It all begins with an idea.
Living Out Loud is a national storytelling and advocacy initiative spotlighting the real lives of people living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC)—a stage of breast cancer that is often misunderstood, underfunded, and underrepresented.
I created this project to travel across the country, document the powerful stories of women living with MBC, and bring their voices to the forefront. At its core, Living Out Loud is about visibility, connection, and change.
💔 The Problem
Despite increased awareness around breast cancer, those living with Stage IV—the only stage that’s considered incurable—receive less than 5% of breast cancer research funding. Many of us are diagnosed in the prime of our lives and face job loss, loss of health insurance, and limited access to resources that could extend or improve our quality of life.
🌈 The Vision
Through interviews, a docuseries, a podcast, and real-time storytelling, this project will educate, inspire, and drive action. We want to show what life with MBC really looks like and why our lives deserve more than pink ribbons and one month of recognition.
🧱 The Barrier
This is a self-funded project—and while I’m committed to seeing it through, your support is what will make it sustainable and impactful. Travel costs, filming equipment, insurance, production, and honorariums for participants all add up.
✨ Be a Hero in the Story
Your donation fuels every mile, every story, and every moment of connection. With your help, we can:
Amplify MBC voices
Provide tools, hope, and community
Push for healthcare reform and research funding
📬 Stay Connected
I'm also launching the Living Out Loud newsletter to share behind-the-scenes updates, powerful reflections, and real-time progress from the road. You can subscribe here:
👉 https://livingoutloudmbcjourneys.substack.com/
🙌 Get Involved
🤩 Get The Gear
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Thank you for believing in the power of stories—and helping us Live Out Loud.