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Sean Wachter's life is a remarkable narrative of resilience, determination, and transformation. After overcoming a life-changing accident, Sean faced a grueling health battle that led to the discovery of a golf ball-sized lesion in his cerebellum. Despite a challenging journey through misdiagnosis and the eventual confrontation with Stage 4 melanoma, including brain metastases and leptomeningeal disease, Sean's spirit remained unbroken. An accomplished former two-sport collegiate athlete and professional football player, Sean has channeled his relentless energy into professional wrestling, turning it into a platform for raising awareness and funds for cancer research. His return to the ring is not just a personal triumph but also a powerful gesture of defiance against his medical challenges. Beyond the ring, Sean's endeavors extend to significant charitable work. He collaborates with notable organizations like The V Foundation, the Melanoma Research Alliance, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, contributing to brand awareness and fundraising efforts. His journey is a poignant reminder of the power of resilience and the profound impact one can have in the face of adversity. Sean's story, highlighted by his remarkable return to professional wrestling, is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. He embodies the essence of not just surviving but thriving, inspiring countless others with his journey.

On this episode, I am joined by co-host, Olivia Morris, Co-Founder of Verity Barrington and overall amazing human. In the first of 3 panels, we interviewed Brad Schwartz, the President of Greater National Advocates, and Dana Deighton, Director of Communications & Engagement for the Melanoma Research Alliance, on the patient experience - how patients experience our modern-day healthcare system and how we can elevate that experience. You can find more information about the work my guests are doing here: Verity Barrington: https://www.veritybarrington.com/ Greater National Advocates: https://gnanow.org/ Melanoma Research Alliance: https://www.curemelanoma.org/ ***** For more information on pre-ordering my book, Patient, Empower Thyself!, or working with me, go to: https://peaceadvocacygroup.com/  

Reports are coming out that world leaders were unimpressed with President Biden's weak performance at the first Presidential debate of 2024. Democrats were quick to panic after the debate with some calling for the President to bow out of the race. Meantime at the border migrants continue to flow into the United States, with signs that an ISIS connected network has smuggled hundreds of illegal immigrants into the nation. Congressman Mike Waltz (R-FL-6) joins the Rundown to discuss his reaction to the President's debate performance, the national security threats in Ukraine and Israel, and what needs to be done to shut down the southern border. Don't forget to look for free sunscreen dispensers the next time you go to the beach. IMPACT Melanoma has placed thousands of dispensers across the United States as part of its campaign to raise awareness about skin cancer. Almost 1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of skin cancer before age 70. According to the Melanoma Research Alliance, Melanoma, the deadliest kind, kills one person every hour. Medical advisory board member for IMPACT Melanoma, founder of DermWellesley, and Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Emily Wise joins to discuss the importance of sun protection, emphasize the need for regular skin checks, and dispel misinformation about tanning. Plus commentary from FOX News Contributor Tammy Bruce. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reports are coming out that world leaders were unimpressed with President Biden's weak performance at the first Presidential debate of 2024. Democrats were quick to panic after the debate with some calling for the President to bow out of the race. Meantime at the border migrants continue to flow into the United States, with signs that an ISIS connected network has smuggled hundreds of illegal immigrants into the nation. Congressman Mike Waltz (R-FL-6) joins the Rundown to discuss his reaction to the President's debate performance, the national security threats in Ukraine and Israel, and what needs to be done to shut down the southern border. Don't forget to look for free sunscreen dispensers the next time you go to the beach. IMPACT Melanoma has placed thousands of dispensers across the United States as part of its campaign to raise awareness about skin cancer. Almost 1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of skin cancer before age 70. According to the Melanoma Research Alliance, Melanoma, the deadliest kind, kills one person every hour. Medical advisory board member for IMPACT Melanoma, founder of DermWellesley, and Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Emily Wise joins to discuss the importance of sun protection, emphasize the need for regular skin checks, and dispel misinformation about tanning. Plus commentary from FOX News Contributor Tammy Bruce. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reports are coming out that world leaders were unimpressed with President Biden's weak performance at the first Presidential debate of 2024. Democrats were quick to panic after the debate with some calling for the President to bow out of the race. Meantime at the border migrants continue to flow into the United States, with signs that an ISIS connected network has smuggled hundreds of illegal immigrants into the nation. Congressman Mike Waltz (R-FL-6) joins the Rundown to discuss his reaction to the President's debate performance, the national security threats in Ukraine and Israel, and what needs to be done to shut down the southern border. Don't forget to look for free sunscreen dispensers the next time you go to the beach. IMPACT Melanoma has placed thousands of dispensers across the United States as part of its campaign to raise awareness about skin cancer. Almost 1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of skin cancer before age 70. According to the Melanoma Research Alliance, Melanoma, the deadliest kind, kills one person every hour. Medical advisory board member for IMPACT Melanoma, founder of DermWellesley, and Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Emily Wise joins to discuss the importance of sun protection, emphasize the need for regular skin checks, and dispel misinformation about tanning. Plus commentary from FOX News Contributor Tammy Bruce. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lois Robbins is an actor and the founder of Watskin, a clothing brand that uses UPF 50+ fabrics for their designs. Known for her daytime television roles on All My Children and One Life to Live, Lois decided to create Watskin out of necessity when she learned of a cancerous cell on her face. Watskin now sells over 10 different types of sun-protective products and donates 5 percent of every purchase to the Melanoma Research Alliance.

Lois Robbins is an actor and the founder of Watskin, a clothing brand that uses UPF 50+ fabrics for their designs. Known for her daytime television roles on All My Children and One Life to Live, Lois decided to create Watskin out of necessity when she learned of a cancerous cell on her face. Watskin now sells over 10 different types of sun-protective products and donates 5 percent of every purchase to the Melanoma Research Alliance.

Join A Cure in Sight, an ocular melanoma foundation, to interview patients, Ashley McCrary, Kristen MacDonald, and Loren Seaman. We'll be chatting about their journey through advocacy and where they are today, their personal missions and passion for improving the lives of omies everywhere. Many thanks to The Melanoma Research Alliance and the Ocular Melanoma Foundation for collaborating on this next year's Steps for Sight movement. Steps for Sight 2024 is officially OPEN for registration! Head to www.charityfootprints.com/SFS2024   For more details, to start your team, or to contribute to the cause! We are partnering with the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) to maximize the benefits from the funds raised. The money we raised last year will be matched by MRA to fund a 2-year research grant for Ocular Melanoma. Grant proposals have been received and are currently undergoing the MRA's meticulous grant review process. Once proposals have been approved, we will work with MRA to jointly issue the grant award and make the announcement in Spring 2024. This year with your help, we can fund another actionable research project exclusively for Ocular Melanoma. We are always better together - so don't wait! Register and start a team for Steps for Sight today! https://youtu.be/Qjojfn3NfxE     ANNOUNCEMENTS: 5K SITES ARE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION NEAR YOU! Start your team and bring your community to get involved! Highest record for registrations is 306! Who can top it!? Fundraisers have a record of $30K+ in Palo Alto–who can help beat that!?  January 20, 2024 Orlando FL https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Orlando/LookinForACureTampa January 21, 2024, Miami FL https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Miami/LookinForACureMiami March 24, 2024, Tampa, FL https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Tampa/LookinForACureTampaFL March 30, 2024, Brooklyn, NY https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Brooklyn/LookinForACureBrooklyn May 18, 2024, Raleigh, NC https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Raleigh/LookinForACureRaleigh Head to our site to register for a 5K Lookin' for a Cure near you for the remainder of the year!! www.lookinforacure.org  COMING OCTOBER 2024: Eye Believe Survivorship Seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona - Join A Cure in Sight and Dr. Justin Moser from Honorhealth Research Institute for our upcoming survivorship seminar in the sunny state of Arizona! Details on registration coming soon! Subscribe to the newsletter to stay in the know Newsletter link Email contact@acureinsight.org for questions regarding any upcoming events! ********* Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, or  Instagram @acureinsight, for more stories, tips, research news, and ideas to help you navigate this journey with OM! *A Cure in Sight is a 501c3 organization. All donations made can help fund our podcast to educate patients, fund research, aid patients, and more! Donate $10 $15 $20 today to help A Cure in Sight in their quest to find a cure. Contribute via  PAYPAL OR VENMO or reach out directly to contact@acureinsight.org   

When Stephanie Kauffman had two important people in her life get diagnosed with cancer in one year, she decided it was time to pivot from working in Hollywood to working in cancer research. In this episode, we discuss how Melanoma is affecting younger and younger people, why new research is important, and how Stephanie is using all of her skills to also bring a media voice to women & minorities. 

Justin Gordon (@justingordon212) talks with Lisa Blau and Amanda Eilian, Founding Partners of Able Partners (@ablepartnersnyc), a health & wellness investment fund focused on supporting visionary, early stage brands in positive living. They aim to support entrepreneurs that are helping to make the daily lives of consumers healthier, happier and more meaningful. They seek to partner with companies that are narrowing the Wellness Gap, and are most focused on overlooked or stigmatized communities that have resulted in underserved markets.Lisa has spent the last decade as an active investor focused on consumer businesses with a particular interest in supporting women-led entrepreneurial ventures. Previously, she co-founded VitalJuice.com, a daily email newsletter on healthy living tips and trends that was acquired by Tasting Table. She also helped build and launch Portero, an online luxury goods auction platform sold to Richemont. Lisa chairs the Investor Group of the Leadership Now Project, a membership organization of business professionals committed to renewing democracy. She is a founding member and leader of the TIME'S UP Care Economy Business Council, a coalition of business leaders and companies committed to building a new American care economy, empowering caregivers, and championing gender equality throughout their workforce. She is a Board Member of The New York Public Library, KIPP New York, and Mt. Sinai's Parenting Center. Amanda has been actively investing in early stage consumer companies for the last decade, drawing on her experience as an institutional investor and entrepreneur. Previously, Amanda was the co-founder of Videolicious, an enterprise video creation platform backed by Amazon, and served as its President until it was acquired by Squarespace (NYSE:SQSP). Under Amanda's leadership, Videolicious grew to over 5 million users in 103 countries, including Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, Walmart, SAP, Verizon and GE. Prior to forming Videolicious, Amanda was a founding partner of Capitol Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition vehicle (SPAC) that completed a $265 million initial public offering and became Two Harbors Investment Corp., a $3 billion REIT (NYSE:TWO). TWO grew to over $5 billion of market capitalization (including a spin-off). Amanda began her career in private equity and mergers and acquisitions. Amanda serves on the Board of Directors of the Melanoma Research Alliance and is a member of the Tech:NYC Leadership Council. Website: Able PartnersLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisa-jacobs-blau-8284133/ & linkedin.com/in/amanda-eilian-13025b6/Twitter: @ablepartnersnycEmail: info@ablepartners.nycShow Notes: Able Partners' focus and investment thesis Investing in primarily women-led companies Why Lisa and Amanda chose to make the jump from founder to investor Able Partners' strong thesis around the wellness gap and some of their investments that embody this Deal flow at a very thesis-driven fund Important soft skills successful founders need to have Trusting your gut on founder red flags The power of thoughtful brand building The importance of creative connection and community in today's world How to diversify the VC asset class and startup ecosystem More about the show:The Vitalize Podcast, a show by Vitalize Venture Capital (a seed-stage venture capital firm and pre-seed 400+ member angel community open to everyone), dives deep into the world of startup investing and the future of work.Hosted by Justin Gordon, the Director of Marketing at Vitalize Venture Capital, The Vitalize Podcast includes two main series. The Angel Investing series features interviews with a variety of angel investors and VCs around the world. The goal? To help develop the next generation of amazing investors. The Future of Work series takes a look at the founders and investors shaping the new world of work, including insights from our team here at Vitalize Venture Capital. More about us:Vitalize Venture Capital was formed in 2017 as a $16M seed-stage venture fund and now includes both a fund as well as an angel investing community investing in the future of work. Vitalize has offices in Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.The Vitalize Team:Gale - https://twitter.com/galeforceVCCaroline - https://twitter.com/carolinecasson_Justin - https://twitter.com/justingordon212Vitalize Angels, our angel investing community open to everyone:https://vitalize.vc/vitalizeangels/

If you're enjoying the content, please drop a like, comment, and subscribe! Check out our new clips channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9KPTBSzEkPmwCmo9FL_ulg Find Bill's YouTube Channel Pedaling to Beat Cancer: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQliP6pJ50myVza0sBaM0Q/about Bill has been a teacher and coach for 25 years at Fredericksburg Academy. He is the one of the founders and owners of the Red Dragon Brewery. He is a Member of Associate Board at Melanoma Research Alliance. He is a Competitive Masters Bike racer and a husband and father to two children. He has been fighting Cancer since 2020 ______________________ Follow us! @worldxppodcast Instagram - https://bit.ly/3eoBwyr @worldxppodcast Twitter - https://bit.ly/2Oa7Bzm Spotify - http://spoti.fi/3sZAUTG Apple Podcasts - http://apple.co/30uGTny Google Podcasts - http://bit.ly/3v8CF2U Anchor - http://bit.ly/3qGeaH7 YouTube - http://bit.ly/3rxDvUL #cancer #cancerresearch #bike #bikeracing #teacher #educator #fightingcancer #mentor #highschool #highschoolcoach #nextgeneration #podcastshow #longformpodcast #longformpodcast #podcasts #podcaster #newpodcast #podcastshow #podcasting #newshow #worldxppodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/support

Melissa Stevens is the executive director of the Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy, leading its work with individual and family philanthropists and foundations seeking to deploy their capital to make a transformative, sustainable impact. Since co-founding the Center in 2015, she has overseen the creation and execution of strategies which have influenced $1 billion in philanthropic capital, and managed the development of programs and organizations including the Melanoma Research Alliance, the largest private funder of melanoma research.

Melissa Stevens is the executive director of the Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy, leading its work with individual and family philanthropists and foundations seeking to deploy their capital to make a transformative, sustainable impact. Since co-founding the Center in 2015, she has overseen the creation and execution of strategies which have influenced $1 billion in philanthropic capital, and managed the development of programs and organizations including the Melanoma Research Alliance, the largest private funder of melanoma research.

Michael Kaplan, CEO of the Melanoma Research Alliance, has headed nonprofits and patient advocacy groups across the United States and internationally, as well as managed international and domestic grant-making portfolios focused on disease surveillance, prevention and treatment. In this episode, he shares how his 25 years of experience battling on the front lines of the HIV/AIDS epidemic help him now as he leads the quest to cure melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Listen in as he and Katrin discuss clinical trials, microbiomes, Artificial Intelligence and more.

Today I’m joined by Amanda Eilian.    Amanda is a co-founder of Able partners.    In today’s episode, we talked about Amanda’s experience as an investor in the positive living space, her take on the future of the wellness industry—including mental health and psychedelics, and her advice for founders looking to break into the space.    I had a great time chatting with Amanda and hope you enjoy listening.      More from Amanda Eilian & Able Partners >>    Amanda Eilian is the co-founder of __able Partners, a venture capital fund focused on early-stage companies in the positive living space. With over 40 companies in the portfolio, investments include Goop, The Wing, Daily Harvest, and Bulletproof.    Amanda was also the Co-Founder and President of Videolicious, an enterprise video creation platform backed by Amazon and acquired by a strategic buyer in 2019. Amanda was instrumental in the launch and growth of Videolicious to over 5,000,000 users in 103 countries, including Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, Walmart, SAP, Verizon and GE. Prior to forming Videolicious, Amanda was a founding partner of Capitol Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition vehicle (SPAC) that completed a $265 million initial public offering and closed a merger that led to the formation of Two Harbors Investment Corp., a $3 billion NYSE listed REIT (TWO) and Silver Bay Realty Trust (SBY). Amanda previously worked in private equity and mergers and acquisitions.    Amanda is a Truman Scholar and received her MBA from Harvard Business School where she was a Baker Scholar, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service with Honors in Economics. Amanda serves on the Board of Directors of Juice Beauty, the largest organic skincare brand in North America, and on the Board of Directors of the Melanoma Research Alliance, the largest private funder of melanoma research with more than $100 million in grants awarded to date. She is also a member of the Tech:NYC Leadership Council. Amanda resides in New York City with her husband and four children. Get in touch >> https://ablepartners.nyc/     More from Fitt Insider >>     Fitt Insider is a weekly newsletter and podcast about the business of fitness and wellness.    From product launches and funding news to game-changing innovation, Fitt Insider provides listeners with insights and analysis on this ever-evolving industry.    Join your peers and colleagues from companies like Equinox, lululemon, Peloton, Beyond Meat, Nike, and ClassPass by subscribing at http://insider.fitt.co

Chef Giada De Laurentiis is an Emmy Award winning television personality, New York Times Bestselling Author, "TODAY" correspondent, "Food Network Star" judge, and restaurateur. In addition to her many businesses, Giada is also incredibly generous with her time. Her philanthropic work includes Learning Gardens, being an ambassador for Stand Up 2 Cancer and the Melanoma Research Alliance, and supporting Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a non-profit which raises money and awareness of childhood cancer causes.

Melanoma cases are on the rise, but innovative new treatments are increasing survival rates and giving patients new hope. Guest host Linda House is joined by Louise M. Perkins, Ph.D., of the Melanoma Research Alliance; April K.S. Salama, MD, of Duke University; and Donna Piunt, melanoma survivor and blogger at The Cancer Spot to discuss the melanoma experience, from prevention through survivorship.

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Melanoma cases are on the rise, but innovative new treatments are increasing survival rates and giving patients new hope. Guest host Linda House is joined by Louise M. Perkins, Ph.D., of the Melanoma Research Alliance; April K.S. Salama, MD, of Duke University; and Donna Piunt, melanoma survivor and blogger at The Cancer Spot to discuss the melanoma experience, from prevention through survivorship.

Immunotherapy Forum Video #18: Drs. Topalian and Wolchok sat for a moderated Q&A with Dr. Louise Perkins from the Melanoma Research Alliance following their presentations on immunotherapy for melanoma.

Immunotherapy Forum Video #18: Drs. Topalian and Wolchok sat for a moderated Q&A with Dr. Louise Perkins from the Melanoma Research Alliance following their presentations on immunotherapy for melanoma.

Immunotherapy Forum Video #18: Drs. Topalian and Wolchok sat for a moderated Q&A with Dr. Louise Perkins from the Melanoma Research Alliance following their presentations on immunotherapy for melanoma.

Wendy Selig, President & CEO of the Melanoma Research Alliance Foundation, discusses the largest private funder of melanoma research in the United States.

Melanoma cases are on the rise, but innovative new treatments are increasing survival rates and giving patients new hope. Guest host Linda House is joined by Louise M. Perkins, Ph.D., of the Melanoma Research Alliance; April K.S. Salama, MD, of Duke University; and Donna Piunt, melanoma survivor and blogger at The Cancer Spot to discuss the melanoma experience, from prevention through survivorship.