Cancer Survivors and My Sister
Sunday, June 6 is National Cancer Survivors Day and I want to send some love to all cancer survivors and specifically to my sister and Coils to Locs cofounder Dianne Shaddock Austin. Why Coils to Locs Exists Interesting fact, Coils To Locs would not exist if Dianne... read more
All Things Being Equal: Diversity in Healthcare
Choosing to wear a wig when experiencing cancer or other medical related hair loss is a personal choice. When Dianne lost her hair due to chemotherapy back in 2015 she was clear that it was the choice for her. One of her goals during her chemotherapy journey was to... read more
Highs, Heartbreaks, and Hopeful Days: 2020 in Review
2020 in review. It started out like most any year, with renewed energy for carry-over goals, and excitement around brand new ones. It was a new year and a new decade and we all declared it was going to be a great one. Because my birthday is in January, a fresh start... read more
Small Businesses Have Big Social Impact
Small Business Big Impact Entrepreneurs and small businesses in particular are an essential part of our community. Some report the very lifeblood of our community. They keep local economies going and create jobs. Small businesses in a major city like Boston, where... read more