In this episode of Loudoun County Magazine’s Podcast, Jessica Monte sat down with Tanja Thompson, the Director of TEDx Catoctin Women, author of What to Expect When Your Weren't Expecting Breast Cancer, a TEDx Ashburn alum, and the founder of Breast Cancer Bugs Me. Thompson is dedicated to breast patient advocacy and draws on her experiences as a veteran and two time breast cancer survivor and parent advocate.  

Thompson discusses the work of organizing a TEDx event as well as forming a non-profit to further take action on issues important to her.