Re-Release How To Stay In Your Light| Becky Olson | 5-Time Cancer Survivor, Speaker, and Founder of Breast Friends

This re-release is dedicated to the late Becky Olson, who passed away on April 24, 2021. Becky was a five-time cancer survivor, professional speaker, founder of the nonprofit Breast Friends, and host of the Breast Friends Radio Show. She was also a mother, grandmother, wife, and friend who embodied humor, happiness, and hope in everything she did. When her episode first aired, I received more notes than any previous episode about how her story impacted different listeners. It’s one of the most powerful conversations we’ve had on the Powerful Ladies Podcast, an episode I’ve returned to many times for its truth, laughter, and inspiration. Becky shares her journey through multiple cancer diagnoses, how she stayed “in the light” even during the darkest moments, and the legacy she built through love, service, and joy. She talks about founding Breast Friends to support women with cancer, the power of community, and the importance of chasing your dreams, from everyday joys to bucket-list adventures. Chapters 00:00 Meet Becky Olson 03:15 Growing Up Between Alaska, Colorado, and Seattle 06:40 Discovering a Gift for Public Speaking 10:20 First Breast Cancer Diagnosis in 1996 14:50 Founding Breast Friends with Sharon Henifin 18:30 Creating the Breast Friends Radio Show 21:45 The Power of Humor, Happiness, and Hope 25:10 How to “Stay in the Light” During Life’s Challenges 29:30 Building a Bucket List and Chasing Big Dreams 33:10 Why Everyone Should Have a Bucket List 37:25 Celebrating 40 Years of Marriage 40:45 Supporting Others Through Illness and Loss 44:30 The Role of Community in Healing 48:20 What Becky Hoped Her Legacy Would Be 52:10 How You Can Support Breast Friends The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices