Meet 29-year old airplane pilot Jessie – we love her – who is not letting an early cancer diagnosis stand in her way of pursuing a fulfilled and happy life. So, take that, Cancer! Skip to Episode
Who’s our Guest
You’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be and why?
J: It would have to be turquoise sparkles — that’s just me in crayon form!
You find a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million. What would you do?
J: My dream would be to help preserve the Gaviota Coast — it’s a biodiversity hotspot and the last stretch of undeveloped land in Southern California!
What Did You Think Was Cool Then, When You Were Young But Isn’t Cool Now?
J: Straightening my hair!
What Do You Miss Most About Being A Kid?
J: Summer breaks.
What Fact Amazes You Every Time You Think Of It?
J: Our little planet’s place in the great big universe.
If You Were Arrested With No Explanation, What Would Your Friends And Family Assume You Had Done?
J: Somehow stolen a litter of puppies. I LOVE puppies.
If You Could Shop For Free At One Store, Which One Would You Choose?
J: Somewhere that sells plants…I do NOT have a green thumb…
What Movie Can You Watch Over And Over Again?
J: Avatar – I’m in awe every time I watch it that an entire world and culture was created for the movie.
What Separates True Friends From Acquaintances?
J: Knowing the words to all our favorite songs!
Do You Believe Things Happen For A Reason?
J: Yes and no — I believe our choices lead us to the things we need, so maybe that’s a reason?
What would you name your boat if you had one?
J: Oh it would have to be something punny like Seas The Day.
Tomorrow: fate or choice?
J: Definitely choice.
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Thank you Jessie – loved having you on the very first show show! You’re a true Cancer-Kicker!
I am new to the site and love it! Please keep the stories coming. There is so much darkness and negativity on TV and social media, I applaud you for featuring women who have come from a difficult place and emerged victoriously. We need MORE of this! I just subscribed on Google Podcasts but I’ll come back here for the video version.
Grew up on a crappy diet as well. Just goes to show how reliant you are on your parents. Once you have spent two decades on this planet and eaten a certain way, it can be challenging to embrace anything but what you have been used to all that time. I broke free from my bad habits – thank God. Kudos to Jessie for changing things up after her diagnosis!
“Take that, Cancer”. Love it!
We loved having Jessie as our very first guest! Episode 2 of Cancer-Kicking! PowWow is in the works and will be released soon. Stay tuned.
Please make more of these. Love listening!