Stories of Radiant Women

Kristen Carbone speaks with CURE Talks Cancer to discuss her history with cancer and her experiences that ultimately led to the founding of Brilliantly.

Kristen talks with Mama Bear Dares about asking for help and how she reframes her story in a more positive light.

Following her mother’s lead, Kristen learned how to advocate for her health. Her goal? To pay it forward as a role model for her own children and encourage e...

It’s critical to feel confident and supported in your decision-making. Kristen and Kendra Hennessy discuss how scary life can feel when you don’t know what t...

In an interview with Becky Olson and Sharon Henifin of Breast Friends, Kristen explores the paradox between feeling lucky to be alive and advocating for your...

After undergoing a preventative mastectomy, and began dating, Kristen still had a subconscious fear of early death. Consequently, she didn’t date people who ...

Kristen attributes her post-mastectomy attitude and mindset to three things: gratitude, patience, and amazing caretakers.

Kristen talks with Jackie Shea about getting used to her new body, advocating for her health, and the power of humor during hard times.

Among the multitude of physical and emotional preparations you need to handle before having a mastectomy, it can be difficult to ask the questions you need a...

After her mother’s early death, Kristen feared she may also have a short life.  She talks with Extraordinary Moms’ Jessica Dahlquist about the loneliness of ...

Kristen’s vision for Brilliantly is that it becomes the place where women go when they are ready to move on and feel empowered. She shares her personal exper...