In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, Diane Gilman, known to millions as the “Queen of Jeans” from QVC and HSN, opens up about her life-changing journey with breast cancer. As a breast cancer survivor, Diane shares the highs and lows of her diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, offering listeners an intimate look at how this experience transformed her outlook on life. With October marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Diane devotes this episode to discussing the lessons learned through her battle with cancer and how she discovered resilience and strength during her darkest moments.

Diane invites listeners to take a moment to reflect on their health and the importance of early detection. Her story is a powerful reminder that we are never alone in our struggles and that we can overcome adversity with the right mindset and support.

Key Takeaways:

1. Facing Cancer Head-On: Diane recalls the moment she learned of her diagnosis and how she reframed the terrifying news by breaking it down into manageable parts, allowing her to tackle the battle with positivity.
2. A Lesson in Self-Care: Despite a thriving fashion career, Diane admits that self-care had taken a backseat in her life. She emphasizes how crucial it is to prioritize one’s health, even in the face of demanding responsibilities.
3. The Shift from Control to Acceptance: A self-proclaimed control freak, Diane had to relinquish control over her life and put her trust in her medical team, allowing her to focus on healing.
4. Role Reversal: Diane reflects on her journey from being the star of the fashion world to just another patient at the hospital, highlighting the humbling experience of cancer treatment.
5. Finding Purpose in Pain: Through her experiences, Diane discovered a new purpose—using her platform to spread awareness and advocate for women’s health, especially for older women facing similar battles.

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A fashion rule-breaker with millions of loyal fans, the charismatic pearl-haired, “Queen of Jeans,” Diane Gilman is 78 years young and embracing aging instead of fighting it. An inspiration for women embracing their third act, Diane is The top Tele-retailing brand globally who is just getting started, and not unlike many women’s stories, recognition for Diane came later in life with the launch of her DG2 Jeans line on HSN which has become the top tele-retailing brand globally, over $100 million dollars a year in retail sales domestically, could be seen on QVC UK, Italy, France, Australia & Canada. Her latest book, “Too Young to be Old,” is another compelling take on conquering life’s challenges and harnessing one’s own power to live a “third act” filled with dream-catching and fulfillment.

After 30 years of experience in front of the camera connecting with the baby boomer audience on television, Diane has set out to become a proaging advocate and a "Silver-haired Influencer". Through social media, YouTube and the launch of her podcast, Too Young To Be Old, Diane's goal is to educate and inspire the 50+ community in a range of lifestyle topics such as nutrition, health & wellness, fashion, beauty & skincare, and any other topics covering aging solutions.