The Beauty in Breast Cancer

HOPE. HEALING. HEART.

Now Booking Keynotes & Talks

I’ve always known that I wanted to share my cancer story beyond my friends and family to encourage, educate, and create connection. The Beauty in Breast Cancer is now a keynote experience designed for survivors, caregivers, loved ones, oncology teams, and community groups who want to better understand the emotional journey of breast cancer.

What began as a private FB page for those closest to me has evolved and I’ve found that so many people relate and connect with the lessons I’ve learned. These talks explore resilience, healing, and the moments of unexpected beauty that can emerge from one of life’s most difficult chapters.

Topics I Speak On:

Coping with the emotional impact of a diagnosis
What I wish I knew after finding out
How to respond to “well-meaning” but unhelpful advice
Asking for what you need so your energy can focus on healing
Supporting caregivers and loved ones
Finding moments of hope and beauty during and after treatment
Nurturing body image and self-care during and after cancer
Building resilience and redefining strength
Discovering who you are when the old you no longer seems to fit
Creating a fulfilling “next chapter” in survivorship

If you’re planning an event, conference, or team gathering and want to offer an uplifting, heartfelt, and practical message, I’d love to connect. Click the “Contact Bettina” button at the top of this page to explore booking a keynote or facilitated conversation for your group. It would be an honor to create something meaningful together.

Many people ask, ‘Why me?’ but for some reason, my heart always asked, ‘Why not me?’ When I learned that 1 in 8 women will face breast cancer, I understood that I wasn’t exempt — and that my journey could carry its own meaning.
It was hard to articulate that there was a before-cancer Bettina and an after-cancer Bettina. Maybe it didn't seem that way to others, but I felt it almost from day 1.
The most incredible reaction anyone had to being told about my diagnosis was from my dad. He said, "Well Beep (family nickname), now it's time for everyone you've loved on your whole life to love on you." Oh my heart...
I’ve always worn rose-colored glasses — not to ignore the hard things, but to remind myself there’s always a silver lining if you're looking for one. That perspective definitely carried me through the worst days.
The Beauty in Breast Cancer continues to be the love I receive, the lessons I learn, and the unbelievable ways the Universe holds me up through it all.

Early November, 2021- waiting for that fateful mammogram.

Going into an MRI, letting folks know I was doing ok.

When I knew chemo would take my hair I decided to get the funky cut I've always wanted!

This was a really hard day. Getting my port made it all feel VERY real, even after the biopsy, scans with contrast, etc. Thankfully, I ended up LOVING that I had one.

A typical day in chemo with a beautiful blanket made by a friends mother- all the way from Oklahoma!

Wifey spent so many uncomfortable hours with me doing work from a chair and she never, ever complained.

I feel pretty, oh so pretty... at least I was pretending to! lol

I can't wait to tell you all about the love I received in my episode called, "Today, love looks like..."

I was determined to find ways to feel like myself and makeup became one of the ways I could do that. Who knew I'd be giving makeup tutorials on FB?

I was invited to be a keynote speaker about my journey for a Women's Leadership Conference and was so happy I was up to it. A little bathroom selfie never hurt!

The Beauty in Breast Cancer

HOPE. HEALING. HEART.

Many people ask, ‘Why me?’ but for some reason, my heart always asked, ‘Why not me?’ When I learned that 1 in 8 women will face breast cancer, I understood that I wasn’t exempt — and that my journey could carry its own meaning.

It was hard to articulate that there was a before-cancer Bettina and an after-cancer Bettina. Maybe it didn't seem that way to others, but I felt it almost from day 1.

The most incredible reaction anyone had to being told about my diagnosis was from my dad. He said, "Well Beep (family nickname), now it's time for everyone you've loved on your whole life to love on you." Oh my heart...

I’ve always worn rose-colored glasses — not to ignore the hard things, but to remind myself there’s always a silver lining if you're looking for one. That perspective definitely carried me through the worst days.

The Beauty in Breast Cancer continues to be the love I receive, the lessons I learn, and the unbelievable ways the Universe holds me up through it all.