In the second part of the episode, Samantha and Jennifer are joined by our guest expert Nanda Singh, a nurse practitioner whose endometriosis diagnosis took years to be correctly identified, despite her painful symptoms. Together, they provide our audience with ways to document symptoms, advocate for yourself, and surround yourself with a strong support system. 

Guest Bio: Jennifer Sears is an actress, humanitarian, and advocate whose dynamic career in television and film. Since her debut, Sears has appeared in a wide range of acclaimed television and film projects alongside some of the industry’s most respected talent. Her notable credits include HBO’s award-winning film Bessie, OWN’s hit drama series Greenleaf, STARZ’s BMF, TV One’s thriller First Comes Love Then

Comes Murder, and the psychological drama Twisted Marriage Therapist. Most recently, Jennifer has been starring in Tyler Perry’s hit series “Divorced Sistas” as ‘Bridgette,” which just returned to Paramount+ for Season 1B. Beyond acting, Sears is deeply committed to philanthropy, humanitarian outreach, and social advocacy. Recently honored as one of the “Most Powerful Women in Metro Atlanta” by ATL Plus Magazine, she has spent years supporting underserved communities through mentorship, charitable partnerships, and global outreach initiatives. Her philanthropic work includes long-standing involvement with organizations such as Restore Haiti, Compassion International, Feed My Starving Children, and Atlanta Mission.

Guest Expert Bio: Nanda Singh is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over sixteen years of experience in the nursing field. Born and raised in New York City, she is proud of her Guyanese heritage, which continues to shape her values and perspective on community and care. Singh currently serves as Director of Special Events for the Long Island Nurses Honor Guard and

contribute in an advisory capacity to the Diversity Committee for the National Nurses Honor Guard.

She is also the President and co-founder of The Sandra Singh Foundation, a nonprofit organization established in memory of her mother, dedicated to supporting individuals living with breast cancer, promoting women’s health, and fostering a supportive community for women. In addition, Singh volunteers with the Endometriosis Foundation of America and actively advocate for endometriosis awareness, a cause that is deeply personal to her following her own diagnosis three years ago.

Endometriosis affects an estimated 10% of reproductive-age women worldwide. Source: World Health Organization. Endometriosis Fact Sheet. who.int

Women and minorities are 20-30% more likely to be misdiagnosed than white men. Source: Newman-Toker et al., BMJ Quality & Safety, 2023

This episode of Finding Flow was independently produced by SHE Media with support from Sumitomo Pharma. Every person, every patient is different. So please be sure to talk to your own doctor before embarking on any new treatments or fitness routines. Hopefully if you or a loved one find yourself in a similar situation, our conversation is given you some ideas for what you might ask your healthcare provider.

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In this two-part episode, Samantha chats first with writer and content creator Anna Crollman, who discusses renegotiating and restoring her mental and physical strength after her diagnosis. We then get practical mental and physical advice from Jenna Wolfe, a journalist and fitness trainer, who had a preventative hysterectomy and double mastectomy after being diagnosed with the BRCA1 gene.

To watch every episode in our breast cancer series and discover more uplifting stories and practical guidance for life after a breast cancer diagnosis, visit www.theflowspace.com/p/this-moment-belongs-to-me

Content was independently created by SHE Media with funding from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Anna is a paid Novartis spokesperson, but she has not been compensated for this podcast and the views presented are her own.

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Today’s episode of Finding Flow is the fourth in a special series called This Moment Belongs to Me. This series features discussions on how breast cancer patients can find uplifting resources in a time of uncertainty - and the impact it has in making sense of a diagnosis and finding purpose through agency and continued education. 

In this episode, SHE Media CEO, Samantha Skey, speaks with Jeanelle Adams, a seventh-grade teacher turned breast cancer policy lobbyist. After she was misdiagnosed in the early stages of her breast cancer journey and eventually diagnosed as triple-negative, she became a TNBC thriver and legislative advocate at the American Cancer Society. Our second guest is Tami Eagle Bowling, a keynote Motivational Speaker, Producer, and Stage 4 Breast Cancer Thriver who has been using her platform for the last several years to advocate for better laws for metastatic breast cancer patients nationwide. Together, they provide our audience with a range of ways to advocate, from local communities to global events. 

To watch every episode in our breast cancer series and discover more uplifting stories and practical guidance for life after a breast cancer diagnosis, visit www.theflowspace.com/p/this-moment-belongs-to-me

Content was independently created by SHE Media with funding from Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Participants were not compensated.

Bios 

At 41, Tami Eagle Bowling was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer with no family history. Despite her diagnosis, she became a thriver and embraced the uncertainty of her daily life. Her mantra soon became Make Each Day Meaningful. Now, she's using her voice to advocate for better laws for metastatic breast cancer patients, having served as a Consumer Reviewer for the Department of Defense, BCRP, to share her thoughts on which breast cancer research grants would have the most impact for patients. She was recognized by her home state with a Joint Legislative Resolution from the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey for being a citizen of outstanding character and exceptional determination.

Jeanelle Adams, 36, is a seventh-grade teacher turned breast cancer policy lobbyist. Jeanelle who is Black and Puerto Rican was misdiagnosed in the early stages of her breast cancer journey and eventually diagnosed as triple-negative, a subtype that is especially hard to treat because it is not driven by estrogen, progesterone or another hormone, human epidermal growth factor 2. Getting the right diagnosis took her two years, but she used her experience with medical dismissal to later become a legislative advocate at the American Cancer Society and to push for more research and coverage for breast cancer patients, particularly for stage 4 patients. 

Reference:  “ACS CAN” is The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization working every day to make cancer issues a national priority for public officials and candidates at the federal, state and local levels 

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Thank you to the The Breasties for partnering with us on this episode and for joining us live in studio.  

Visit www.theflowspace.com/p/this-moment-belongs-to-me to explore other episodes in our breast cancer series and meet the inspiring women who share how they found their flow after a breast cancer diagnosis.

Content was independently created by SHE Media with funding from Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Participants were not compensated.

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The debut episode of Finding Flow is the first in a special series called This Moment Belongs to Me that features candid conversations with women impacted by breast cancer. We’ll talk about their life after diagnosis, and how they have moved forward with purpose to embrace their passions, find their flow and live life to the fullest. In this two-part episode, Samantha chats first with international business speaker and television personality Bershan Shaw followed by Dr. Corinne Menn, a board-certified OBGYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner about meeting the challenges of menopause and metastatic breast cancer.

To watch every episode in our breast cancer series and discover more uplifting stories and practical guidance for life after a breast cancer diagnosis, visit www.theflowspace.com/p/this-moment-belongs-to-me

Content was independently created by SHE Media with funding from Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Participants were not compensated. 

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Content was independently created by SHE Media with funding from Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Participants were not compensated. 

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