50% with Marcylle Combs: Women in Leadership
50% with Marcylle Combs is a podcast for women in leadership, business, and career growth. Each episode features candid conversations with inspiring women leaders who share their journeys, challenges, successes, and lessons learned. Discover practical leadership insights, career advice, and personal development strategies to help you lead with confidence and purpose. Whether you're an emerging leader, entrepreneur, or executive, you'll find encouragement, wisdom, and tools to support your next step. Learn more at www.MarcylleCombs.com
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Calming the Cancer Chaos: Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval
<p>Breast Cancer Awareness Month Finale</p><p>What happens after someone hears the words, “You have cancer”? As we close our Breast Cancer Awareness Month series, Marcylle welcomes our final guest of the month, Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval, for an episode centered on clarity, compassion, and patient empowerment.</p><p>With more than 25 years of experience caring for women with cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering, Dr. Troso-Sandoval brings a patient-centered perspective to understanding a diagnosis and navigating care. She is the author of Calming the Cancer Chaos, a guide to understanding treatment options, organizing care, and asking informed questions.</p><p>Wh...
The Importance of Humor & Inclusivity in Cancer: Megan-Claire Chase
<p>In this powerful Breast Cancer Awareness Month episode, Marcylle sits down with Megan-Claire Chase, also known as “Warrior Megsie,” a nationally recognized breast cancer survivor, advocate, speaker, writer, and storyteller.</p><p>Megan-Claire was diagnosed with Stage IIA invasive lobular breast cancer at just 39 years old after spending years knowing something was wrong with her body and not feeling fully heard. Her experience became the beginning of a deeper mission: to help patients trust their voices, advocate for better care, and push for more equity in healthcare.</p><p>Today, Megan-Claire uses her story to lead national conversations around surv...
Trust Your Instincts: Survivor Christine Anastos
<p>Christine G. Anastos spent decades protecting public health as an environmental engineer before becoming a patient herself. After months of advocating for answers, she was diagnosed with breast cancer—an experience that reshaped her purpose and led her to found Connect & Thrive, a public benefit corporation supporting people living with cancer.In this episode, Christine shares her journey from caregiver to patient to advocate. She opens up about self-advocacy, the emotional weight of survivorship, equitable access to care, and the hope that can be found in healing beyond diagnosis.Key Topics</p>Christine's breast cancer journey and diagnosisEnvironmental factors an...
Breaking Barriers for Women, Patents, and Healthcare Disparities: Lisa Crites
<p>In this episode of 50% with Marcylle Combs, I sit down with Lisa Crites, a breast cancer survivor whose personal journey became the spark for an invention that has helped women all over the world. After her own surgery and recovery, Lisa saw a need that most people would have never noticed — because sometimes the most meaningful solutions are born in the middle of our hardest seasons. Out of that need, she created The Shower Shirt, a water-resistant post-surgical garment designed to help breast cancer patients shower safely and with dignity after surgery. Lisa’s story is one of grit, fait...
Creating a Nonprofit for Breast Cancer Support: Laura Carfang
<p>In this episode, Marcylle sits down with Laura Carfang, founder of SurvivingBreastCancer.org to talk about leadership, survivorship, and what happens when a personal diagnosis becomes the beginning of a much larger mission.</p><p>Laura was just 34 when she was diagnosed with Stage 2B invasive ductal carcinoma after her early symptoms were initially dismissed. Living an active, health-conscious life, she never expected breast cancer to become part of her story. But that experience challenged what she thought she knew about risk, prevention, and the gaps that exist for people navigating life after diagnosis.</p><p>What began as La...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
<p>Every October, Marcylle and Deantha dedicate this month of episodes to Breast Cancer Awareness. As a survivor herself, Marcylle chooses to take this time to honor the professionals, the survivors and their families. Thank you for listening.</p><p>Here is the link to the Marcylle Combs Leadership Series</p>
Small Steps to Big Success with Dr. Christiane Schroeter
<p> In this episode of 50% with Marcylle Combs, Marcylle sits down with Dr. Christiane Schroeter, a TEDx speaker, Fulbright Scholar, professor, bestselling author, and creator of Petite Practice®. Christiane shares how small, steady steps can create real momentum in leadership, life, and personal growth. With a background in applied economics and years of experience teaching thousands of professionals and students, she brings a research-backed approach to change that feels practical, sustainable, and refreshingly doable.</p><p>Together, Marcylle and Christiane talk about confidence, reinvention, women in leadership, and why meaningful growth does not have to come from dramatic transformation. This c...
Unlocking the Secrets of Sleep with Tara Youngblood
<p>Tara Youngblood shares expert insights on sleep, debunking myths, and practical tips to improve sleep quality for better health and productivity. She has spent well over a decade researching the science of sleep, particularly how temperature affects sleep quality, recovery, and overall health. Her background combines physics, engineering, sleep diagnostics, and integrative health. She has been involved in developing patented sleep technologies and has become a recognized speaker on sleep optimization, recovery, and wellness. </p><p>Dr. Tara Youngblood is a clinical psychologist, and internationally recognized sleep scientist. As the Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Geli Sleep, she...
Medicaid Financial Considerations and Eligibility: Damon Terzaghi
<p>Part 2 of the micro cast conversation on Medicaid for Aging Parents. Damon Terzaghi shares his extensive knowledge on Medicaid, covering its national framework, state variations, eligibility criteria, and planning strategies for families. This conversation is essential for anyone navigating long-term care options for aging loved ones.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Topics</p>Financial considerations and asset limits Planning strategies for families The importance of early planning and professional advice<p><br></p><p>Resources</p>Title XIX of the Social Security ActCMS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesMedicaid Planning and Asset Protection Strategies<p><br></p><p>Damon T...
Navigating Medicaid for Aging Parents: Damon Terzaghi
<p>In this episode, Medicaid expert, Damon Terzaghi, shares his extensive knowledge on Medicaid, covering its national framework, state variations, eligibility criteria, and planning strategies for families. This conversation is essential for anyone navigating long-term care options for aging loved ones.</p><p>Key Topics</p>Medicaid's national framework and state variationsEligibility criteria and assessment tools<p>Resources</p>Title XIX of the Social Security ActCMS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesMedicaid Planning and Asset Protection Strategies<p><br></p><p>Damon Terzaghi has spent his career working in programs that support older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income families...
