Facing Pancreatic Cancer: How Early Detection and Self-Advocacy Changed Everything

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Beautifully Broken Podcast, Kyle Samuels—Founder & CEO of Creative Talent Endeavors (CTE)—opens up about his unexpected journey through a pancreatic cancer diagnosis and what it taught him about self-advocacy, resilience, and the importance of early detection. Kyle’s story is a raw and inspiring look at how one moment can shift everything—and how listening to your body (and your loved ones) can literally save your life. Together, we explore his role as a disruptor in executive recruiting, the cultural disparities in healthcare, and the power of community when navigating illness. This is a conversation about hope, awareness, and the healing that happens when you embrace being beautifully broken. HIGHLIGHTS [2:52] Kyle breaks down what's broken in traditional recruitment and what he's doing differently [6:05] The Friday night that changed everything: Kyle’s mysterious symptoms lead to a shocking discovery [12:05] Why early detection and a simple blood test (CA 19-9) may have saved Kyle’s life [17:48] Navigating treatment and the mental/emotional recovery that follows [28:39] Proactive scanning: the game-changer in catching cancer early [30:28] Building the mental strength to handle unexpected health journeys [33:20] Talking about health inequities and why cultural shifts are needed [40:25] Health behavior and awareness in different communities [41:16] Gratitude, healing, and the new mission that emerged from the pain CONNECT WITH KYLE Website: https://www.hirecte.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylesamuels/ UPGRADE YOUR WELLNESS Silver Biotics Wound Healing Gel: https://bit.ly/3JnxyDD (30% off) (Use Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for Discount) Saga Bands: https://ca.saga.fitness/?ref=titvyccm Code: beautifullybroken StemRegen: https://www.stemregen.co/products/stemregen?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=1&affid=52 Code: beautifullybroken LightPathLED https://lightpathled.pxf.io/c/3438432/2059835/25794 Code: beautifullybroken   CONNECT WITH FREDDIE   Check out my website and store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world)   Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/beautifullybroken.world/)   YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@BeautifullyBrokenWorld)