Episode 6: The Power of Self-Advocacy Through Ovarian Cancer, Marisol Elliott

Episode 6: The Power of Self-Advocacy Through Ovarian Cancer, Marisol Elliott

In Episode 6: The Power of Self-Advocacy Through Ovarian Cancer, Marisol Elliott I had the honor to interview Marisol Elliott. She is a daily survivor of stage 4 Ovarian Cancer. She shares her story as a woman, woman of color, wife, and busy mother of 3. We focused on her journey, the importance of self-advocacy, awareness of symptoms, and much more.  More Information on Ovarian Cancer: https://ovarian.org/ [https://ovarian.org/?fbclid=IwAR2CxskjMilGPry37ls46AVfh7C0cEqiZYEheolT4TkSePpDrAMcdxDmJTQ] "Every year on May 8th, World Ovarian Cancer Day increases global awareness for this deadly disease. The day also unites those living with ovarian cancer, as well as survivors and their families. In 2018, the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition estimated nearly 300,000 cases of ovarian cancer across the globe."

Episode 5: Ovarian Cancer Warrior, Dr. Sandra Torres

In Episode 5, I had the opportunity to meet and interview Dr. Sandra Torres. She is fighting ovarian cancer as a chingona. She shares her story as a woman, woman of color, mother, partner, sister, daughter, and doctor. More Information on Ovarian Cancer: https://ovarian.org/ "Every year on May 8th, World Ovarian Cancer Day increases global awareness for this deadly disease. The day also unites those living with ovarian cancer, as well as survivors and their families. In 2018, the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition estimated nearly 300,000 cases of ovarian cancer across the globe." As part of spreading awareness, Through My Latina Lens, will be featuring two strong ovarian cancer warriors for Episodes 5, 6, and 7.

STS #1: Special Topic Saturday: Importance of Self-Love

The first Special Topic Saturday is on the Importance of Self-Love.

Episode 4: A Mentor's Vision

In Episode 3, I had the opportunity to interview Chris Salazar. Episode 4, is part 2 of our interview!  Chris is a marketing strategist, digital innovation leader, DEI evangelist, startup advisor, and Vice President of Digital at GoTo. I also have the privilege of being his sister! In this episode, we discussed our family impact, talks with our parents, our heritage, and his collegiate journey.

Episode 3: Our Family Impact

In Episode 3, I had the opportunity to interview Chris Salazar. Chris is a marketing strategist, digital innovation leader, DEI evangelist, startup advisor, and Vice President of Digital at GoTo. I also have the privilege of being his sister! In this episode, we discussed our family impact, talks with our parents, our heritage, and his collegiate journey.  Stay tuned for Episode 4, we continue our discussion on the impact of mentorship and Chris' career journey.