I’m not just the host—I’ve lived the battle. In April 2017, I was diagnosed with aggressive, fast-spreading cancer that led to emergency brain surgery and a life turned completely upside down. I had to leave my kids, face the unknown, and fight for every single breath.

Now, eight years later, I’m still here—and I’m cancer-free. This podcast isn’t a project, it’s my purpose. I created Defied the Odds to sit with people who’ve walked through fire and kept going. I know how lonely the struggle can feel, and I want every listener to remember that their story still matters. If you're still breathing, you're not done.