Podcast appearances and mentions of kristen carbone

For the first episode of Pitched, I'm sharing a conversation I had with my friend Kristen Carbone of the tech company Brilliantly. In it, Kristen shares a very particular experience she had of pitching her wearable femtech product to a room full of potential investors - who were all men. Pay close attention during our conversation to learn what Kristen gained from this encounter. It's something that is relevant to many pitching scenarios - whether you're seeking funding, establishing partnerships, or securing podcast interviews. It was great to hear Kristen reaffirm my long-held belief in this essential practice! Topics covered include: What is femtech? Karen's story and why she developed the Brilliantly Warm wearable tech solution Why Karen wanted to approach external funders to develop her product What she learned from the experience of pitching a femtech product to a room full of men, and why she won't be discouraged from doing it again The preparatory work that Karen now does before pitching herself   Full show notes and resources: https://thepodwizegroup.com/pitching-femtech-investors/

The newest cohort of the Techstars physical health accelerator has arrived in Fort Worth. Meet two of the companies that are improving the physical, mental and whole health of patients through their innovative startup companies. This episode features Kristen Carbone from Brilliantly and Miller Morris from Comma. To learn more about Brilliantly, visit https://brilliantly.co To learn more about Comma, visit https://yourcomma.com To learn more about the Techstars physical health accelerator in Fort Worth, visit https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/physical-health-fort-worth To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://www.hscnext.com/en/

It's the third of our summer throwbacks! This week, we're replaying our episode with Kristen Carbone, Founder and CEO of Brilliantly, a company improving the lives of women that have been impacted by breast cancer. Their wearable, Brilliantly Warm, helps women who have had implant reconstruction after a mastectomy and feel constantly cold. We discussed breast implants, preventative mastectomies and fundraising during a pandemic.This episode was first released in 2021, so there may be one or two references that are slightly out of date. There's some golden content here though, so let's get into it.Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode!Guest bioKristen spent ten years working in the curatorial departments of museums throughout New York and New England, founded an artists' advocacy business and acted as the project manager for two business consulting companies. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Art History from Skidmore College. Shen then founded Brilliantly in 2018 in an attempt to solve a problem that was personal - feeling cold after having a preventative mastectomy and implant reconstruction. Organization bioBrilliantly is a company improving the lives of women that have been impacted by breast cancer. Their wearable, Brilliantly Warm, helps women who have had implant reconstruction after a mastectomy and feel constantly cold. Brilliantly Warm was developed with medical device engineers to create the most innovative and effective warming product for women. Studies show that feeling physically comfortable improves cognition, focus, and enhances women's overall sense of wellbeing.The patent pending technology delivers safe, natural-feeling warmth for the whole body with no stickies, no chemicals, and no cords. FemTech Focus Podcast bioThe FemTech Focus Podcast is brought to you by FemHealth Insights, the leader in Women's Health market research and consulting. In this show, Dr. Brittany Barreto hosts meaningfully provocative conversations that bring FemTech experts - including doctors, scientists, inventors, and founders - on air to talk about the innovative technology, services, and products (collectively known as FemTech) that are improving women's health and wellness. Though many leaders in FemTech are women, this podcast is not specifically about female founders, nor is it geared toward a specifically female audience. The podcast gives our host, Dr. Brittany Barreto, and guests an engaging, friendly environment to learn about the past, present, and future of women's health and wellness.FemHealth Insights bioLed by a team of analysts and advisors who specialize in female health, FemHealth Insights is a female health-specific market research and analysis firm, offering businesses in diverse industries unparalleled access to the comprehensive data and insights needed to illuminate areas of untapped potential in the nuanced women's health market.Call to Action!Don't forget to subscribe to the FemTech Focus podcast, and leave us a review!Episode ContributorsKristen CarboneLinkedIn: @Kristen CarboneTwitter: @k_carbonInstagram: @k_carbon   BrilliantlyWebsite: https://www.brilliantly.co/LinkedIn: @BrilliantlyTwitter: @HBrilliantlyInstagram: @brilliantly.coYouTube: @brilliantlycoFacebook: @Brilliantly.coPintrest: @BrilliantlyCo    Dr. Brittany BarretoLinkedIn:  @Brittany Barreto, Ph.D.Twitter: @DrBrittBInstagram: @drbrittanybarreto FemTech Focus PodcastWebsite: https://femtechfocus.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femtechfocusTwitter: @FemTech_FocusInstagram: @femtechfocus FemHealth InsightsWebsite: https://www.femhealthinsights.com/LinkedIn: @FemHealth Insights

Kristien Carbone's idea for Brilliantly Warm came from a deeply personal experience of having a preventative mastectomy. After the surgery, Kristen was surprised that she was always cold due to the implants. When Kristen realized she wasn't alone, and 75% of women face the coldness issue, she looked for a solution. Hand warmers didn't solve the problem, and there was nothing on the market that came close. As a true entrepreneur, Kristen became determined to solve the problem. Kristen shares how she found the courage and community that allowed her to build the product for Brilliantly Warm, a small heating device that could be placed into a bra. We discuss how Kristen found investors to grow her business, the challenges along the way and how Kristen is building Brilliantly step by step. The market size for Brilliantly Warm has expanded since Kristen realized it could be used by breastfeeding moms and for menstrual cramps or simply to stay warm.  We discuss how Kristen's art history background and work experience helped her as a start-up founder and how Kristen's upbringing gave her the risk tolerance to boldly pursue her business idea despite the risks. Kristen has just enough crazy in her to follow her dream. Kristen has an art history background without technical experience and is a busy divorced mom with two teenage children. This conversation may inspire you to go after the business dream that is on your mind. If you see Brilliantly Warm at your local Target one day, we hope you will remember this conversation with a smile. Learn about Brilliantly Warm Follow Brilliantly Warm on Instagram   Follow the Meant For It podcast on Instagram @meantforit Reach out to us at: contact@meanforit.com to say hello or recommend somone for a future episode. Go to our website www.meantforit.com for past episodes. If you enjoy this episode, please share it with a friend! Please leave us a review on itunes If you send us an audio message about a show, we may include you in a future episode. Send your name and audio file to contact@meantforit.com  

Join host Melissa Berry and she sits down with one of her dear friends Kristen Carbone, breast cancer previvor and founder of Brilliantly. Learn all about Kristen's amazing, "Brilliantly Warm" invention, how she recently scored coverage about her brand in Goop, and the why behind her mission.

Everybody likes to feel warm and cozy, but we all know someone that can't keep themselves warm. This is a particular problem for women who have undergone preventive or therapeutic mastectomies. The implants used in reconstructive surgery often feel cold, literally chilling women to the core.Kristen Carbone designed Brilliantly Warm, a wearable technology to solve a problem that she had herself: keeping warm following a preventive double mastectomy and implant reconstruction.A former museum curator, Kristen had no background in engineering or business, but she had a powerful idea. She started with a prototype that was connected to a drill battery, and now has a low profile, wearable technology that delivers safe, natural-feeling warmth to the body. The device slips easily into any bra and is controlled by an app, making it an almost invisible solution for women who want to feel warmer and more comfortable. Brilliantly Warm was initially designed for mastectomy patients, but since its launch, Kristen discovered it's also being used by nursing moms, for menstrual cramps, and people with chronic conditions who constantly feel cold.Here in Episode 20, Key Tech's Andy Rogers talks with Brilliantly Founder and CEO Kristen Carbone about the hows and whys of Brilliantly Warm and how data – or sometimes the lack of it – shaped the journey from idea to marketplace. Need to know: Feel the need. Kristen understood the need for the product from her personal experience. Get a lawyer and accountant you love. Find people who focus on start-ups, who can help you make deals, and help you stay compliant with regulations. Take the fastest track to the market. Brilliantly Warm is sold directly to consumers. For them, it was a quicker way to ROI. And because it's a consumer product, Brilliantly Warm is not subject to FDA med-tech regulations.  Work the web. Brilliantly has a robust website that sells the product and also offers content to help address some of the issues cancer survivors face: sexual dysfunction, medical bills, talking to kids about hereditary cancer, and living well after treatment. Start small.  Brilliantly began with small product runs, so the company was not sitting on large inventory. That gave them the flexibility to make improvements along the way based on customer feedback about product size, shape, and even color.  The nitty-grittyBreast cancer affects about 1 in 8 women in the U.S., and those women who have had a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery often feel cold because implants will actually act as a heat sink and pull heat away from the body's core.   Until now, women have had to create D-I-Y warming solutions, such as using chemical hand warmers or electric heating pads; these can result in discomfort, burns, and even melted implants, necessitating additional surgery. Therefore, safe temperature control was a critical product requirement for Brilliantly Warm. Once a setting is selected in the app, the wearable warms up, with three temperature settings and a built-in thermometer that ensures it never exceeds 111 degrees F. In the earliest stages of development, Kristen found herself in a data desert. There was virtually no market research about breast cancer survivors, no research to support the product for investors or even much research on women-founded businesses. * So she did what any enterprising entrepreneur would do: she built a database herself. Through what she terms “shameless networking,” Kristen talked to hundreds of women who had similar experiences and assembled enough anecdotal information to convince investors and customers and get the product off the ground. Turn anecdotes into science - by assembling a large body of anecdotal information and seeking constant feedback from the breast cancer survivor community, Kristen created compelling evidence of market need.Use what you got – among the few nuggets of data that Carbone could find was that women have a 30% slower metabolism than men, that 80% of people are willing to use wearable technology, and that feeling warm and comfortable improves productivity, all of which strengthened her case.Create a data feedback loop for your customers. Kristen talked to hundreds of breast cancer survivors and previvors. Through those conversations, she confirmed the need and recognized that the opportunity to help women feel better was much bigger than a single product. Through a wide range of content on the Brilliantly website, Kristen is connecting with the community of women navigating life after breast cancer with a curated resource of products, services, and information.After a jump-start into the direct-to-consumer market, Kristen and her team are now three years into R&D with its flagship product, Brilliantly Warm. Though the company is still in the VC stage, the product is approved for HSA and FSA expenditures. Now, they're exploring the efficiencies of the B2B market and insurance reimbursement.  And working on new applications for warming technology.This is an inspiring story of by-the-bootstraps entrepreneurship. Give it a listen here . You'll be happy you did. *According to a February 2021 article in Harvard Business Review, only 2.3% of venture capital funding goes to start-ups founded by women.

About This EpisodeKristen Carbone discusses her bold journey as a female founder in tech that transitioned from a career in the arts to developing her own product and founding Brilliantly, a platform dedicated to meeting the long term, quality of life issues faced by women who've had an experience with breast cancer. Along the way, she has used her background in the arts to foster creative problem solving and a willingness to be open to constructive critique and collaboration. She shares the art of feedback as well as the importance as a creator to be open to the possibilities, not being too focused on your initial goal that you miss the other opportunities that present themselves. Tune in to hear how you can take a passion, build your own company, and continue to grow organically in a way that is authentic to you.  About Kristen CarboneAfter a decade long career working in curatorial departments in Museums across New York and New England I founded Brilliantly. Brilliantly started with trying to solve a problem for myself and after talking to hundreds of women in the breast cancer community over the summer of 2017 and finding out that I wasn't alone in my struggles post-mastectomy, I was compelled to leave my career and start my own business. What started as a product designed to support breast cancer survivors feeling more comfortable in their body has become a leading innovation in the world of wearable technology for women. Additional ResourcesWebsite: https://www.brilliantly.co/Facebook Instagram YouTube TwitterPinterest Linked-In

In this episode, Will talked to Chris Savage, the co-founder & CEO of Wistia, the premier video marketing platform. Wistia allows you to upload, edit, market, and measure the impact of your videos - all in one place. Chris talked about Wistia's beginnings, and the many obstacles he and his co-founder had to push through, and he also gave a glimpse into Wistia's future.Listen to Chris talk about: What situation caused him to IGNORE the input of investors;How one customer can refocus your company's core;Why hiring for passion will always beat hiring for the experience;Why predicting the future is not about what but when;The importance of being an expert in your own company and having fun at the same time.Follow Chris on ⤵LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjsavage Twitter: https://twitter.com/csavage Check out our previous episodes with startup founders ⤵Eric Bandholz from Beardbrand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDWb_L3eSlw Jonathan Kantor from Uncommon Golf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7P0ZcY-zl8 Kristen Carbone from Brilliantly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO-pk0hwDMs Listen to Road to CEO on these platforms ⤵YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6bspLenzO4Kew0i9RFmaw/featured Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nucO6fi7V6HwEwVt6I8fo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/road-to-ceo/id1581100300 Check our data-driven™ ad agency website: https://willmarlow.comBecome a Black Belt in data-driven marketing. 300+ lessons: https://royku.comFollow us on ⤵Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillMarlow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-marlow-llc-b395a8127/

Today's guest is Kristen Carbone, founder of Brilliantly, a wearable warming device for survivors of breast cancer and mastectomies.  Kristen tragically lost her mother in her early twenties due to metastic breast cancer.  The followed a decade of testing, health insurance difficulties, anxiety, and stress about developing breast cancer, until she ultimately decided to undergo a preventative mastectomy and implant reconstruction.Among the many challenges that came after the procedure, one of which, was the loss of sensation and constant feeling of coldness in her chest.  In ensuing conversations with other other who had undergone mastectomies and reconstruction, she came to realize that this was an ongoing issue that dramatically affected the quality of womens lives.  Women were using all sorts of methods to feel warm, often resulting in serious burns and scarring of their chests.  Kristen embarked on a multi-year process of research and development, raising funding, and ultimately developing Brilliantly Warm, a wearable device that a woman could insert into her bra and self-control through an app.  There were no cords, no battery packs, and a woman could lead her daily life in comfort without anyone knowing she was wearing the device.  Enjoy this incredibly inspiring story and please share Brilliantly Warm with your community. You can read more about Brilliantly and Kristen's story at https://www.brilliantly.co/Connect with Kristen directly at:  Kristen@brilliantly.co or find her on Facebook or Instagram @brilliantly.co 

HIGHLIGHTSIt's important to find ways to meditateFrom art history to entrepreneurshipSuccess doesn't always follow a linear path Brilliantly began with trying to feel better after a mastectomyWe all need safe spaces Know when to zoom out and dive in your projects You need a community to grow and improve Pitching to Kevin O'Leary outside Shark TankEntrepreneurs need to be okay with change Get both cheerleaders and critics The shows and books that Kristen recommend Don't spread yourself too thin and get consistent feedback loops QUOTESKristen: “Brilliantly started because I was just trying to solve a problem for myself, and I think that's common for entrepreneurs. I wasn't like, oh I have an idea for an app that everybody can use. I was like, I'm uncomfortable and how can I feel better?”Kristen: "I learned how to zoom out and see the whole thing and what needed to happen to keep all the things incrementally moving forward, and when was it time to dive down. I've been able to use that. Almost every project I've worked on since has been a banger, if we're gonna be off brand here." Kristen: "I had this core of people who are amazing, and it's like a ripple effect to the pond. I just continued to expand the people that I have access to, the amazing people that those people have access to, and I've learned more in the last four and a half years."Kristen: "You can't foresee all kinds of things that are gonna happen or gonna change what you have to do. And I can use every ounce of my brain power and energy to make a plan that I think is a beautiful great strategic plan with advisors and investors and everybody is psyched about. And then something could happen and it all changes. And knowing that I have to always have the tools in my toolkit to be emotionally well through all of these changes and to throw out plans that sometimes took a long time to craft, is hard."Rob: "I'm not a big fan of big goal setting. And by nature of it, I think we kind of set ourselves a few big lofty goals and as soon as we fall off, it's just like we lose it. Might as well put a marker in the sand. You put a marker in the sand. You plant that flag. And that might take you one month, six months, it might take you a year, and you might go backwards. But you know what, you can always pick up that flag and move it up a little bit and move it back to make it easier, move it out if it seems too easy."Kristen: "Find your people. Get accountability partners that will push you, and also that will support you and hug you when things are hard. Cheerleaders and critics – have both. And that can be through professional organizations or something people do on their own, but it's critical."Connect with Kristen and Brilliantly through the links belowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenrcarbone/Email: kristen@brilliantly.coInstagram: @brilliantly.coWebsite: www.brilliantly.coDon't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Rob:www.beacons.page/robnapoliwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @rise_up.robnapSpecial offer for #BearNation listeners who are interested in trying Brilliantly Warm, use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact marketing firm, to give back for each episode. To learn more, visit: https://app.phinforgood.com.

In today's episode of Road to CEO, we talk to Kristen Carbone, #CEO of Brilliantly, about how she launched a completely new product on the market, Brilliantly Warm, an app-controlled warming wearable for women who have gone through a #mastectomy. She shares her own experience with the product and what influenced her to create it. Kristen talks about some of the mistakes she's made as well as the obstacles she's overcome, including raising funds, the non-existent information about women's health in general and about market size. Listen to learn! The full episode is out on:

Kristen Carbone had always wanted to work in an art museum, but after landing her dream museum job she soon faced a harrowing reality: her mother's breast cancer had returned with a serious metastasis. Packing up her life, Carbone moved to Baltimore to be closer to her ailing mother. Heartbreakingly, her mother passed before turning 50. After her mother's death, Carbone uprooted herself again and continued her museum work. But just three months after her 30th birthday, Carbone herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. She made the brave and terrifying decision to have a preventative mastectomy and reconstruction. “I felt really committed to the choice,” she says. As she learned to live in her new body, however, she experienced first-hand the challenges that many women face after treatment. Carbone reached out to hundreds of women experiencing the same issue before founding Brilliantly, a lifestyle brand whose programs and products are designed to support women living in post-mastectomy bodies. In this episode of Reinvent Yourself, Carbone talks with CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour about how cancer radically changed her life and inspired her to make an impact on the lives of other survivors.

Kristen Carbone was young when her mother was diagnosed with the early-stage breast cancer that would eventually metastasize to her organs. At 31, in a step that allowed Kristen a measure of control, a step in healing her grief for her mother, she had a preventative bilateral mastectomy to reduce her risk of developing breast cancer herself. In the process of this surgery, Kristen learned that her mother is with her now in the help she accepts from friends and family, and that moving on is not a betrayal to her mother. Today, Kristen is here to read a piece she wrote for Wildfire Magazine's 2021 “Grief & Acceptance” issue. Learn more about Brilliantly at http://www.brilliantly.co (http://www.brilliantly.co), and http://www.instagram.com/brilliantly.co (http://www.instagram.com/brilliantly.co). Learn more about Wildfire Magazine at http://www.wildfirecommunity.org (http://www.wildfirecommunity.org). Get the free Wildfire email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/ (https://www.wildfirecommunity.org) Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops (https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops) Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop (https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop) Send your voice recording testimonial to editor@wildfirecommunity.org.

After having a preventative mastectomy, Kristen Carbone felt cold ALL the time. Out of curiosity, she started talking to other women and found out that she wasn't the only one: warmth was a serious issue for post-reconstruction women. The idea of Brilliantly Warm came from a self-serving solution using a thermal fabric design. Then the product became an entire movement; Kristen developed a striking desire to change the dialogue about breast cancer and focus on women who have first-hand experience that live with its impact. Every day, society shapes women to live in a silent culture not only when it comes to beauty trends, but also quality of life. Brilliantly offers a variety of classes, products and events so women can break the societal norms that tell them to deal with discomfort in silence, thus improving the quality of their lives post-treatment. Kristen is changing the way women talk about comfort, strength and resilience.  

Kristen Carbone is the Founder of Brilliantly, a company improving the lives to women that have been impacted by breast cancer. Brilliantly recently launched Brilliantly Warm, their first wearable designed for women who have had implant reconstruction after a mastectomy and feel constantly cold. Prior to Brilliantly, Kristen spent ten years working in the curatorial departments of museums throughout New York and New England, founded an artists' advocacy business and acted as the project manager for two business consulting companies. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Art History from Skidmore College. We discussed breast implants, preventative mastectomies & breast reconstruction, fundraising during COVID-19. Check out the Brilliantly at brilliantly.co Rate, Review & Subscribe!

In this episode, we speak with Kristen Carbone, CEO of Brilliantly. We had a very real conversation with Kristen about her life and career journey. This includes being inspired to start Brilliantly after her mom died from breast cancer and dealing with her own experience of having a preventative mastectomy. We discuss Kristen's career path, experience starting a new company, and managing kids at home. We dive into her learnings as a CEO and the unfortunate sexual harassment she dealt with while fund raising. Listen in to hear all this plus what's next for Kristen and Brilliantly. Follow Us: Newsletter: http://bitly.com/2QLEY8U Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Qp0SzK  Instagram: http://bit.ly/2QLfEQc  Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2ZZUBxG

In Episode 10 of Rise Rooted, I interview Kristen Carbone, Founder of Brilliantly. We cover: Kristen’s experience caring for her mother as she fought breast cancer and Kristen’s decision to have a preventative double mastectomy in her early 30s. How to step into the role of self-advocate for health issues and why this is so […]

After years of expensive and emotionally taxing screenings, finding a lump and learning more about her family risk for cancer, Kristen Carbone underwent a preventative mastectomy followed by silicone implant reconstruction.   Years later, following a common issue associated with her surgery, Kristen realized she wasn’t alone in her experiences and wanted to broaden the scope of breast cancer navigation.   This week, we spoke with Kristen about her family history with cancer and also how her experience led to her founding Brilliantly – a site for women who are seeking community  and believe they can feel whole after an experience with breast cancer.   For more information, visit brilliantly.co.

On Episode 216 of the Mama Bear Dares Podcast, Tesi and Leslie sit down the phenomenal Kristen Carbone. Kristen lost her mother to breast cancer and knew that she, too, could face the possibility of cancer head-on. In 2013, she took her life into her own hands and had a preventative mastectomy and silicone implant reconstruction. This experience changed her identity … immediately and forever. Kristin shares her story and inspires listeners with her courage, honestly, and hard-won wisdom. Check out the Mama Bear Dare website for complete Show Notes.

Kristen is the founder of Brilliantly, a brand that provides the support women need on their journey toward feeling vital and strong in their mind and body after a mastectomy. Motivated by her own personal experience, she is committed to providing solutions that help women deal with long term physical and emotional needs so they can prosper in their post-surgical life. Listen in to hear Kristen share: How losing her mom to metastatic breast cancer at age 23 led her to have a preventative mastectomy How she talked to family, friends, and her kids about her decision What her surgical journey looked like and the unexpected challenges it presented How to be a better self-advocate and how to seek support in advocacy The impacts of surgery and scars on body image Links Mentioned: Join us at Shameless Mom Con on April 26th & 27th: Shameless Mom Con Connect with Kristen: Brilliantly Kristen on Instagram - @Brilliantly and @kristen_brilliantly Thank you to our sponsors: Rothy's: Go to Rothys and enter shameless to get your new favorite flats and free shipping Simple Health: Don’t miss your chance to try this service for free - my listeners get the $20 prescription fee waived by going to Simple Health or entering code shameless at checkout. Fabfitfun: Use my code SHAMELESS to get $10.00 off your first box!

Universe, what's good?! Today's guest is Kristen Carbone of Brilliantly, an organization dedicated to post-mastectomy care. Thanks to everyone who made the Fearless in Fuchsia Luncheon in Toledo a success! It was such an honor to represent Salvatore Capelli and Sofi Stella as a survivor model. When the numbers come in, we will let you know how much The Victory Center was able to raise for cancer patients. It was an incredibly magical day. Apologies for getting this interview out a week late. Thank you Kristen for showing up and being flexible! Kristen discusses her unique experience as a Previvor without the BRCA mutation, as well as her motivation behind starting Brilliantly. We are all one diagnosis away from a completely different life, and Kristen found this out after being a Museum Curator before starting Brilliantly. While discussing the topic of dating, the conversation veers towards what is necessary to date in a healthy manner. It is easy to want to fast-forward to dating after a mastectomy to grab onto some kind of normalcy that disappears after undergoing such an invasive surgery. Not only is Kristen incredibly wise, bringing great tips for dating to the table, she's also bright as a penny. Tune in as we discuss her invention that is launching in September 2019. If you would like to contact Kristen, you can do so on Instagram, Facebook, and her website. Production Credits Joseph Coutcher - Production Travis Moore - Vocals   Music Credits "Feeling Good" by LAKEY Inspired

Kristen Carbone is the founder of Brilliantly, a brand that provides the support women need on their journey toward feeling vital and strong in their mind and body after mastectomy. Motivated by her own personal experience, she is committed to providing solutions that help women deal with long term physical and emotional needs so they can prosper. Kristen will discuss her family history and her decision to have a preventative mastectomy, how this process taught her how to ask for help, life after mastectomy and how the side effects of feeling cold created the motivation for starting her business Brilliantly.

Kristen Carbone is the founder of Brilliantly, a brand that provides the support women need on their journey toward feeling vital and strong in their mind and body after mastectomy. Motivated by her own personal experience, she is committed to providing solutions that help women deal with long term physical and emotional needs so they can prosper. Kristen will discuss her family history and her decision to have a preventative mastectomy, how this process taught her how to ask for help, life after mastectomy and how the side effects of feeling cold created the motivation for starting her business Brilliantly.

Kristen Carbone, founder of Billiantly, a brand that provides support for women after mastectomy Kristen Carbone: Kristen is the founder of Brilliantly, a brand that provides the support women need on their journey toward feeling vital and strong in their mind and body after mastectomy. Motivated by her own personal experience losing her mother to cancer and then electing to have a preventative double mastectomy, she is committed to providing solutions that help women deal with long-term physical and emotional needs so they can prosper. Discussed in this Episode: GriefPreventative double mastectomyPerfectionism as a way to deal with griefDisappointment in ourselvesSelf-love, self-worth, self-compassionLearning how to accept helpBeing a collaborative humanBody image as an aging woman Going forward vs. Getting your life "back"ControlChoosing your storyPerspective Resources Mentioned: Kristen's company, Brilliantly Kristen's instagramOption B/ Bouncing Forward Weekly Challenge: Kristen's preventative double mastectomy opened her up to exploring a new and kinder attitude toward herself. So, this week she challenged us: Upon awakening, find and list five things you are doing well. In this culture of "not enough," we often lose sight of acknowledging ourselves for all of our growth, all of our effort, all of our step-up-to-the-plate moments—big or small. If I pause right now and think of five things, here's what I get: I showed up on time to my commitments today, I returned all of my emails, I gave a friend a hug, I paid for everything I bought today with money I have, (not on credit), I ate healthy food today, I have spread kindness and love. Simple stuff! Wouldn't it be awesome to start our days like this instead of the usual, "I didn't get enough sleep, and I don't have enough time in this day and I suck." HA! can't wait to see what happens as you make this part of your routine. Follow me and watch my journey on instagram @sheajackie Support this Podcast: Become a patronFollow me on IG @sheajackiesubscribe/rate/review on itunes or any other platformFollow me at www.jackieshea.comJoin the Healing Out Loud with Jackie Shea Facebook group  Other Episodes Like This: Sex and Self-Love after a Double MastectomyThriving After Testicular Cancer Happy Listening! Fun+Love Jackie

When life hands us a diagnosis like cancer, we have choices in how we handle it. Our guest today, Kristen Carbone made choices after her mother's diagnosis that changed her life for the better. Kristen is the founder of "Brilliantly." Through her work, she helps women find their new normal after breast cancer. In this episode, we will talk about genetics and prophylactic mastectomies, being single and dating after cancer, and much more.This show is broadcast live on Friday's at 1PM ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) and W4HC - Health Cafe Live Network (www.w4hc.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/)

Do you know what it truly means to advocate for yourself? We hear that phrase, but do we know what it is to put it into practice? Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to Kristen Carbone whose story is fascinating, inspiring and encouraging all at the same time. Hers is a story not only about trusting what's best for your own body, but about the importance of planning well. You'll leave feeling uplifted and inspired as much as I was. Want more from this episode? Head over to www.motherlikeaboss.com/podcast/082 for the full show notes and more goodies. If you loved this episode as much as I loved sharing it, there is more where that came from. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out. And I would just loooove if you would leave a review and rating. It's a little thing that makes a big difference and helps me to continue to bring super valuable content and fabulous guests. Have a topic you want me to cover on the podcast? Submit them to us here. This show is all for you, mama. Let's talk about the things you most want to hear about. Thanks for listening!

Kristen Carbone watched her mom suffer and die from breast cancer, and she knew she didn't want her kids to have to watch her go through the same fate. So, at a young age, she underwent preventative double mastectomy. This podcast episode talks about her experiences and how she has gone on to help other women who are going through this experience.For show notes, visit: www.momswhoknowpodcast.comFollow her on Instagram @brilliantly.co or her website: www.brilliantly.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today my guest is the amazing Kristen Carbone. She's a single mom of two, underwent a preventative mastectomy, and now has her own business supporting women who have experienced cancer or breast reconstruction. She is such an inspiration and a true example of the power of women! Show Notes: On Instagram @kristen_brilliantly @brilliantly.co Web: brilliantly.co Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com