Brandi Benson's Courage Unveiled: A Soldier's Battle with Cancer | The Shadows Podcast

Join us in this compelling episode of the Shadows Podcast as we delve into the extraordinary journey of Brandi Benson—a military veteran, cancer survivor, entrepreneur, and the author of "The Enemy Inside Me: A Young Soldier’s Unexpected Battle With Cancer."

In this deeply personal conversation, Brandi opens up about her upbringing, the motivations behind her decision to join the Army, and the early struggles she faced in the military, leading up to her deployment to Iraq in 2009.

The heart of the episode takes us through Brandi's harrowing battle with Ewing’s Sarcoma. Listen as she candidly shares the mindset that sustained her during these challenging times. Discover the power of her positive outlook, the unwavering support system that surrounded her, and how the act of speaking things into existence played a pivotal role in overcoming this seemingly insurmountable obstacle. Uncover the surprising story of Brandi escaping from the hospital to purchase a new car and the significance behind that decision.

As the conversation unfolds, Brandi reflects on the profound honor of receiving the Sarcoma Foundation of America Courage Award. She also provides insights into her entrepreneurial journey with Resume Advantage and discusses the motivations behind penning her inspiring book.

Tune in to this inspiring episode as Brandi Benson takes us on a riveting journey through resilience, courage, and triumph over adversity.

Check out this episode and all past episodes of the Shadows Podcast at https://linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast or www.theshadowspodcast.com.

To find out any and everything Brandi Benson head over to https://brandibenson.com/

Purchase a copy of Brandi’s book, The Enemy Inside Me: A Young Soldier’s Unexpected Battle

With Cancer at https://www.amazon.com/Enemy-Inside-Me-Brandi-Benson/dp/1730981534

Go support the Sarcoma Foundation of America at https://www.curesarcome.org/

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