The Reroute Kasey Altman

Words matter. They have power and carry weight. How we describe the lived experiences of others or our own experiences can have immense impact. Some stories can let the reader know they’re not alone. Some authors can make readers feel seen and understood. 
In this episode, you’ll hear a conversation between two writers: John Green and Kasey in the last interview she recorded before she passed. John is the author of the emotional New York Times bestselling novel, The Fault in Our Stars, which describes the lives and relationship between two young people living with cancer. He writes with love and gives life to experiences that are almost impossible to describe. He’s humble, thoughtful, and their conversation brought Kasey comfort. Listen in for a look behind the scenes, behind the dust jacket, and behind the man.
 
You’ll hear: 
John’s experience on the set of The Fault in Our Stars and the new adaptation film based on his novel, Turtles All the Way Down (filming now!) His time as a student chaplain at a children's hospital in Ohio and what made him walk away from it The friendship that inspired The Fault in Our Stars and what struck Kasey most about the book and the film What they would each change about the healthcare paradigm  The language used to describe the lives of those living with cancer and which words are doing a disservice to the community Kasey and John’s take on the big question: What is the meaning of life?  And much more  
Books mentioned: The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down, and his newest, The Anthropocene Reviewed 
 
Follow John on Instagram @johngreenwritesbooks 
Subscribe to his Youtube channels CrashCourse and Vlogbrothers
Listen to his podcasts The Anthropocene Reviewed and Dear Hank and John

We’d be honored if you’d consider donating to the Kasey Altman Research Fund through Rein in Sarcoma and help continue to legacy Kasey started: https://www.reininsarcoma.org/sarcoma-story-kasey-altman/ A donation size of any amount can make a difference in further ARMS treatment research! Thank you!

Please consider sending love and support to Kasey's family in whatever capacity you can at this time.

The Altman Family
P.O. Box 261273
San Diego, CA 92126

I’d be honored if you’d consider donating to the Kasey Altman Research Fund through Rein in Sarcoma: http://www.reininsarcoma.org/donation-form/ (Be sure to select “Kasey Altman Research Fund” in the Named Funds dropdown) A donation size of any amount can make a huge difference! Thank you!

Today I am talking with the hilarious and inspiring Drew Afualo. Drew quickly amassed over 7 million followers on TikTok giving misogynistic troll a taste of their own medicine. 
We’re discussing: 
Drew's past and what contributed to her success The philosophy behind what Drew does Crazy responses we've both received Also we play a game! And more  
I’d be honored if you’d consider donating to the Kasey Altman Research Fund through Rein in Sarcoma: http://www.reininsarcoma.org/donation-form/ (Be sure to select “Kasey Altman Research Fund” in the Named Funds dropdown) A donation size of any amount can make a huge difference! Thank you!
 
Want even more content? Consider throwing a few bucks towards production costs at Kasey’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kaseyaltman

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I’m coming at ya with another interview from the Milken Institute Global Conference. This week I sit down with Les Borsai and if you’re at all interested in NFTs, you’ll want to listen in. Les is an entrepreneur, he’s a financial consultant specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, and he also spent a good amount of time in the music industry. Les offers some great insights into the cryptocurrency conversation, but don’t let that fool you. He’s an incredibly thoughtful guest with words of wisdom to offer YOU no matter what your interests are. Join us for this thought-provoking conversation and leave inspired to put your full weight behind your next good idea-whether you’re “ready” or not! Let’s dive in!
 
We’re discussing: 
Les’ journey from being an outcast in middle school, leaving home at 16, being a rave promoter in the 80s, to now: co-founder of Wave Financial, a digital assets management company managing $1.5 billion in assets Changing the conversation around what success is and how he defines it for his life (it’s not what you think!) What perfectionism REALLY is and how to overcome it How Les crossed over from music promotion and management to finance and what they all have in common His passion for NFTs and what qualities he appreciates about the industry Why collaboration is key (coming from a guy who prefers doing it on his own) And much more!   
You can follow Les on Twitter @les.eth and on Linkedin @Les Borsai
Read about Wave Financial here: https://wavegp.com/about/
Learn more about Les here: https://milkeninstitute.org/events/gc22/speakers/53236

I’d be honored if you’d consider donating to the Kasey Altman Research Fund through Rein in Sarcoma: http://www.reininsarcoma.org/donation-form/ (Be sure to select “Kasey Altman Research Fund” in the Named Funds dropdown) A donation size of any amount can make a huge difference! Thank you!
 
Want even more content? Consider throwing a few bucks towards production costs at Kasey’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kaseyaltman

Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kasey.altman


Follow me on IG so you don't miss a thing! https://instagram.com/the.reroute 
 
Want to collab? Email me at inquiries@the-reroute.com 

Things feel heavy. Tragedy continues to strike. But how can we remain hopeful? What can we do to make sure hate does not win? As we approach the six year anniversary of the tragic mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, I sit down with the club’s former owner and founding CEO of onePULSE Foundation, Barbara Poma. We’re meeting together while at the Milken Institute Global Conference and we’re joined by Earl Crittenden, Board Chairman of onePULSE Foundation. Join me for this inspiring conversation with two changemakers and listen in for how their community has met tragedy with unity. Their foundation is addressing hate in the world and these two are committed to making love, acceptance, and inclusion WIN in the end. 
 
We’re discussing: 
How the Orlando community remembers the 49 lives lost and how you can get involved Details of the National Pulse Memorial and Museum and the community input that inspired its design  Cities fracturing in the wake of tragedies: has Orlando been broken? The other memorial sites Barbara received advice from and how it shaped onePULSE’s process How Barbara’s life trajectory shifted after the shooting and what she’s been working on since The legacy that onePULSE Foundation hopes to leave and inspire And more   
Get involved with onePulse Foundation @ https://onepulsefoundation.org/
Connect with Barbara @ bp@onepulsefoundation.org
 
In memoriam:
Stanley Almodovar III, 23; 
Amanda Alvear, 25; 
Oscar A. Aracena-Montero, 26; 
Rodolfo Ayala-Ayala, 33; 
Alejandro Barrios Martinez, 21; 
Martin Benitez Torres, 33; 
Antonio D. Brown, 30; 
Darryl R. Burt II, 29; 
Jonathan A. Camuy Vega, 24; 
Angel L. Candelario-Padro, 28; 
Simon A. Carrillo Fernandez, 31; 
Juan Chevez-Martinez, 25; 
Luis D. Conde, 39; 
Cory J. Connell, 21; 
Tevin E. Crosby, 25; 
Franky J. Dejesus Velazquez, 50; 
Deonka D. Drayton, 32; 
Mercedez M. Flores, 26; 
Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, 22; 
Juan R. Guerrero, 22; 
Paul T. Henry, 41; 
Frank Hernandez, 27; 
Miguel A. Honorato, 30; 
Javier Jorge-Reyes, 40; 
Jason B. Josaphat, 19;
Eddie J. Justice, 30; 
Anthony L. Laureano Disla, 25; 
Christopher A. Leinonen, 32; 
Brenda L. Marquez McCool, 49; 
Jean C. Mendez Perez, 35;
Akyra Monet Murray, 18; 
Kimberly Morris, 37; 
Jean C. Nieves Rodriguez, 27; 
Luis O. Ocasio-Capo, 20; 
Geraldo A. Ortiz-Jimenez, 25; 
Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, 36; 
Joel Rayon Paniagua, 32; 
Enrique L. Rios Jr., 25; 
Juan P. Rivera Velazquez, 37; 
Yilmary Rodriguez Solivan, 24; 
Christopher J. Sanfeliz, 24; 
Xavier Emmanuel Serrano Rosado, 35; 
Gilberto Ramon Silva Menendez, 25; 
Edward Sotomayor Jr., 34; 
Shane E. Tomlinson, 33; 
Leroy Valentin Fernandez, 25; 
Luis S. Vielma, 22; 
Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon, 37; 
Jerald A. Wright, 31
 

I’d be honored if you’d consider donating to the Kasey Altman Research Fund through Rein in Sarcoma: http://www.reininsarcoma.org/donation-form/ (Be sure to select “Kasey Altman Research Fund” in the Named Funds dropdown) A donation size of any amount can make a huge difference! Thank you!
 
Want even more content? Consider throwing a few bucks towards production costs at Kasey’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kaseyaltman

Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kasey.altman


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Well, it started. I began treatment with the neoantigen vaccine. I’ve been waiting a year for this treatment and I’m finally here. On this week’s mini episode, I give you an update on the treatment: where I’m at, how it’s going, what are the next steps, and how you can help.  It’s been a long road to get to this point and there’s a lot riding on this treatment. I’m grateful for this opportunity. I feel shitty, but I do have hope. Let’s get into it.  
 
I’m sharing:
My current reality: the good, the bad, and the ugly The weight of emotional labor and vulnerability hangovers - can you relate? My physical and emotional pain points (got any ideas for relief?) What I’m hoping for NEXT week plus what’s coming further down the line with treatment My thoughts for those battling invisible illness  The easiest thing you can do to support me right now (it’s FREE!) What’s next on the podcast And more
I’d be honored if you’d consider donating to the Kasey Altman Research Fund through Rein in Sarcoma: http://www.reininsarcoma.org/donation-form/ (Be sure to select “Kasey Altman Research Fund” in the Named Funds dropdown) A donation size of any amount can make a huge difference! Thank you!
 
Want even more content? Consider throwing a few bucks towards production costs at Kasey’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kaseyaltman

Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kasey.altman


Follow me on IG so you don't miss a thing! https://instagram.com/the.reroute 
 
Want to collab? Email me at inquiries@the-reroute.com 
 
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