In this deeply personal and emotional episode, we sit down with our dear friend Leslie Tapia to share her BRCA2 diagnosis journey and what it truly means to navigate health, fear, and strength as a mother of two daughters.

Leslie and host Natalia Paulino have been close friends for over 15 years, first meeting in a salon in Texas and staying connected through life, motherhood, and now one of Leslie’s most transformative chapters. In this conversation, Leslie opens up about discovering her BRCA2 gene mutation, the decisions that followed, and how motherhood shaped every step of her journey.

This episode is about more than a diagnosis. It’s about advocating for yourself, understanding genetic testing, protecting your future, and showing up for your children — even when you’re scared. It’s also about awareness, education, and reminding women that they are not alone.

Whether you’re a mom, a woman considering genetic testing, or someone supporting a loved one, this conversation is meant to inform, empower, and hold space for you.

✨ Topics we cover:

• What a BRCA2 diagnosis really means
• The emotional impact of genetic testing
• Navigating motherhood while facing health decisions
• Talking to children during hard seasons
• Why BRCA awareness matters for women and moms

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Welcome to Find Your Flow with Work & Momlife, the go-to podcast for moms navigating the world of business and motherhood! Hosted by Natalia Paulino and Amanda Li, both successful NYC realtors serving Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Long Island, this podcast is all about finding what works for you—without the pressure of a one-size-fits-all approach.

Each month, we dive deep into a new topic, sharing our personal experiences on blending work and mom life successfully. We also bring in expert guests and fellow moms to discuss their strategies, insights, and lessons learned—because we believe success comes in many forms. Whether it’s business growth, time management, self-care, or parenting wins, we explore what helps us thrive in both roles.

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