Whether you're looking for hope, practical advocacy tips, or updates on current legislation, you'll find inspiration in how collective action—powered by real stories—can fuel progress. Stay tuned for an uplifting, honest, and actionable conversation that's helping shape the future of women's health.

This episode with Liz Powell, hosted by Lisa Malia covers timely topics like the FDA's recent announcement about hormone therapy, the vital work of the Breast Cancer Early Detection Coalition, and accessible ways anyone can join the movement for better health outcomes.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Women's Health Advocacy Network

05:28 Holistic Women's Health Advocacy

08:21 "Empowerment Through Advocacy Stories"

09:49 Hormone Therapy Misunderstood in WHI

15:43 Staying Hopeful Amid Overwhelm

17:09 "Easy Steps to Advocacy"

19:56 "Change Starts Within Us"

23:26 "2024: Women's Health Revolution"

28:49 Supplemental Breast Cancer Screening

30:30 "Fighting for Double Mastectomy"

36:19 Advocacy Secures Funding Success

39:52 "Open, Agile, Impactful Leadership"

41:26 "Grateful to Be Involved"

LEARN MORE:

The Clear Pathways Program: https://www.breastdensitysummit.org/

The Breast Density Summit: https://www.breastdensitysummit.org/webinar-registration

MAKE A DONATION: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=NJMF86A8Y9RJQ

Follow LISA MALIA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamalianorman/

WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCATES: https://womenshealthadvocates.org/

BREAST CANCER EARLY DETECTION COALITION: https://womenshealthadvocates.org/bcedc/

G2G CONSULTING: https://www.g2gconsulting.com

Follow LIZ POWELL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-powell-507b135/

Liz is Founder of G2G Consulting, which creates and implements government to growth (G2G) strategies for clients—securing $550 million since 2007. We advance health and high-tech innovation for businesses and nonprofits by accessing non-dilutive funding, shaping policies and regulations, and building relationships with key decision-makers. Liz founded the Women's Health Advocates, which is in all 50 states and has organized the first-ever Women's Health Capitol Hill Day on May 21, 2025, the Breast Cancer Early Detection Coalition Hill Day on July 16, 2025, Congressional Briefings and online forums, advocacy letter-writing campaigns, the drafting of legislative language, and grassroots mobilization events across the country. Previously, she served as Legislative Director in Congress where she staffed the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues, Armed Services Committee and Small Business Committee and served as a Policy Analyst for UK Parliament's Health Committee as well as congressional and presidential political campaign staff. She has received the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award and Women of Achievement Award and earned her MPH from Harvard, JD from George Washington, and BA from Colgate.

If you've ever felt alone in the healthcare maze, this episode is here to remind you: your story matters, and you are not alone.

Kavita Bouknight shares how her personal health journey and family experiences inspired her mission to make healthcare information more accessible, and how she's leveraging technology through her company's program, SPARK, to bridge crucial communication gaps between patients and providers. The conversation explores the needs and future of women's health, the entrepreneurial path, and the importance of advocating for yourself and others in today's complex medical landscape.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 "Match Health Collective Founder Interview"

03:40 "Navigating Care in Sandwich Generation"

08:01 Navigating Stressful Situations

10:10 Navigating Healthcare Isolation

16:01 Patient Engagement in Clinical Trials

19:48 Advocating for Clear Breast Health

22:17 Dense Breast Tissue Awareness

25:49 Take the Leap and Evolve

27:18 Entrepreneurial Evolution and Vision

29:51 Naming Expertise Transforms Business

34:06 Boosting Women's Health Awareness

38:21 Feeling Alone Despite Support

39:39 Expressing Gratitude and Support

LEARN MORE: The Clear Pathways Program: https://www.breastdensitysummit.org/ MAKE A DONATION: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=NJMF86A8Y9RJQ Women's

Health Advocates: https://womenshealthadvocates.org/

With a focus on health innovation and high-impact marketing, Kavita Bouknight is a trusted advisor to venture-backed startups and publicly traded healthcare organizations, bringing over 20 years of experience in strategy and go-to-market execution. She is the Founder and CEO of Match Health Collective, a full-service marketing agency that helps medical device and life science companies build brands, accelerate clinical adoption, and engage patients and physicians. She also leads Match Health Academy, which develops programs and tools to drive meaningful engagement and make complex health information more accessible through video and text-based communication.

FOLLOW KAVITA:

Website: https://matchhealth.com

Kavita LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kavitabouknight/

Match Health Collective LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/match-health-collective/?viewAsMember=true

FOLLOW LISA:

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In this inspiring episode of Clear Voices of Hope, I sat down with fellow advocate and nonprofit founder Jamie Vaughn to talk about her powerful journey through breast cancer. Jamie opens up about life before and after her diagnosis, how she found strength in the darkest moments, and why advocating for your own health is so important.

We dove into building supportive communities, embracing life's turning points, and the importance of sharing resources and real stories. If you're facing a challenge or want to empower others, this conversation is a must-listen for hope, resilience, and honest advice.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Welcoming Advocate Jamie Vaughan

04:50 Pre-Retirement Mammogram Reminder Story

09:01 Coping with Life-Altering Changes

12:31 Navigating Cancer Diagnosis Support

16:20 Cancer Concerns and Optavia Diet

17:09 "Debate Over Cancer Treatments"

23:29 "Facing Chemo with Strength"

25:42 "Choosing the Right Surgery"

29:40 "Finding Purpose in Retirement"

31:42 "Story Amplifier and Advocate"

35:22 Therapist's Lifelong Support

39:52 Oncologist Visit: A Candid Encounter

43:27 "Sharing Genetic Testing Insights"

46:58 "Questions for Breast Surgery Consultations"

47:53 Advocating Access to Women's Healthcare

51:28 Grateful for Advocacy Insights

LEARN MORE: The Clear Pathways Program: https://www.breastdensitysummit.org/

Make a Donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=NJMF86A8Y9RJQ

FOLLOW LISA:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamalianorman/

https://www.instagram.com/lisamalia.evoke/

Jamie Vaughn is a retired teacher turned passionate patient advocate, breast cancer survivor, and the driving force behind the nonprofit and podcast Test Those Breasts!™. After receiving her diagnosis, Jamie turned her journey of survival into a source of strength and healing for others. On her award‑worthy podcast, she hosts candid conversations with survivors, caregivers, oncologists, therapists, and advocates, covering topics from early detection and treatment to emotional resilience and self‑advocacy.

With nearly 100 episodes since launching in 2023, Jamie's mission is clear: to shorten the learning curve for those navigating breast cancer. She does this by openly sharing her story with all its raw emotion and hard-won wisdom, and by creating a space where knowledge becomes power and community offers support.

Whether you're newly diagnosed, helping someone you care for, or just seeking clarity and compassion, Jamie's warmth, positivity, and unwavering advocacy make her an inspiring and essential voice in the conversation around breast cancer.

FOLLOW JAMIE:

https://testthosebreasts.org/

https://www.instagram.com/test_those_breasts/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieallenvaughn/

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