Advocating for Your Own Life with Jeslyn Gorman

What happens when advocating for your health teaches you how to advocate for your entire life?

In this episode of Live Like It Matters, Elissa Kalver sits down with world-class vocalist, breast cancer survivor, and women’s health advocate Jeslyn Gorman.

Jeslyn has performed in sold-out stadiums around the world alongside artists including Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Meghan Trainor, Jason Derulo, Nick Jonas, and Rita Ora. But behind the scenes, she was also navigating a breast cancer diagnosis, fertility preservation, chemotherapy, hair loss, and the realities of continuing to perform while undergoing treatment.

Together, Elissa and Jeslyn talk about what happens during—and after—cancer: the realities of survivorship, learning to protect your energy, moving beyond people-pleasing, setting boundaries, and finding the confidence to advocate for yourself both medically and personally.

Connect with Jeslyn

Instagram: @jeslyngorman

For speaking & partnerships: hello@inkwell-mgmt.com

Connect with Elissa

Instagram: @elissakalver

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