How One Mom Leads Through Fear After Her Son's Rare Diagnosis
Send us Fan Mail When Mariah Swanson's son, Marcus, was diagnosed with GRIN2A, a rare genetic disorder affecting brain cell communication, her world shifted overnight. As a wife, mother, corporate lea...
5 Aug 46min
She Escaped War, Became a Doctor, and Is on a Mission to Prevent Colon Cancer
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Veronica Gagovic shares her inspiring journey from Bosnia to becoming a gastroenterologist and Mrs. Bosnia International. She discusses the importance of early de...
22 Jul 35min
The Self-Check That Could Save Your Life | Mrs. International 2025 Phaedra Pistone
Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Brandi DeVries interviews Phaedra Pistone, a two-time breast cancer survivor and Mrs. International 2025, who has transformed her personal battle into a global h...
8 Jul 31min
From Garage Project to 400,000 Beds: Luke Mickelson & the Power of Taking Action
Send us Fan Mail What if one simple act of kindness could spark a worldwide movement? In Episode 33 of the Act to Impact podcast, host Brandi DeVries sits down with Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in...
10 Jun 51min
Compassion in Action: Maisie Adams on Inclusion, Leadership & Impact
Send us Fan Mail At just 17 years old, Maisie Adams is proving that leadership, compassion, and impact have no age limit. In this inspiring episode of Act to Impact Podcast, Brandi sits down with the ...
27 Mai 23min
The Hidden Reality of Childhood Cancer Survivorship
Send us Fan Mail What happens when surviving childhood cancer is only the beginning of the battle? In this deeply moving episode of Act to Impact, Brandi sits down with childhood cancer survivor, auth...
13 Mai 31min
How Perseverance Built a Crown
Send us Fan Mail After competing four times, Bella finally earned the title of Miss South Dakota Teen USA 2025. But her story is about so much more than a crown. It’s about resilience, growth through ...
29 Apr 24min
