“It took nearly dying to realize how much I want to live.” In this deeply moving episode, Christine Handy shares her extraordinary journey from a successful modeling career to facing life-altering health challenges, including a breast cancer diagnosis. Christine opens up about her transformation from focusing on external beauty to discovering inner strength and purpose. She discusses her battles with illness, the power of faith and friendship, and her mission to inspire others through her story. Listeners will gain insight into Christine's resilience, her return to the modeling world post-recovery, and her dedication to empowering others facing adversity. What You’ll Learn: The impact of redefining self-worth beyond physical appearance How faith and community support can be pivotal during health crises The journey of returning to one's passion after life-changing events Insights into the emotional and psychological aspects of battling serious illness The importance of sharing personal stories to inspire and uplift others Christine Handy is a mother, breast cancer survivor, international speaker, print and runway model, bestselling author, and humanitarian. Starting her modeling career at age 11, she worked with brands like Guess, J. Crew, and Target. After facing significant health challenges, including a breast cancer diagnosis at 41, Christine turned her experiences into a mission to help others. She authored the novel Walk Beside Me, inspired by her journey, and is actively involved in charitable organizations supporting women undergoing cancer treatment. Connect with Christine: Website: https://www.christinehandy.com Instagram: @christinehandy1 LinkedIn: Christine Handy Resources & Links: Christine's Book: Walk Beside Me Kindle Book: Walk Beside Me EBeauty Community: https://www.ebeauty.com Learn Look Locate: https://learnlooklocate.com If Christine's story moved you, please subscribe to our podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with friends and family. Your support helps us bring more inspiring stories to light. See Every Sisterhood Travels Tours: https://sisterhoodtravels.com/our-tours/ Sisterhood Travels Home Page: https://sisterhoodtravels.com/ Join our Private Facebook Page to keep up with all the exciting news: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womentravelers