26 - A Day Witnessing Love in Action with Lipstick Angels

A Day Of Presence And CareTo kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Joanne reflects on her time shadowing the Lipstick Angels at UCSF, a nonprofit offering beauty and healing services to cancer patients receiving treatment in hospitals. What she witnessed went far beyond makeup—it was about dignity, presence, and the kind of human connection that doesn’t require fixing. Each act of care was a reminder that even in sterile, clinical spaces, beauty and compassion can thrive.When Touch Becomes HealingLipstick Angels create space for healing not just through beauty, but through the quiet power of touch. Joanne shares what it was like to offer hand and scalp massages—simple, grounding moments that opened the door to deep connection. These interactions weren’t just for the patients, but often for caregivers too, offering relief and presence to those who rarely receive it. In a world of constant doing, this work is a powerful reminder that just being—with your hands, your eyes, your heart—can be enough.Learning To Trust Humanity AgainThis experience stayed with Joanne long after she left the hospital. In a world that often rushes past suffering, the Lipstick Angels slow down and bear witness. Their work reminds us that presence is medicine too. This episode is an invitation to look for beauty in unexpected places—and to remember how deeply we all long to be seen.Ep. 14 Beauty With a Purpose: The Healing Mission of Lipstick AngelsCheck Out Lipstick AngelsConnect on Instagram: Lipstick Angels (@lipstickangels) or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lipstick-angels/Chapters05:05 The Impact of Beauty and Self-Care in Healthcare09:45 Lessons in Vulnerability and Resilience14:51 The Power of Compassion and Self-CareLet’s chat! [email protected] Join the Innersense™ Communityhttps://innersensebeauty.com/pages/newsletter-sign-up Let’s Stay Connectedhttps://www.instagram.com/joannestarkman https://www.instagram.com/innersenseorganicbeauty/ https://www.instagram.com/innersensepro/ https://www.facebook.com/InnersenseOrganic/ https://www.youtube.com/c/InnersenseOrganicBeauty Clean hair care & body productsUse code JOANNE15 to save 15% on first purchases at https://innersensebeauty.com/Want to elevate your salon? (New Pro Clean Color Line)https://innersensebeauty.com/pages/salonshttps://innersensebeauty.com/pages/education