What happens when your dream job meets your mission to serve at scale? In this powerful episode of The Burnout Club, host Patrice Bonfiglio sits down with Suzanne Stone, President & CEO of Livestrong, for an in-depth conversation on advocacy, purpose-driven leadership, and the emotional toll of navigating healthcare systems. Suzanne shares her journey from Emmy-winning television producer to nonprofit powerhouse, reflecting on the moment she realized she wanted her impact to reach far beyond one person at a time.

Listeners will gain crucial insights into the work Suzanne and her team are doing at Livestrong, from developing AI-powered survivorship tools to navigating complex Medicaid policy changes. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever been a caregiver, worked in the social impact sector, or felt overwhelmed by bureaucracy while trying to help a loved one.

✨ What You’ll Learn

• How Suzanne Stone transitioned from local advocacy to national leadership
• What it really means to create "impact at scale"
• The unexpected emotional rewards of indirect service
• Key exemptions and practical steps around the new Medicaid work requirement
• How Livestrong's AI chatbot "Ellis" is transforming cancer support
• Why TikTok matters in healthcare advocacy
• The importance of rest, renewal, and personal challenges for burnout prevention

About Suzanne Stone:

Suzanne Stone is the President & CEO of Livestrong, where she leads with compassion, innovation, and a commitment to improving the quality of life for anyone affected by cancer. A graduate of Texas Christian University and Louisiana native, Suzanne began her career in television, earning a regional Emmy before transitioning to the nonprofit sector. She has held leadership roles at CASA, Children’s Miracle Network, Susan G. Komen Greater Central and East Texas, and more. At Livestrong, she champions initiatives like fertility preservation, AI-powered survivorship tools, and educational resources, all while embodying a deep belief in people-first leadership. Suzanne is also an advocate for personal growth, trying something new every month—from pottery to surfing to bartending.

🌟 Website: www.livestrong.org
🌟 Instagram: @livestrong
🌟 LinkedIn: Suzanne Stone

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