In this episode, John chats with his longtime friend Kimberly Stevens—national champion swimmer, bestselling author, speaker, and breast cancer survivor. Kim has faced heartbreaking loss, her daughter’s life-threatening diagnosis, and her own battle with cancer. Instead of letting those moments define her, she turned them into a mission to bring hope to others through her movement Extend the Rose. We talk about resilience, grit, gratitude, and why hope is something we all need to share. Kim’s story is raw, inspiring, and a reminder to never give up. - Learn more or get involved: https://extendtherose.org - Be one of the first 10 listeners to text us at 407-904-8414 and get a free copy of Kim’s book! Want your own right away? Grab ALTAR’d here: https://www.amazon.com/ALTARd-Finding-through-GRATITUDE-NEVER/dp/B0BQ9LLP7H 02:16 Kimberly's Early Life and Swimming Career 03:52 Facing Personal Tragedies and Losses 07:55 The Birth of Extend the Rose Movement 17:06 Finding Gratitude in the Midst of Struggle 18:29 The Rose Acronym: A Path Through Grief 23:50 Celebrating Milestones Amidst Challenges 29:03 The Power of Extending to Others 30:25 Hospital Events and Future Plans 32:01 The Roar Gallery Initiative 35:35 Faith, Grief, and Rediscovery