Ep.08 - Milica Kastner Discusses Her Fight Against Cancer and Finding Her Authenticity in the Process.

Where to find India:Instagram: @indiahicksstyleFacebook: @IndiaHicksWebsite: www.IndiaHicks.comGlobal Empowerment Mission: www.globalempowermentmission.org/mission/hurricane-dorian/Harbour Island Food Bank:www.gofundme.com/f/briland-food-bank-campaignBooks & Podcast:www.indiahicks.com/books-podcast

Where to find Garren: Instagram: @garrennewyork Twitter: @garrennewyork Website:  https://bleu.randco.com

Where to find Milica:Instagram: @milica_kastner, @twostagefoursTwitter: @milica_kastnerFor more information on the topics discussed in this episode please visit:USA: The American Cancer Society: www.cancer.orgUK: Macmillan Cancer Support: www.macmillan.org.uk

Where to find Susan:Instagram: @SusanSarandonTwitter: @SusanSarandonSusan's Favourite Resources For Unbiased News:Hello Somebody  podcast by Senator Nina TurnerThe Jimmy Dore Show The Tightrope  podcast with Dr. Cornel West & Tricia Rose Democracy NowThe Young TurksJanaya The Future Khan - @JanayaTheFuture on Instagram Rising with Krystal Ball & Saagar EnjetiRadio Lab  podcast by WNYC

Since I was 11 years old, Melanie Dyer has been my best-friend and one of the most important people in my life.  Having found her soul-mate,  her husband Luke, Melanie set about the process of starting a family. After what appeared to have been an easy pregnancy, and as her due date was approaching, she began to feel that something wasn't quite right.Unable to feel her baby moving she raced to the hospital, resulting in a traumatic birth for both mother and child.  Melanie would soon learn that her son Matthew has been starved from oxygen, due to  the umbilical cord being wrapped around his neck twice. After being sent home with no instructions or guidance, Melanie and Luke were left to watch and worry as their child appeared significantly  delayed in his development and displaying  a slew of physical and behavioral abnormalities. Knowing that something was very wrong and with no clear guidance from the medical professionals, Melanie and Luke started their own research quest to try and understand what was going with their son.  It wasn't until discovering a video on YouTube that everything became clear to them. In today's episode we discuss Melanie's  birth experience, Matthew's subsequent diagnoses and the reality of raising a child with special needs.     

Amanda Porta has become the leading breast implant Illness (BII) advocate and explant liaison in the United States. In this week's episode she shares her 7 year struggle of debilitating illness linked to her breast implants. Amanda talks openly and honestly about this condition that appears to effect millions of women globally, with little acknowledgment from the medical community. Join us as we discuss Amanda's personal story, symptoms and her pursuit to regaining her health while arming women with the resources and tools to take their well-being back into their own hands. Where to find Amanda and more information on BII: Instagram: @explantliaison, @breastteam Website: www.explantliaison.com, www.kevinbrennermd.com/about/our-breast-team/

Beauty Entrepreneur and industry maverick, Tova Borgnine shares her unique and inspiring story of fortitude, gut-instinct and determination. The widow of the late Hollywood icon, Ernest Borgnine defied expectation and redefined the role of the “Hollywood Wife,” by launching TOVA Beverly Hills, a multi-million-dollar beauty business. The first beauty leader to recognize the business potential of television shopping, TOVA was the first beauty brand to be sold on QVC. 30 years later and with over 11 million bottles of her cult-favorite perfume TOVA Signature sold, Tova looks back on her pioneering career, sharing insights and lessons that she has learned throughout her three decades of success. On a personal note, growing up in rural Scotland, Tova Borgnine was the biggest influence on my own career, inspiring my love of beauty, skincare and fine fragrance at 14 years old. It is my honor to share with you the journey of my mentor and my friend. Where to find Tova: Instagram: @tovaborgnine Facebook: Tova Beverly Hills Website: www.beautybytova.com, www.qvc.com, www.qvcuk.com

At the age of twenty-six, following the birth of her first child, Shiva Rose was told she had only one year left to live after being diagnosed with three forms of auto-immune disease. Refusing to become a pawn in the medical system, she sought-out a holistic approach to heal her mind, body and spirit. Free today from those illnesses, in large part due to her own investigation into alternative medicine, Shiva joins us to discuss simple actionable steps to kick-start your own wellness journey. Where to find Shiva: Instagram: @localrose Twitter: @TheLocalRose Website: www.shivarose.com Blog: www.thelocalrose.com

Multi-award-winning journalist, producer, director, influencer and diversity advocate, Dr. Ateh Jewel discusses the reality of being a woman of colour and raising a bi-racial family in Britain today. Ateh reflects on the impact it has had on her own career aspirations and daily experiences and shares her passion for the beauty industry and the simple steps we can all take to affect positive change. Where to find Dr. Ateh Jewel • Instagram: @atehjewel • Twitter: @atehjewel • Website: www.jeweltonesbeauty.com