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7th Mar 2025

Moving Through Cancer: The Power of Fitness, Mindset, and Self-Leadership (Day 5)

In this powerful BOLD SPOTLIGHT episode, Karen welcomes Carly Fauth, a fitness instructor, cancer exercise specialist, and founder of Fit Fun Carly, a virtual fitness program that helps people get fit in just 15 minutes a day.

A passionate advocate for mental health through movement, Carly's journey took a profound turn when she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in early 2024.

Instead of stepping back, she channeled her experience into inspiring others—launching her podcast Chemo Coffee Talk from her chemo chair and continuing to coach her clients while undergoing treatment.


5 Key Takeaways

1. Movement is Medicine – Carly didn’t just talk about staying active during cancer treatment—she lived it. Discover how she kept moving every single day, even through chemo.


2. Mindset Over Circumstances – When cancer tried to take control, Carly took the reins. Learn the powerful mental shift that helped her reframe her toughest days.


3. Leading Yourself First – Carly had every reason to hit pause on her business, but she didn’t. Find out the surprising way she turned her own clients into her biggest source of accountability.


4. The Strength of Community – From virtual workouts to a viral burpee challenge, Carly rallied a movement. See how leaning on others made all the difference.


5. Turning Pain into Purpose – Instead of asking “Why me?”, Carly asked, “How can I use this?” The answer led to a podcast, a movement, and a mission that’s just getting started.


"You are not going to be the author of my story—I am. I get to write the narrative, I choose how I show up, and I decide what I let in." - Carly Fauth


Carly embodies strength, resilience, and self-leadership. Her journey proves that even in the darkest moments, we have the power to take control, find purpose, and inspire others. Whether through movement, mindset, or community, Carly shows us that hardship doesn’t have to define us—it can transform us.


Connect with Carly:

Website: https://www.fitfuncarly.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitfuncarly/

Podcast: Chemo Coffee Talk

Email: carly@fitfuncarly.com

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Women Leading Boldly Virtual Summit
🔥 The Future of Leadership is Bold. Are You Ready? 🔥

Women’s leadership has come a long way—but what if progress isn’t permanent?

At the Women Leading Boldly Virtual Summit, top leaders, change-makers, and industry experts are coming together to tackle the biggest threats to women’s advancement—and more importantly, to redefine leadership on our terms.

From breaking barriers in male-dominated industries to leading without burnout, amplifying influence, and building financial power, this summit is about real talk, real strategies, and real change.

Over 5 days, you'll hear powerful conversations, bold insights, and inspiring stories from women who are rewriting the leadership playbook.

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Karen Gombault

I’m Karen, and I know firsthand the challenges of building a passionate career.

As a former CEO with 30 years in corporate leadership, I'm now a leadership coach and mentor, working privately 1:1 with newly promoted and transitioning leaders who are struggling with self-doubt, team dynamics, and overwhelming responsibilities to lead with confidence, build strong relationships, and create lasting impact —without burnout or second-guessing.