In this episode of My Blunt Truth, Candi and her co-hosts this episode, Tara and Christina speak about how they have overcome breast cancer and how your mindset is the most important key. These ladies are the EPITOME of women empowerment! Both of this ladies and myself are about of Here For The Girls Organization which supports women during their diagnoses. Tara Council is a 38 year old Navy wife and mom to her 6 year old daughter. An educator- she writes immersive adventure curriculum for Hampton roads and is a reading interventionist. In her free time, she loves everything Disney, playing Dungeons and Dragons, lifting weights and practicing yoga. A native to South Florida, the navy brought Tara and her family to Virginia Beach in 2018. A mere 3 months later, at the age of 33, she was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Since her diagnosis she has become a fierce advocate for breast cancer awareness and empowerment. Christina Miner is a native of Eastern North Carolina. She is married to a retired United States Marine and they have two beautiful children and two gorgeous grandchildren. Currently,they reside in the Tri-City area of Virginia.

She graduated with honors with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Arizona Global Campus. Presently, she is continuing her education with Liberty University in the Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Additionally, she is a wellness coach, minister, Qualified Mental Health Professional for adults, Co-Faciliator for the Newly Diagnosed Group with Here for Girls, Inc. and calendar ambassador (Ms. January 2023), podcaster for Our Scars Speaker, and an ally with multiple breast cancer organizations.

Christina received a breast cancer diagnosis on 12/6/2019, which led to a double mastectomy. Complications from reconstruction caused her to remain flat and fierce as she continuouslyadvocates for women and men contending with this dreaded disease. She has been known to advocate in interviews for Women’s Health Magazine, local news stations, and BlackDoctor.Org.

Above any title or achievements, Christina’s ultimate passion and mission are to share her life stories and expertise with people who need assistance as they contend with various challenges.She hopes to be a vessel to remind people they are not alone but loved and supported.

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