Facing Pancreatic Cancer: How Early Detection and Self-Advocacy Changed Everything

Episode Summary:In this episode of the Beautifully Broken Podcast, Kyle Samuels—Founder & CEO of Creative Talent Endeavors (CTE)—opens up about his unexpected journey through a pancreatic cancer diagnosis and what it taught him about self-advocacy, resilience, and the importance of early detection. Kyle’s story is a raw and inspiring look at how one moment can shift everything—and how listening to your body (and your loved ones) can literally save your life.Together, we explore his role as a disruptor in executive recruiting, the cultural disparities in healthcare, and the power of community when navigating illness. This is a conversation about hope, awareness, and the healing that happens when you embrace being beautifully broken.

HIGHLIGHTS[2:52] Kyle breaks down what's broken in traditional recruitment and what he's doing differently [6:05] The Friday night that changed everything: Kyle’s mysterious symptoms lead to a shocking discovery [12:05] Why early detection and a simple blood test (CA 19-9) may have saved Kyle’s life [17:48] Navigating treatment and the mental/emotional recovery that follows [28:39] Proactive scanning: the game-changer in catching cancer early [30:28] Building the mental strength to handle unexpected health journeys [33:20] Talking about health inequities and why cultural shifts are needed [40:25] Health behavior and awareness in different communities [41:16] Gratitude, healing, and the new mission that emerged from the pain

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