109 – Finding the Right Gifts for Cancer Patients
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Have you ever struggled to find the perfect gift for someone battling cancer? The challenge is real, and the stakes are high. In this episode, discover how to make a meaningful impact with your gifts. Stay tuned to learn about innovative and thoughtful options that truly matter.
“On the one hand, there are many hidden gifts that come with being a cancer patient. One is you learn who your friends are, right? You kind of find your tribe.” – Liz Benditt
In this episode of “The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Business,” we dive into a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with the founder of BalmBox, Liz Benditt. Liz shares her deeply personal journey of surviving multiple cancer diagnoses and how it led her to create BalmBox, a company dedicated to providing thoughtful and practical gifts for cancer patients. Through her experiences, Liz discovered a significant gap between what cancer patients need and what well-meaning friends and family often provide. BalmBox was born out of a desire to bridge this gap and offer meaningful support during one of life’s most challenging times.
Liz discusses the importance of finding the right medical care team, the Resilience and empathy developed through her experiences, and the valuable lessons learned along the way. She highlights the rigorous research and thoughtful curation behind BalmBox’s products, ensuring they meet the unique needs of cancer patients. From practical items like wedge pillows and lip balm to the importance of avoiding overly personal or generic gifts, Liz’s insights are invaluable for anyone looking to provide genuine support to a loved one facing cancer.
Tune in to hear Liz’s inspiring story, learn about the creation and evolution of BalmBox, and gain practical advice on selecting the perfect gifts for cancer patients. Whether you’re a Caregiver, friend, or family member, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and heartfelt guidance to help you make a positive impact.
Connect with Catryn Becker, serving successful women drowning in ‘pregret’
- Website: www.optimizewe.com
- Email: Catryn@OptimizeWe.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catrynbecker/
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheGoodBadAndUglyOfBusiness?si=2KYT_qpi6eOwEOQT
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relax_with_catryn
Connect with Liz Benditt of BalmBox.com
- Website: www.TheBalmBox.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBalmBox
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balmboxig/
About Catryn Becker
Catryn Becker is a visionary leader and the driving force behind Optimize We, where she empowers successful women to transform their lives by overcoming deep-seated regrets. With a background in environmental engineering, business strategy, and holistic practices, Catryn blends technical expertise with a profound understanding of human potential. She has dedicated her career to helping women who feel a deep calling to contribute more meaningfully to the world and humanity. Catryn’s innovative concept of “pregret”—the fear of future regret that keeps individuals stuck—has resonated deeply with her clients, enabling them to break free from these mental barriers and achieve extraordinary personal and professional growth.
Through her holistic approach, which integrates cosmic elements and business strategies, Catryn has guided her clients from heartbreak to marriage, loneliness to family, and disease to freedom. Her work is a testament to the power of unblocking pregrets and turning them into opportunities for success. As a speaker, podcast host, and coach, Catryn’s passion for transformation and empowerment shines through in everything she does. She continues to inspire and support women to realize their full potential and transform their visions into reality, creating lasting impacts in their lives and communities.
About Liz Benditt
Liz Benditt is a senior marketing executive with 25+ years professional experience. After enduring 5 different cancers over the past 14 years, Benditt leveraged her experience as both a marketer and a cancer patient to launch www.TheBalmBox.com – a site featuring functional Self-Care and gift packages for cancer patients.
In addition to her role as President and CEO of The Balm Box, Liz teachers undergraduate marketing courses at The University of Kansas School of Business. She is a public school and community service advocate, serving on leadership boards for National Charity League for Greater Kansas City and The Mainstream Coalition.
Liz lives in the Kansas City metro with her husband, two teenage kids, and one terrible dog.
