From Dismissed to Diagnosed: Shaniqua Marion’s Breast Cancer Survivor Story

Faith, Strength & Purpose: Veronica Grimsley of Vee’s Faith Warriors

Faith can be one of our greatest sources of strength during life’s most difficult moments. In this powerful episode of What’s Behind the Bra?, host Monique Bass sits down with Veronica Grimsley, Founder of Vee’s Faith Warriors, to discuss how faith, resilience, and purpose have shaped her breast cancer advocacy journey. Veronica shares the inspiration behind Vee’s Faith Warriors, the importance of leaning on faith through adversity, and how creating a supportive community can make a lasting impact on survivors, caregivers, and families. This heartfelt conversation reminds us that healing is about more than treatment—it’s about hope, encouragement, and knowing you’re never alone. In this episode, we discuss: • Veronica’s personal journey and the mission behind Vee’s Faith Warriors • Finding strength through faith during difficult times • The importance of community and support for survivors and caregivers • Turning personal experiences into purpose-driven advocacy • Encouraging others to prioritize their health and seek support • Why education and accurate early detection continue to save lives 🎗️ Know your body. Perform regular self-exams. Schedule your recommended screenings. Accurate early detection saves lives. Thank you for listening to What’s Behind the Bra? If this episode inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need hope and encouragement today. 📺 Watch the full video interview on the What’s Behind the Bra? YouTube Channel. 🎧 Listen on RSS.com [http://RSS.com], Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Male Breast Cancer: Juan Namnun’s Journey of Survival, Awareness & Hope

What happens when a championship-winning baseball coach discovers a lump and assumes it’s nothing? In this powerful episode of What’s Behind the Bra?, Monique Bass sits down with Juan Namnun, a seven-time Public League Championship-winning baseball coach and male breast cancer survivor. Juan shares the moment that changed his life, the importance of listening to your body, and why men must stop believing that breast cancer is “only a woman’s disease.” Juan opens up about his diagnosis, treatment, the unwavering support of his wife, family, players, and community, and how his journey inspired the Coaches vs. Cancer event to raise awareness and support the American Cancer Society. This conversation is about more than cancer—it’s about courage, resilience, breaking stigma, and the lifesaving power of early detection. In this episode you’ll learn: * Why men should perform breast self-exams * The warning signs of male breast cancer * Juan’s diagnosis and treatment journey * The importance of early detection * How Coaches vs. Cancer turned adversity into advocacy * How family and community support made a difference Whether you’re a survivor, caregiver, coach, athlete, or simply someone who wants to learn more, this episode could help save a life. 🎗️ Early Detection Saves Lives. Subscribe to What’s Behind the Bra? for inspiring healing stories, expert insights, and conversations that educate, empower, and bring hope.

From Survivor to Sisterhood: Tamika Baker’s Mission to Help Cancer Survivors Heal

In this inspiring episode of What’s Behind The Bra?, host Monique J. Bass sits down with Tamika Baker, a Stage 2, Grade 2B triple-negative breast cancer survivor and the founder of PinkBreastieSista. Tamika was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in January 2022 at the age of 45 after discovering a lump in her right breast. With no family history of breast cancer, her diagnosis was unexpected and became a life-changing reminder that breast cancer can affect anyone—even without a family history. Through her own healing journey, Tamika discovered a deeper purpose: creating a safe space for cancer survivors and caregivers to heal, connect and practice self-care. That purpose led her to create PinkBreastieSista, a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting those affected by cancer through self-care therapy, therapeutic experiences and meaningful connections. In this powerful conversation, Tamika opens up about her diagnosis, navigating triple-negative breast cancer, the importance of mammograms and early detection, life after treatment, healing beyond the physical scars and turning her own experience into a mission to serve others. This episode is a reminder to stop allowing fear—or stories about mammograms hurting—to keep you from prioritizing your breast health. Schedule the appointment. Know your body. Advocate for yourself. 🎙️ Hosted by Monique J. Bass Founder & President of What’s Behind The Bra? A NJ Nonprofit Corporation 🎀 Guest: Tamika Baker Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Survivor Founder of PinkBreastieSista Subscribe, follow and share What’s Behind The Bra? as we continue amplifying the voices of survivors, caregivers, advocates and changemakers in the cancer community. #WhatsBehindTheBra #TamikaBaker #PinkBreastieSista #TripleNegativeBreastCancer #TNBC #BreastCancerSurvivor #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #Mammogram #CancerSurvivorship #SelfCare #HealingJourney

Beyond the Scars: Restoring Confidence After Breast Cancer with Maria Paniagua

In this powerful episode of What’s Behind The Bra?, host Monique J. Bass sits down with Maria Paniagua, Founder of Inked Beyond the Scars LLC, a prosthetic, paramedical and cosmetic tattoo artist and educator whose work is helping breast cancer survivors restore confidence after surgery. Inspired by her mother’s journey as a breast cancer survivor, Maria turned her artistry into a mission of healing. She specializes in 3D areola restoration, custom silicone prosthetic areolas, scar camouflage and advanced paramedical tattooing. We discuss the emotional impact of breast cancer surgery, the art and purpose behind 3D areola restoration, the option of creating a custom areola mold before a mastectomy, and how these specialized services can help survivors reconnect with their bodies and confidence. Maria also shares how she is educating and training other artists to use their skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of survivors. This conversation is about more than scars. It’s about healing, artistry, confidence and helping survivors feel whole again. 🎙️ Hosted by Monique J. Bass Founder & President of What’s Behind The Bra? A NJ Nonprofit Corporation 🎀 Guest: Maria Paniagua Founder of Inked Beyond the Scars LLC Prosthetic • Paramedical • Cosmetic Tattoo Artist & Educator Follow Maria on Instagram: @inkedbeyondthescars Subscribe, follow and share What’s Behind The Bra? as we continue amplifying real stories, real journeys and the people making a difference in the cancer community. #WhatsBehindTheBra #InkedBeyondTheScars #BreastCancerSurvivor #BreastCancerAwareness #AreolaRestoration #3DAreolaTattoo #ParamedicalTattoo #Mastectomy #BreastReconstruction #ScarCamouflage #CancerSurvivorship #RestoringConfidence

From Dismissed to Diagnosed: Shaniqua Marion’s Breast Cancer Survivor Story

🎀 Episode Notes 🎀 In this powerful episode of What’s Behind The Bra?, Monique Bass sits down with breast cancer survivor, wife, mother, and entrepreneur Shaniqua Marion, founder of Bare Formula Non-Toxic Cleaning Solutions. After having her concerns dismissed for years, Shaniqua trusted her instincts and continued advocating for herself until she finally received the answers she knew she needed. What followed was a life-changing breast cancer diagnosis that tested her strength, faith, and resilience. Shaniqua shares her journey through diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, motherhood, and entrepreneurship, while highlighting the importance of self-advocacy and listening to your body. She also discusses how her cancer experience influenced her passion for creating safer, non-toxic cleaning products through Bare Formula and how she transformed one of the most difficult seasons of her life into a purpose-driven mission. In this episode, you'll learn: 💗 The importance of trusting your instincts 💗 Why self-advocacy can save lives 💗 Navigating breast cancer as a wife and mother 💗 Finding purpose after a cancer diagnosis 💗 Building a business while healing 💗 The connection between wellness and non-toxic living Shaniqua's story is a reminder that we know our bodies best and should never stop seeking answers when something doesn't feel right. 🎀 Subscribe to the What’s Behind The Bra? YouTube Channel for more inspiring survivor stories. 🌐 Learn more about What’s Behind The Bra?: www.behindthebra.org [http://www.behindthebra.org] 🎁 Request a Comfort Care Package 💗 Make a Donation 🎗️ Support Breast Cancer Awareness Year-Round Hosted by: Monique Bass Founder & President, What's Behind The Bra? #WhatsBehindTheBra #BreastCancerSurvivor #CancerSurvivor #NationalCancerSurvivorMonth #BreastCancerAwareness #SurvivorStory #SelfAdvocacy #BareFormula #HealingThroughStorytelling