483. When One Nudge Changes Everything: Meet Pink Ribbon Good - Heather Salazar

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Overview

Meet Heather. As a breast cancer survivor herself, she knows firsthand what many women (and men) really need during their cancer battle: help with the everyday tasks. That’s where Pink Ribbon Good comes in. Through doorstep delivery of healthy meals, peer support, rides to and from treatment and a community ready to care for clients every step of the way. Every 90 seconds someone is diagnosed with breast cancer🎗️💕Pink Ribbon Good makes sure that no one travels this road alone. Tune in to hear Heather’s moving personal experiences and how they have shaped the life-changing work she does today.

💡Learn 

  • History + overview of Pink Ribbon Good

  • Lessons learned from founding an org

  • How to lean into partnerships 

Today’s Guest

Heather Salazar, CEO + President, Pink Ribbon Good

Our Northstar is to make sure that no one travels this road alone.
— Heather Salazar, CEO + President, Pink Ribbon Good

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Episode Highlights

  • Heather’s story and journey to where she is today (2:30)

  • Alexis’ story (13:25)

  • Growing a team and a bench of support (17:30)

  • Building an org from the ground up (19:05)

  • Establishing a national organization (27:05)

  • Leaning into partnerships + collaborations (34:55)

  • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Heather’s life (39:00)

  • Heather’s One Good Thing: Look for a glimmer of hope (43:15)

  • How to connect with Heather + Pink Ribbon Good (44:25)

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