66 - Marie DeJournette on Purpose, Perseverance and Finding Your Calling

Finding Purpose On The MountainWhat began as a single climb up Mount Shasta in 2007 became a life-changing path for Marie DeJournette. In this heartfelt conversation, Marie shares how a simple invitation to join Climb Against The Odds opened the door to a deeper connection with Breast Cancer Prevention Partners and a mission that would shape the next chapter of her life. From her early days as a climber to eventually leading outdoor fundraising events around the world, Marie reflects on the powerful intersection of adventure, advocacy, and purpose.The Transformative Power Of Doing Hard ThingsOver the years, Marie has witnessed hundreds of people step far beyond what they believed was possible. In this episode, she shares inspiring stories of climbers who arrived as complete beginners, breast cancer survivors who defied the odds and individuals who discovered strength they never knew they had. Through these powerful experiences, Marie reflects on the courage, vulnerability and community that emerge when people come together around a shared mission. Her stories are a beautiful reminder that transformation often begins long before we reach the summit.Closing One Chapter, Trusting The NextAs Marie prepares for her final Climb Against The Odds and looks ahead to walking the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route through Spain, she reflects on the lessons she's gathered from a lifetime of adventure, advocacy, and service. She shares how this next journey feels especially meaningful, as she will carry her mother’s ashes with her along the trail, honoring her presence every step of the way before scattering the last of them near her grandmother’s hometown. As one chapter comes to a close and another begins, Marie reminds us that the most meaningful journeys are often the ones that connect us more deeply to ourselves, our loved ones and the path unfolding ahead.Join Marie on Instagram Join Marie on FacebookConnect with Marie on LinkedInDonate to BCPP and Climb Against the Odds Team InnersenseDonate to Support Marie’s Walk the Camino for PreventionRead Marie’s Blog and Her Upcoming Journey on the CaminoBreast Cancer Prevention Partners WebsiteChapters00:00 Introduction to Marie Desjardinet and BCPP02:38 Marie’s Journey to Breast Cancer Prevention Partners04:32 The Evolution from Climber to Event Manager10:08 Inspiring Stories from Climbers12:33 Understanding Climb Against the Odds18:33 Connecting Climbing to Breast Cancer Prevention21:26 Embodied Advocacy and Photography23:48 Emotional Reflections on Final Climb25:29 Fostering Connections and Community29:46 Exciting Partnerships and Swag31:48 Preparing for the Camino de Santiago35:47 Encouragement and Call to ActionLet’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