Have you ever built a life that looked good from the outside but left you exhausted on the inside? Brooks Bell knows that feeling. At 38, she was the driven CEO who could carry it all until her body told her something wasn’t right. What followed was not only a cancer diagnosis but a reckoning with how she had been living.
This story isn’t just about surviving illness. It is about letting go of perfection, rediscovering joy, and realizing that fun is a form of healing, too. Brooks learned to trade achievement for presence and to see connection as the real measure of success.
Take your time with this one. It is tender and full of light.
What You’ll Hear
How ignoring small signs can change everything
The moment Brooks finally let herself feel
Why fun and play became her new measure of joy
What happens when identity is no longer tied to success
The power of turning pain into purpose through connection
About Brooks Bell
Brooks Bell is a cancer survivor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of World Class Clothing, a nonprofit brand raising awareness about colonoscopies and funding screenings for underinsured communities. After being diagnosed with colon cancer at 38, Brooks turned her experience into a mission to normalize prevention while creating more space for fun, connection, and joy.
Connect with Brooks:
Website: @WorldclassClothing https://www.worldclassclothing.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldclass_clothing
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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Brooks Bell's early career as a CEO
16:30 The moment that changed everything
26:40 Cancer diagnosis at 38
33:00 Rebuilding life after treatment
44:30 Learning to embrace fun and joy
52:00 Founding World Class Clothing
1:03:00 Brooks' message for listeners
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