Positive Deposits Podcast

Jennifer Jackson is a breast cancer warrior who shares her journey after battling with Stage 2B, Triple Positive Breast Cancer. Despite the hurricane, she was able to push through all the treatments, surgeries and chemo to move past her fears in order to maintain her survivorship. All in all she is a fighter inside and out!

Dr Chester Charles is a clinical audiologist who shares his encounter with cancer within his family and veterans that he currently works closely with. With the ability to have knowledge and equity about medications as well as treatment, it has been his blessing to educate those around him that enter into survivorship with cancer.

Scott Odom, a Coaches vs Cancer Hardwood Hero, shares his journey of surviving his bone cancer diagnosis of Osteosarcoma at the early age of 14 and how he gives back to the youth that have experienced the same type of cancer through basketball charity fundraisers. He has truly been an example of perseverance and stepping up to the plate when the ball was in his court of survivorship.

Taron Johnson who has served as a caregiver for various members of his family openly shares about his experience as a caregiver for his father who was unexpectedly diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Andrea Gentry, mother of President/Founder of Positive Deposits Inc Presley Nelson Jr, opens up about her experience with cancer affecting her father, how she was able to navigate through cancer multiples times with her son, and what strength looks like to support survivorship.

Melanie Shari Walker shares openly about her unique journey dealing with a rare form of brain cancer, GI Neuroendocrine Cancer.

Linda Spruill shares her journey battling Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) a non invasive diagnosis of breast cancer. Despite her treatment of chemotherapy, radiation and several surgeries she was able to conquer her diagnosis with grace. She also opens up about pursuit of becoming a plus size model and being a testimony that you can be beautiful after cancer.

As we close out Black History Month, Dr. Shaunda Grisby, a surgical breast oncologist, shares with us the various ways she has helped women and men with breast cancer in the hospital as well as in the community. She opens up about breast cancer prevention tips and operating after hours in the local New Orleans community center.

Jasmine Souers is a stage 1 breast cancer warrior who shares her journey of survivorship and the process of undergoing a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction plus 25 rounds of proton therapy radiation. Jasmine also reveals how her testimony and battle helped her create her own non profit, For the Breast of Us, that is the first inclusive breast cancer community for all women of color.

Andrea Clary is a warrior and survivor of Acute Myeloid Leukemia who found her inner strength to overcome her diagnosis. With the help of family, meditation and her faith, she was able to get back into normalcy and enjoy survivorship.

April Freeman is a triple negative breast cancer warrior who shares her journey through diagnosis, treatment and placing God first during survivorship.

Ryan Fuson opens up about the early detection of testicular cancer and treatment , the experience of being a Hardwood Hero and giving back to the cancer community.

As we close out Black History Month, Dr. Shaunda Grisby, a surgical breast oncologist, shares with us the various ways she has helped women and men with breast cancer in the hospital as well as in the community. She opens up about breast cancer prevention tips and operating after hours in the local New Orleans community center.

In honor of Black History Month, This exclusive interview with Richmond's very own legend Lonnie B (founder of the famous Art of Noise) who speaks up and out about his journey in becoming a Testicular Cancer survivor. He elaborates on how his wife helped him discover the diagnosis, fatherhood and educates on ways to stay focused during survivorship as well as post treatment.

Matt Krimm, cancer survivor and owner of Cinder BBQ & Civil Cigar Lounge, openly shares his unique experience with his diagnosis of colon cancer. Matt Krimm also talks about his success as an entrepreneur and the obstacles he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the support he has provided families with his restaurant business.

Dr. Eddie Connor is an international speaker, college professor, and conference host of Vision Summit opens up about his cancer journey and how he survived his diagnosis of Non Hodgkins Lymphoma Stage IV. Dr. Connor speaks about racial discrimination, family support and most importantly how cancer has not been his downfall but a true testimony for others experiencing survivorship.

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Presley Nelson Jr, Founder & President of Positive Deposits Inc., invites Angel Livas, CEO of DC Media Connect & Producer of Tamar Braxtons new podcast Under Construction, again to walk down the journey of his second encounter with cancer in a completely different form, Non Hodgkins Lymphoma Stage IV. She also unpacks the vision of Positive Deposits, fatherhood and the second wave of survivorship.