast Cancer Stories follows Natasha Curry, a palliative care nurse practitioner at San Francisco General Hospital, through her experience of going from being a nurse to a patient after being diagnosed with breast cancer.Natasha was in Malawi on a Doctors Without Borders mission in 2021 when her husband of 25 years announced in a text message that he was leaving. She returned home, fell into bed for a few weeks, and eventually pulled herself together and went back to work. A few months later when she discovered an almond-sized lump in her armpit, she did everything she tells her patients not to do and dismissed it, or wrote it off as a “fat lump."Months went by before Natasha finally got a mammogram, but radiology saw nothing in either breast. It was the armpit lump that caught their attention. Next step was an ultrasound, where the lump was clearly visible. One painful biopsy later, Natasha found out she had cancer; in one life-changing moment, the nurse became the patient.This podcast is about what happens when you have breast cancer, told in real time.Host and Executive Producer: Eva SheieCo-Host: Kristen VenglerEditor and Audio Engineer: Daniel CroeserTheme Music: Them Highs and Lows, Bird of FigmentProduction Assistant: Mary Ellen ClarksonCover Art Designer: Shawn HiattAssistant Producer: Hannah BurkhartBreast Cancer Stories is a production of The Axis.PROUDLY MADE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS

My guest, Andrea, and I spent an hour trying to make sense of a seemingly simple word-- "joy." If joy is your guiding light what happens when the thing you think you need to do does not result in joy? Does that mean you are doing the wrong thing or are you just a bad person? Is all joy the same? Is the joy of partying in college, being free, and having a good time with friends; is that joy the same as the joy you get caring for a sick loved one? Should we be using the same term to explain the feeling of helping your sister bath because she is too weak from cancer treatments to do it herself? If you are one of the "lucky" ones who has the ability and the tolerance to deal with suffering, look passed it, and find ways to endure so that you can still have joy in life--is that a gift or a curse? Why are joy and suffering so interconnected? When I have a guest who has had such deep, life changing experiences, it feels like such an opportunity to explore questions like these and try to make sense of it all. Andrea is that guest, as she's dealt with a difficult childhood, abusive relationships, becoming a mom to her younger sister, and then watching her sister/daughter die at the age of 15 from cancer. These are horrific experiences, which don't even get into what life has been like since her sister passed away (lost friendships, the grieving process, depression, etc.). Fortunately there are people like Andrea in this world who go through these experiences and then try to use them to find/bring more joy in the world. It sounds counter intuitive, if not impossible. But Andrea now spends much of her life as a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. She is also an author of a medical memoir titled Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days. It was truly special to spend time with Andrea and have an authentic conversation with her about it all. To try to understand if it is actually possible to find joy in a life filled with so much suffering. I hope you guys enjoy this one as much as I did.  

When Kristen Vengler noticed a difference in her right nipple, she had no idea that it would lead to a life-altering cancer diagnosis. With strength and resilience, she bravely navigated the pandemic and the world of cancer care, emerging as a beacon of hope and determination. But what else has Kristen's journey revealed? "I didn't battle it. I was just like, I got to go do this. And I was kind of a robot because I had so many appointments." - Kristen Vengler Kristen Vengler, a breast cancer survivor and advocate, joins Andrea Wilson Woods on the podcast to share her journey and insights on ongoing care, recovery, and cancer prevention practices. Having experienced a challenging battle with stage three breast cancer, Kristen navigated through various treatments, including chemotherapy and a bilateral mastectomy. She brings firsthand knowledge and a deep understanding of the emotional and physical challenges cancer patients face. Kristen also highlights the importance of a strong support system and practicing self-care during and after treatment.

ANDREA WILSON WOODS is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-impact, digital health company. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister to liver cancer. https://www.instagram.com/andreawilwoods/ https://www.youtube.com/c/AndreaWilsonWoods https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawilsonwoods/ https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAndreaWilsonWoods/ https://www.andreawilsonwoods.com/ Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/6397198288289792

Are you a female entrepreneur and also a caregiver for a cancer patient? Is it possible to care for your loved one and have boundaries? On this episode of the Wellness and Wealth podcast, Andrea Wilson Woods of Cancer University addresses what self-care looks like when caring for someone with cancer and after. She'll also share how she has learned in her forties that self-care is learning to prioritize your needs before others.  In this episode, Andrea Wilson Woods answers the following questions:What does self-care mean to her?What was the catalyst to realizing you needed to care for yoruself first? What is the first warning sign you are not taking care of yourself because you are too busy taking care of others? How does one not lose themself while taking care of a loved-one with cancer?Offer: Cancer U membershipOffer Link: https://cancer.universitySupport the showConnect with Wendy Manganaro: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendymanganaro1/

Andrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-impact, digital health company. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister, Adrienne, to liver cancer. ✨A few highlights from the show: 1. Even if there is resistance from the provider and healthcare team, always ask questions. Ask many as you need to ask until you get the information that you need in a way that you understand it. Your life or your loved one's life can depend on it. 2. You have to be a force of nature. You have to stand up for the patient because the patient's focus needs to be on getting well and resting. Often the patient doesn't have the time or energy to participate in those conversations. So the caregiver, whether it's a spouse or a friend, or a parent or sibling, the onus is on the caregiver often to take charge. 3. Always keep track of your medical records. Keep them organized in a binder and in a place where you can easily access them. It is a good idea to have electronic and paper copies. Always keep a medical journal with your notes and observations.

When Andrea Wilson Woods was 22 years old, she gained custody of her then eight-year-old sister Adrienne. Andrea raised Adrienne all through her twenties until one month after Adrienne's 15th birthday, Adrienne was diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer. Her cancer journey only lasted 147 days. Losing Adrienne was the biggest loss in her life but she has channeled her grief into worthy ventures including a national nonprofit dedicated to primary liver cancer and a new health tech startup for all cancer patients and caregivers.   In October 2019, she published her medical memoir Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days about raising and losing Adrienne to cancer.  It is a bestseller on Amazon in multiple categories and has received many awards.    Learn more about Andrea's nonprofit here: www.bluefaery.org   Find Andrea's book here: www.betteroffbald.com Guest Bio: Andrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-impact, digital health company. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister to liver cancer.    Andrea would like you to check out https://cancer.university.  Cancer University offers free memberships to cancer patients and caregivers to educate, engage, and empower them to become advocates for their healthcare.   ___________________ Subscribe to this podcast and download your favorite episodes to listen to later: Apple Spotify RSS Feed ___________________   ⚕️ Are you a woman healthcare professional who is struggling to juggle everything in your personal and professional life?  

Hello friends and welcome back to our podcast, The Patients Speak, and happy New Year 2023. If you just started listening to our show over the first few episodes, you know we've heard many great stories and examples from leaders on how to listen better. Specifically, we've heard from patient advocates on the ways they promote the patient voice and how they share a commitment to helping us all elevate that voice to a whole new level.To start the new year, we wanted to share highlights of five patient advocacy guests to give you an idea of how they saw ways to accelerate the patient journey. We'll talk to Wendy Bjork, The Empress of MS. Michael Sapienza, the CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Pam Cusick, Senior Vice President of Rare Patient Voice. Andrea Wilson Woods, founder and president of Blue Faery for Liver Cancer. Alicia Lawrence of NORD, the National Organization for Rare Diseases.We hope you enjoy this summary of interviews with patient advocates. Thanks to guests like these, we've enjoyed a solid start to our podcast. Already, we've had more than 5000 downloads and we've ranked in the top 0.5% of all podcasts. We've received over 700 five-star reviews on iTunes. Subscribe now, and if you'd like to leave us a comment or review or even a suggestion for a future guest, we'd certainly appreciate that.Thanks again to our sponsor, 83bar. If you'd like to know more about 83bar and the work they're doing in patient recruitment, patient education, and patient empowerment to create better patient outcomes, visit their website at 83bar.com.And certainly, come back again for our next episode. We'll continue our conversations with patient advocates like these, along with healthcare executives, clinical researchers, and medical providers -- all to give us insight into what we need to hear when the patients speak.

Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts + Donations https://bio.link/podcaster ==================== Bio of Andrea: ANDREA WILSON WOODS is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-impact, digital health company. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister to liver cancer. What we Discussed: - Getting Custody of her 8Yr Old Sister - Creating a Charity in memory of her Sister - Her Book 'Better Off Bald' - Her Speaking Journey - Andrea's Podcast and more How to Contact Andrea: https://www.andreawilsonwoods.com/ https://betteroffbald.com https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAndreaWilsonWoods/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawilsonwoods https://www.instagram.com/andreawilwoods/ =============== Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts + Donations https://bio.link/podcaster --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roy-coughlan/message

On today's episode I have the pleasure of talking to ANDREA WILSON WOODS who is an Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur & Patient Advocate. A writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-impact, digital health company. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister to liver cancer. Follow her using the ff links - Website FB IG Youtube Linkedin If you've found the Life With Francy podcast helpful Follow, Rate, & Review on Apple Podcasts Like this Show? Please Leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & Tag us so we can Thank you Personally! STAY IN TOUCH LINKTREE INSTRAGRAM FACEBOOK Sign Up with Podmatch using this Link or paste this URL https://podmatch.com/signup/lifewithfrancy Hope you have a blessed day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/francelyn-devarie/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/francelyn-devarie/support

ANDREA WILSON WOODS is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-impact, digital health company. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister to liver cancer. For more, go to https://www.andreawilsonwoods.com/

Hello everyone and welcome back to our podcast, The Patients Speak, where we're combining the business and science innovations of healthcare with the patient voice and how to help them navigate the system to get from diagnosis to wellness faster and more smoothly, and navigate the complicated healthcare system. Today our guest is Andrea Wilson Woods, president and founder of a non-profit called Blue Faery for liver cancer. She is also the CEO of Cancer U, a for-profit social impact healthcare startup in addition to being the author of a best-selling book, Better Off Bald: The Life of 140 Days. It's a medical memoir about raising her young sister.“I think you just need to not assume that you know what a patient wants, you need to listen and really listen and ask more questions,” says Andrea.As she gives us her greatest tip for us not to assume that we know what a patient automatically wants.“I started Blue Faery in memory of my sister Adrienne. I was 22 years old and living in Los Angeles,” she tells us.Blue Faery's mission is to prevent, treat and cure primary liver cancer, specifically hepatocellular carcinoma through research, education, and advocacy. She started Blue Faery in memory of her sister who was diagnosed with Stage 4 liver cancer about a month after her 15th birthday. and she only lived 147 days with that diagnosis. In our conversation, we talk about the 20th anniversary of the founding of the organization and the many wonderful things they have achieved in that time.They have a research award, they give out every year on her sister's birthday. Which they have been able to increase over the years. They also have a lot of patient education programs. All patient education materials they ship worldwide for free in multiple languages. They have a lot of different advocacy programs.A year ago they started their first liver disease and liver cancer prevention and awareness campaign, and that has expanded. It is called Love Your Liver.In summary, because of her sister's journey, her book has been instrumental in educating people who are either in sales or even medical affairs and helping them better understand the patient's journey.She and her team have been amazing at advocating for choice which boils down to empowering patients with information just in case they feel like they may be out of options.We also touched on her other outstanding venture Cancer U is an online platform for both cancer patients and caregivers to educate, empower and engage them to become advocates for their care, improve outcomes, lower stress, and reduce cost. As we conclude, we emphasize how important a caregiver's job is. Whether it's a spouse, an adult, a child or sibling, or even a parent of a pediatric patient, that caregiver is the secretary, the butler, the chauffeur, the maid, and the cook. That caregiver knows everything, so you need to get them in on the conversation from the get-go. With the goal to learn more.She also has a tip for anybody who is going into healthcare startup world that has a tech component “Make sure one of your co-founders is a tech co-founder. It's really important.”You can find her and her work at:Her website andreawilsonwoods.comHer Advocacy work Cancer U & Blue FaeryHer book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days

In this video, we learn from Andrea Wilson Woods, Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur & Patient Advocate about personal loss and grief, and how she dealt with it and is now changing the world by channeling it in a positive direction. Watch here: https://youtu.be/idS7em8897U Listen on top podcast platforms here: https://pod.link/thekajstudio Subscribe to us on YouTube for instant updates on live streams and new episodes. And do tell a few friends if you can! Got questions? Ping me on LinkedIn --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kajmasterclass/message

Success loves someone willing to make mistakes and learn from them. Failing only brings a new experience and nothing else. I love learning from others to decrease my number of mistakes and find a much better and faster way. Andrea Wilson Woods shares a lot of valuable insights and replied to the following questions: How…

Whether you are a patient or caregiver, the moment you hear the dreaded ‘C' word, your life changes. Forever. Your power is stripped away as you react to your new normal of tests, treatments, doctors, and medications. A cancer diagnosis puts you into a reactive state. Andrea Wilson Woods decided to do something about it after losing her 15-year-old sister Adrienne, to stage IV liver cancer. She took her talents of writing, coaching, teaching, and advocacy and has founded a non-profit dedicated to fighting liver cancer, co-founded Cancer University, and written a best-selling book. Whether you have been a cancer patient or caregiver or know someone who is, you won't want to miss this very special episode with a very special lady! Join us and learn about the fantastic work she is doing with both Cancer U, and Blue Faery, the Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association.

Andrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. For over ten years, Andrea worked in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities. Andrea obtained her master's degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won national awards. Her new book, a medical memoir titled Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a #1 Bestseller on Amazon in multiple categories.Andrea Bio:In 2002, Andrea founded Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association after losing her 15-year-old sister Adrienne, whom she raised for seven years, to stage IV liver cancer. Blue Faery's mission is to prevent, treat, and cure primary liver cancer, specifically hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), through research, education, and advocacy. Andrea established the articles of incorporation; wrote the bylaws, mission statement, and goals; and developed the organizational structure of the corporation. Currently, she attends board meetings, serves on committees, stays informed about liver cancer, and governs the organization. Andrea represents Blue Faery and its mission at conferences, seminars, and special events. Blue Faery has been honored for community service by U.S. Congressman Adam B. Schiff, California State Senator Jack Scott, and the County of Los Angeles, and was inducted into the Burbank Business Hall of Fame for receiving the Best of Burbank Charity Award from 2013 – 2017.Since serving on an HCC Patient Advisory Board for Eli Lilly in 2014, Andrea has received numerous scholarships to attend various conferences around the country to tell her story, increase her knowledge, advocate for more funding, and continue her professional development. Organizations that have granted scholarships/sponsorships include Academy Health, American Association for Cancer Research, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Liver Foundation, Caring Ambassadors, Conquer Cancer Foundation, Global Liver Institute, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable, and more.In 2017, Andrea won an e-Patient scholarship for Stanford Medicine X where she presented her talk, “How Euphemisms Help Us Deal With Death.” More recently, she spoke to more than 100 liver cancer researchers at the Hepatobiliary Cancers: Pathology and Translational Advances conference sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Her presentation titled “Why We Need To Choose To Cure Liver Cancer” left the room speechless.As a patient advocate, Andrea serves on many committees and advisory boards including NCI Hepatobiliary Task Force, Target Pharma Solutions HCC Advisory Board, and ASCO's Systemic Therapy for Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma Guideline Panel. She is a patient advocate representative on the Mayo Clinic Hepatobiliary SPORE, which is devoted to improving the diagnosis and treatment of liver cancer and bile duct cancer. Andrea serves as a Consumer Reviewer on the Department of Defense's Peer-Reviewed Cancer Research Program. Andrea represents Blue Faery as a member of AASLD, ASCO, Deadliest Cancers Coalition, and GI Cancers Alliance. She was formerly a member and co-chair of the awareness group of the Liver Cancer Roundtable. Currently, Andrea is the only American serving on the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network's Liver Cancer Advisory Council. She is also a WEGO Health Expert and member of the International Coach Federation.

Adrienne Wilson is a depressed, suicidal teenager—until the day she receives a diagnosis of stage IV liver cancer. Facing the fight of her life, Adrienne discovers how much she wants to live. In Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, Andrea Wilson Woods chronicles her sister's remarkable life from the time she was born to the day she dies at age fifteen. Written like a journal, Andrea takes the reader inside her and Adrienne's journey explaining how she gained custody of Adrienne from their mother and how the sisters' relationship evolved over time. Adrienne's courageous spirit shines through as she squeezes more life into 147 days than most people do in a lifetime. From meeting Jay Leno to spending the day with Dave Navarro of Jane's Addiction, Adrienne makes every moment count. As she lay dying, Adrienne teaches Andrea how to live.

+When I was 22 years old, I gained custody of my then eight-year-old sister Adrienne.  +I raised Adrienne all through my twenties until one month after her 15th birthday she was diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer. Her cancer journey only lasted 147 days. Losing Adrienne has been the biggest loss in my life. +I have channeled my grief into worthy ventures including a national nonprofit dedicated to primary liver cancer and a new health tech startup for all cancer patients and caregivers.  +Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Founded in 2002, Blue Faery's mission is to prevent, treat and cure primary liver cancer specifically hepatocellular carcinoma through research, education, and advocacy.  +Cancer University (Cancer U) is an online membership platform for cancer patients and caregivers to educate, empower and engage them to become advocates for their cancer care to improve outcomes and reduce costs.  +Published last year, my medical memoir Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days about raising and losing Adrienne to cancer was a bestseller on Amazon and has received many awards.  FIND HER HERE:  Blue Faery:https://bluefaery.org ( https://bluefaery.org) Cancer U:https://cancer.university ( https://cancer.university) Better Off Bald:https://betteroffbald.com ( https://betteroffbald.com) Andrea Wilson Woods:https://andreawilsonwoods.com ( https://andreawilsonwoods.com) ANDREA WILSON WOODS is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister to liver cancer.  For your guests, we would like to give free lifetime memberships to Cancer U.  1. Go tohttps://cancer.university ( https://cancer.university) 2. Click the button 'Enroll Now' 3. Use the coupon code NAKEDPODCASTER CONNECT WITH JENN: https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen The podcast is for those of you who know that there is more to life and that our true authentic souls are built for greatness. You are built with strength and love that is meant to shine through times of conflict and times of celebration. You are ready to get to work and live with your true purpose.  FB PAGE - Mom's Running It https://www.facebook.com/momofeighteen (https://www.facebook.com/momofeighteen) BLOG http://www.momsrunningit.com (www.momsrunningit.com) Rate the podcast - it helps SO much! https://ratethispodcast.com/thenakedpodcaster (https://ratethispodcast.com/thenakedpodcaster) Support this podcast

Few of us could imagine ending up with full custody of a younger sibling and becoming the primary caregiver for them and then discovering they had a terminal condition as they turned 15 years old but that is the story of my guest Andrea Wilson Woods who has gone on to become an advocate for better cancer healthcare and treatments in the US, especially for sufferers of liver cancer, the disease that she sadly lost her sister Adrienne to. In this episode:The challenges of becoming a health advocateChannelling grief into something goodHow one person really can make a differenceThe realities of trying to make change through political channelsWhat kept Andrea going when she felt like quittingWhat you need to know if you're starting an NGOThe power of storytelling in creating changeAndrea's very first experience talking about her story in publicand much more besides.I apologise once again for the interview cutting out early,  just as Andrea was telling us about her book. However, you can check the book out here: Better Off Bald: a life in 147 days and if you'd like to know more about Andrea's non-profit Blue Faery, you can check it out here: https://www.bluefaery.org/Andrea's book recommendation was Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne. Once again, thanks for listening to the show and if you got any value or lessons from this episode, please share it with your network. I will soon let you know the details of the new show sponsor and also my new book which will be launching in 2022, all about building professional influence through podcasting. Remember to subscribe, if you haven't already? Please consider leaving us a review, it really helps others to decide if the show is worth a listen and also helps me to steer the show forward.Have an amazing week. Go and make great things happen.One-Stop online solution All the online services you need to sell online courses, products and coaching in one service. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)

Imagine being on your commute to London, the usual crowded train, thinking about what the day ahead holds, wondering if you'll get a chance for a cuppa before you get to the office and then, you hear a crash, get thrown from your seat and wake up about 3 weeks later in hospital with 3rd-degree burns and your loved ones around you, not having known if you would make it. Finding out that 31 people on your train died and you should have been the 32nd. I'm not sure that's exactly how my guest's experience played out, but as you'll hear in this episode, it was along these lines. Pam Warren was a survivor of the Paddington Rail crash in October 1999. You wouldn't know it now, thanks to the work of skilful surgeons but Pam's face and body were badly burned. You could imagine that you would want to focus on your recovery and getting your life back. The idea of seeking justice and reforms might not be the top of your agenda but that's what Pam Warren did. After discovering that the rail companies found it cheaper to pay compensation for accidents than make the train network safer, she could not let that stand and together with other survivors, campaigned tirelessly for better train safety.  We will never know how many lives have been saved by Pam's campaigning but we can learn so much from her and the success of the Paddington Survivors Group.In this episode:Pam's personal story of the Paddington crash and what caused itThe decision and cost of becoming a campaigner for train safetyThe challenges of influencing industry and governmentWhat Pam learned from previous safety campaigners to know what did and didn't workThe hardest part about influencing the people at the top of government and industryPam's top skill for influence in meetings with top brassand much more as always. In what was a delightful conversation around some serious topics I can honestly say it was a privilege to speak with Pam and also find out what led Pam to become a professional speaker. It is always my goal to bring you interesting and informative conversations with experts and this is one occasion when I feel that brief was thoroughly filled.You can find out more about Pam and her professional speaking work here https://www.pamwarren.co.uk/  Pam's book recommendations were 'Why We Sleep' by Matthew Walker and Leo Tolstoy's 'War & Peace'.Next episode we continue our focus on large scale influence with Andrea Wilson-Woods who became a campaigner after her sister's death from liver cancer. Make sure you're subscribed for future episodes and if you'd like to support the show financially, please visit the Supercast page below.  If you get value from the show and my guests, please share the episode with your network and if you're feeling especially generous, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.See you next time, go and make great things happen.One-Stop online solution All the online services you need to sell online courses, products and coaching in one service. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)

Andrea Wilson Woods shares the story of adopting her little sister, Adrienne, then losing her to liver disease, which she tells in her best-selling memoir, Better Off Bald. The sisters shared beautiful moments even as Adrienne was treated for her cancer, and what happened after Adrienne passed has changed the way Andrea understands the afterlife. Grab Andrea's book here: https://betteroffbald.com You can connect with Blue Faery, the organization Andrea started in honor of Adrienne, here: https://www.bluefaery.org/ And we mention advance directives and medical power of attorney in the episode; you can learn more about those here: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/advance-care-planning-health-care-directives To support this podcast, please head to my Patreon page to become a community member for as little as $3 per month: https://bit.ly/3Dm14p2 Or buy me a virtual coffee: https://bit.ly/CVPayPalMe Grab your free quick guide to the death and rebirth process, with links to (also free) audio teachings: https://bit.ly/2Zl80UA  

Andrea Wilson Woods is an entrepreneur, patient advocate, speaker, podcaster, and author. She's the CEO and Co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-impact, health-tech startup. Andrea is also the president and founder of the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Her bestselling book "Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days" is a medical memoir about raising her younger sister Adrienne from the age of eight until she died from liver cancer at the age of 15. Her book has won numerous prestigious writing awards. In 2020, her book went on to win the Writer's Digest Self-Published E-book Award as well as the Independent Press Award. Visit Write With Impact Academy to watch a video of the entire Writing Masterclass with Andrea.  

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ANDREA WILSON WOODS, an award winning and bestselling author, former teacher/professor, and current patient advocate, joined us to discuss when she became the "parent" of her 8-year-old sister, and then led her through her final days after her sister was diagnosed with terminal stage IV liver cancer at age 15. We also discussed her book on the subject, "Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days".  FROM HER WEBSITE: "Andrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. For over ten years, Andrea worked in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities. Andrea obtained her master's degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won national awards. Her new book, a medical memoir titled Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a #1 Bestseller on Amazon in multiple categories. During the seven years she raised her sister, Andrea worked as a primary and secondary school teacher, and she acted in film, television, and theatre. Andrea received her certification in fundraising with a focus on institutional development from UCLA Extension. Andrea is also an ICF Associate Certified Coach and a 500-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher. She graduated cum laude from USC with a B.A. in humanities. After graduation, Andrea gained custody of her then eight-year-old sister Adrienne. Andrea started Blue Faery because she doesn't want another person to lose a loved one to HCC, and she wants the world to know Adrienne's spirit, strength, and courage. Andrea started Cancer U because she wants to change the cancer paradigm in the United States and she believes to ignite change you have to go to the source: the patient. She wants to teach cancer patients and caregivers how to become advocates for themselves so they can change their cancer journey." www.andreawilsonwoods.com https://betteroffbald.com

ANDREA WILSON WOODS, an award winning and bestselling author, former teacher/professor, and current patient advocate, joined us to discuss when she became the "parent" of her 8-year-old sister, and then led her through her final days after her sister was diagnosed with terminal stage IV liver cancer at age 15. We also discussed her book on the subject, "Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days".  FROM HER WEBSITE: "Andrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. For over ten years, Andrea worked in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities. Andrea obtained her master's degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won national awards. Her new book, a medical memoir titled Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a #1 Bestseller on Amazon in multiple categories. During the seven years she raised her sister, Andrea worked as a primary and secondary school teacher, and she acted in film, television, and theatre. Andrea received her certification in fundraising with a focus on institutional development from UCLA Extension. Andrea is also an ICF Associate Certified Coach and a 500-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher. She graduated cum laude from USC with a B.A. in humanities. After graduation, Andrea gained custody of her then eight-year-old sister Adrienne. Andrea started Blue Faery because she doesn't want another person to lose a loved one to HCC, and she wants the world to know Adrienne's spirit, strength, and courage. Andrea started Cancer U because she wants to change the cancer paradigm in the United States and she believes to ignite change you have to go to the source: the patient. She wants to teach cancer patients and caregivers how to become advocates for themselves so they can change their cancer journey." www.andreawilsonwoods.com https://betteroffbald.com

Andrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister to liver cancer.Top 3 TakeawaysDuring challenging times, it's all the more important to remember your why—your North Star—to keep you focused and moving forward.When you have to deliver bad news, be human about it—be truthful and direct but also empathetic.When you struggle to find strength within, draw it from those around you—you'll have the chance to return the favor by giving back after you've had time and space to heal.From the Source“Coming to live with me was probably the best thing that could've happened to me at that time. Because even though I didn't want better for myself, I wanted better for [Adrienne]. And by being able to focus on her, I was able to get through all of those challenges.”“I can remember a time where I was working four jobs and all part-time, but it was a way that I could be on her schedule and be there for her, but they were four completely different jobs. So I was traveling all over Los Angeles. It felt like I was every single day. Um, but you know, she was my. In many ways. Adrienne was my North Star.““You will have to give bad news, so there is a way to give bad news and be kind, but also don't sugar coat it, don't just gloss over it.”Connect with AndreaWebsite: http://www.bluefaery.comWebsite: http://www.andreawilsonwoods.comWebsite: http://www.betteroffbald.comWebsite: http://www.cancer.university(Use coupon code LEADTHEPEOPLE for a free lifetime membership!)

“Even opening my eyes was just a miserable experience and I just didn't understand it.” Two years after her sister’s death and in the grips of anguish and despair, Andrea Wilson Woods sat on the edge of a rooftop in San Francisco thinking it would be so easy to leap. Coming to her senses, she decided not to end it all. But that incident sparked something in Andrea: a nagging feeling it wasn’t just a profound grief she had felt since losing her sister. But as Andrea broached the topic with her therapist, her concerns were ignored.  Seeking a second opinion confirmed her suspicions: She had Bipolar II Disorder. While the diagnosis brought relief, Andrea was hesitant to speak out about it -- until many years later when realized sharing her story was the only way to normalize mental health. https://letsnottalkaboutit.comHosts: Camille TuuttiSharon TigerAmanda Ziadeh Guest: Andrea Wilson WoodsExpert: Yuritzy Gomez Serrano, AMFTEditor:Tessa HallBehind the Scenes: Lisa AbeytaMusic: “Incoming” by Jeffrey C. Mund "Arms of Gold" by Tape MachinesThis podcast is supported by Voices in Action.

Welcome 1.32How/when Andrea discovered she had endometriosis 5.07What made her finally decide to have a hysterectomy 7.17What were her biggest fears about having a complete hysterectomy 12.23What support system(s) were there for her 18.17What is life like now 18 months after the hysterectomy 25.07Three takeaways from the interview Discussing menopause especially hot flashes is not shameful. Experiencing fear and doubt about hysterectomy is normal. Experimenting with HRT is important to find what works best for you. Connect with Andrea on https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawilsonwoods/And see her work on cancer patients and cancer caregivers to empower, educate, and engage them to become advocates for themselves during their cancer journey to improve outcomes and reduce costs https://cancer.university/

Andrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister to liver cancer. We take a moment at the end of the interview for quiet-time, as Andrea guides us through a moment of breathing and meditation. Connect with Andrea: https://betteroffbald.com https://bluefaery.org https://cancer.university https://andreawilsonwoods.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

Andrea Wilson Woods was barely an adult herself when she got legal guardianship over her 8-year old sister Adrienne after their mother called to say she no longer wanted to be a mother. An actress trying to make it in LA, Andrea worked hard to make ends meet while they navigated their new relationship in which Andrea became Adrienne’s mother first, her sister second, and her friend third.    Then, when Adrienne was 15 and experiencing profound pain she was diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer. Andrea focused on giving her sister who was now her daughter the best 147 days she could in the time she had left. From meeting Jay Leno to spending the day with Dave Navarro of Jane’s Addiction, Adrienne made every moment count. As she lay dying, Adrienne taught Andrea how to live and Andrea found the strength to change her own life. This episode of And Then Everything Changed is a story of motherhood, adulthood, sisterhood, and discovering who you are meant to be.   Connect With Andrea: Website Instagram Better Off Bald - A Life in 147 Days book Blue Faery Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association Cancer U Online Membership Connect With Ronit: For more about this episode click here! Instagram Facebook

In this "Throwback Tuesday" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Andrea Wilson Woods about responding to adversity in our personal lives and how leaders can be more supportive of their people in the workplace (originally aired August 10, 2020). See the video here: https://youtu.be/1YmQl0RuSjA.  Andrea Wilson Woods (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawilsonwoods/) is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. For over ten years, Andrea worked in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities. Andrea obtained her master's degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won national awards. Her new book, a medical memoir titled Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a #1 Bestseller on Amazon in multiple categories. Check out Dr. Westover's new book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy.  Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine.    Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 10 Workplace Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 HR Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Talent Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ;Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

Each year in the United States, approximately 33,000 people get liver cancer, and about 27,000 people die from the disease. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For Andrea Wilson Woods she is on a mission to end Cancer and has dedicated her life to the mission on ending Liver Cancer specifically. She is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. For over ten years, Andrea worked in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities. Andrea obtained her master's degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won national awards. Her new book, a medical memoir titled Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a #1 Bestseller on Amazon in multiple categories. Find out more about her inspiring and courageous story as she joins me this week to share her mission in life.To learn more about all of Andrea's efforts to cure cancer and her persona life you can visit https://www.andreawilsonwoods.com/

​Being a cancer advocate is a profession that carries a lot of heavy emotional labor, especially when you're personally invested in it. Having had the experience of caring for her younger sister until the latter succumbed to liver cancer, the fight against cancer is a personal one for Andrea Wilson Woods, so much so that she is up to her elbows running a two-pronged war against cancer through her nonprofit, Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association and her for-profit health technology company, Cancer University. At the same time, she is actively promoting her award-winning bestselling memoir, Better of Bald. How does she stay in peak mental, physical and emotional shape in the middle of this flurry of activity? Listen in as she shares some of her self-care routines with Melanie Parish on the podcast.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join The Experimental Leader community today:melanieparish.comYouTube

Welcome to The Modern Longevitarian Podcast. I'm Scott Stanfield and I have the privilege to interview some of the most successful people in the fields of Human Performance and Longevity. You can listen to Modern Longevitarian on your favorite platforms. If you like what you hear and listen on the Apple podcast app please do me a favor by subscribing and leaving a great review. According to cancer.gov, over 38% of adults will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetimes. In 2017, an estimated 15,000 children and adolescents ages 0 to 19 were diagnosed with cancer and almost 1,800 of them died of the disease. This means that if cancer does not hit home it will likely hit extremely close. Both of my parents are cancer survivors so I am speaking from personal experience. In this episode, I have the honor to interview Andrea Wilson Woods. Andrea is the founder of the nonprofit Blue Faery and cancer university. She is also the author of 'Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days', where she tells a brilliant, touching story about her little sister Adrienne's journey that starts at being diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer. With mom out of the picture, Andrea wears many hats such as: legal guardian, parent, sister, friend, and guide. This is a touching story about the reality of life. 3 things that really stick out in this podcast are: Don't worry about what other people think. When cancer hits the fan, get practical and educated Level up from the “Golden Rule” to the “Platinum Rule” and treat others the way they want to be treated. Please, enjoy my conversation with Andrea Wilson Woods. For a copy of the Book 'Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days' Click here https://amzn.to/3hWRmhU ANDREA WILSON WOODS is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. For over ten years, Andrea worked in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities. Andrea obtained her master's degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won national awards. Her new book, a medical memoir titled Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a #1 Bestseller on Amazon in multiple categories. https://cancer.university/ Coupon Code 'MODERNLONGEVITARIAN' (all caps and all one word) https://modernlongevitarian.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/longevitarian/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/modernlongevitarian/support

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Andrea Wilson Woods about responding to adversity in our personal lives and how leaders can be more supportive of their people in the workplace. See the video here: https://youtu.be/1YmQl0RuSjA. Andrea Wilson Woods (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawilsonwoods/) is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. For over ten years, Andrea worked in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities. Andrea obtained her master's degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won national awards. Her new book, a medical memoir titled Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a #1 Bestseller on Amazon in multiple categories.

Do you respect your time? 6 questions. 7 minutes. Pure insights. Episode 123: Successful leaders understand the importance of respecting their time; if they don't, no one else will. Wise words from Andrea Wilson Woods, CEO & Co-founder of Cancer University. Please note: for listeners of this show, Andrea has provided a coupon code for a free membership at Cancer University. Just use coupon code: PROFESSORPETE

I talk with Andrea Wilson Woods, the CEO and Founder of Cancer University, a service to help care givers and cancer patients make sure they get the information that need. ANDREA WILSON WOODS is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. For over ten years, Andrea worked in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities. Andrea obtained her master's degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won national awards. Her new book, a medical memoir titled Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a #1 Bestseller on Amazon in multiple categories. Links https://cancer.universityhttps://betteroffbald.com (website for my book)https://www.facebook.com/CancerUThrivers/ (Cancer U Facebook)https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAndreaWilsonWoods/

Today's podcast is a conversation with ANDREA WILSON WOODS. Andrea is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. For over ten years, Andrea worked in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities. Andrea obtained her master's degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won national awards. Her new book, a medical memoir titled Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a #1 Bestseller on Amazon in multiple categories. https://www.andreawilsonwoods.com/ https://betteroffbald.com/ https://cancer.university/ For free membership, enter coupon code SHIRLEY --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rebellationshirleybillson/message

Andrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. For over ten years, Andrea worked in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities. Andrea obtained her master's degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won national awards. Her new book, a medical memoir titled Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a #1 Bestseller on Amazon in multiple categories. In this episode, Andrea shares the story behind her book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, why she documented her sister's final 147 days and her thoughts along the journey. Her website (listen to the episode for a special code)   Join me on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Noon EST for a live webinar: How to Deal with Distractions. Just $9.97USD. One attendee who stays until the end will win one-month coaching from me (a $675 value). Click here to register or go to MisterProductivity.com.   If you'd like to support the show, you can click here to give a one-time gift in any amount or go to paypal.me/markstruczewski.   Get my top 5 productivity tips for free! or go to MarkStruczewski.com/top5!   Join The Mark Struczewski Insider Community or go to MarkStruczewski.com/community!   Become a Mark Struczewski Insider or go to MarkStruczewski.com/insider for productivity tips!   Take the productivity quiz and see how productive you really are. or go to MarkStruczewski.com/quiz   ABOUT Mark ‘Ski' Struczewski (“Mister Productivity”) works with executives to help them gain control of their time by taming distractions so they can experience less overwhelm, feel a sense of freedom, and enjoy their lives.   In addition to being a productivity coach, Mark is a speaker, host of The Mark Struczewski Podcast and an author. His strategies have guided CEOs/Executive Directors, business owners, business corporate specialists, and entrepreneurs to get back control of their time. You can find out more about how to connect with Mark and his mission to create confident leaders at misterproductivity.com.   If you're looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com.   Follow me: LinkedIn Instagram   If you love the show, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts.

Andrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. For over ten years, Andrea worked in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities. Andrea obtained her master's degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won national awards. Her new book, a medical memoir titled Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a #1 Bestseller on Amazon in multiple categories. In this episode, Andrea shares the story behind her book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, why she documented her sister's final 147 days and her thoughts along the journey. Her website (listen to the episode for a special code) Join me on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Noon EST for a live webinar: How to Deal with Distractions. Just $9.97USD. One attendee who stays until the end will win one-month coaching from me (a $675 value). Click here to register or go to MisterProductivity.com. If you'd like to support the show, you can click here to give a one-time gift in any amount or go to paypal.me/markstruczewski. Get my top 5 productivity tips for free! or go to MarkStruczewski.com/top5! Join The Mark Struczewski Insider Community or go to MarkStruczewski.com/community! Become a Mark Struczewski Insider or go to MarkStruczewski.com/insider for productivity tips! Take the productivity quiz and see how productive you really are. or go to MarkStruczewski.com/quiz ABOUT Mark ‘Ski' Struczewski (“Mister Productivity”) works with executives to help them gain control of their time by taming distractions so they can experience less overwhelm, feel a sense of freedom, and enjoy their lives. In addition to being a productivity coach, Mark is a speaker, host of The Mark Struczewski Podcast and an author. His strategies have guided CEOs/Executive Directors, business owners, business corporate specialists, and entrepreneurs to get back control of their time. You can find out more about how to connect with Mark and his mission to create confident leaders at misterproductivity.com. If you're looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com. Follow me: LinkedIn Instagram If you love the show, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts.

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New book alert! In this episode,  Adam Torres and Andrea Wilson Woods, CEO & Co-founder of Cancer U, explore Andrea's book "Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days."   Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I  interview different guests about the topics they're most passionate about. This week I had the opportunity to interview Andrea Wilson Woods. Andrea is the CEO and Co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social benefit, digital health company. She is also the founder of Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association and the author of, “Better Off Bald.” We discussed how her sister diagnosis with liver cancer impacted her life and lead her to create Blue Faery and Cancer University. In Better Off Bald, Andrea chronicles her sister's remarkable life from the time she was born to the day she dies at age fifteen.  You can check out Cancer University at Cancer.University or buy her book at www.betteroffbald.comAlso check out Andrea's website to connect with her at Andreawilsonwoods.com Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aprettynormal/support

Andrea Wilson Woods' book, titled Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, chronicles Andrea's sister Adrienne's remarkable life from the time she was born to the day she died at age fifteen from Stage IV liver cancer. Andrea is a patient advocate who funded the non-profit called Blu-Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association, and she is also the Co-founder and CEO of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE: SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS ANDREA: --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/griefandrebirth/support

This week's guest is an amazing human being. Her name is Andrea Wilson Woods and she just released her first book: Better off Bald: A life in 147 days where he shares the story of her sister Adrienne Wilson a depressed, suicidal teenager - until the day she receives a diagnosis of stage IV liver cancer. Facing the fight of her life, Adrienne discovers how much she wants to live, makes every moment count, and as she lay dying, Adrienne teaches her sister and our guest Andrea how to live. Shownotes: Blue Faery Better Off Bald Cancer University (direct link for cancer patients and caregivers)  Coupon Code: ILOVESUCCESS The host is Peter Jumrukovski a Real Estate Agent, World medalist and Author with the mission to help at least 10 million people in 10 years to accomplish their dreams. For more information visit: http://www.ilovesuccess.co Sponsor: Panos Emporio http://www.panos.com Music and Production: Tobi Fanoiki Advisor: Malick Jarboh

This is a teaser for the episode with the amazing human being and author Andrea Wilson Woods. Don't miss the full episode.

This is a teaser for the episode with the amazing human being and author Andrea Wilson Woods. Don't miss the full episode.  

This week's guest is an amazing human being. Her name is Andrea Wilson Woods and she just released her first book: Better off Bald: A life in 147 days where he shares the story of her sister Adrienne Wilson a depressed, suicidal teenager - until the day she receives a diagnosis of stage IV liver cancer. Facing the fight of her life, Adrienne discovers how much she wants to live, makes every moment count, and as she lay dying, Adrienne teaches her sister and our guest Andrea how to live. Shownotes: Blue Faery Better Off Bald Cancer University (direct link for cancer patients and caregivers)  Coupon Code: ILOVESUCCESS The host is Peter Jumrukovski a Real Estate Agent, World medalist and Author with the mission to help at least 10 million people in 10 years to accomplish their dreams. For more information visit: http://www.ilovesuccess.co Sponsor: Panos Emporio http://www.panos.com Music and Production: Tobi Fanoiki Advisor: Malick Jarboh

Andrea Wilson Woods is an ICF Associate Certified Coach who specializes in career and business coaching; a writer who loves to tell stories; and a patient advocate who runs a nonprofit. She obtained her master's degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California. Forever a Steel Magnolia, Andrea returned to Birmingham, Alabama just over two years ago after living in Los Angeles her entire adult life. More information here: http://andreawilsonwoods.com/bio/   Your Radio Show Host is Deb Crowe - Lifestyle Coach who specializes in helping people with work life balance! She is a sought out speaker and author - www.debcrowe.com