Your Life After Breast Cancer: Don't Just Survive, Learn How to Thrive!

Attention women who’ve had breast cancer and are eager and ready
to enter an exciting new phase in their lives…

Don’t let another minute go by without
going for your dreams. It’s time to step into your power, your passion, and your purpose.

Don’t just survive—learn how to Thrive!

Spend just one day with me in New York this summer and I Guarantee you’ll walk away with innovative insights, ideas and an incredibly fresh perspective that will move you from being a Breast Cancer Survivor to a Breast Cancer Thriver!

Come be with other women who understand what you’ve been through. Be empowered, inspired and motivated in this fun, interactive learning, sharing and exploring event…

Your Life After Breast Cancer—Step into Your Purpose and Thrive!

Two Bonuses!

First Bonus: Bring a guest for free! Yes, that’s right! For $97, you can bring your family member, friend, or colleague to the event!
Second Bonus: The first 5 people to sign up will receive a free coaching session with me following the workshop.

Have questions? I'd love to hear from you! That's what I'm here for. If you need more details, want a little walk-through of how the day will unfold or if you are curious about what I do as a Thriver Mentor, I invite you to call me directly. Please call (914) 923-6351, and I'll be happy to help! You can also email me at to set up a time to chat.

Life is NOT a dress rehearsal! Now is the time to start doing all the things you’ve thought about doing but haven’t yet been ready to take the leap of faith.

I hear you saying, “But Rochelle, where do I start?”

Cross Roads That’s why I’m here. I’m going to show you exactly what to do with my step-by-step plan for redesigning your life.

I know women who survive breast cancer can find themselves at a crossroads, not knowing what to do next. They need guidance from someone who’s been there. It’s absolutely invaluable for creating their new lives.

That’s why I’m so passionate about helping other women who’ve been on this journey.

Friends Hugging We share a common bond—we’ve been through the hard stuff, and it’s thankfully behind us. Now it’s time to come together and celebrate what we’ve overcome and what we’re about to become.

I know once you’ve had breast cancer you’re not the same person. I wasn’t either. The disease was a big wake-up call for me but it led to a life more amazing than I ever thought possible.

It’s time to turn your life around. Stick with me and I’ll see you through this transition! You’ll be amazed at what’s on the other side of “Now what?”

Hello, I’m Rochelle Togo-Figa.

I was a 43-year-old divorced woman living in NYC, working in an unfulfilling job and resigned to never marrying again. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, it turned my world upside down. I was devastated and shocked and constantly worried about how I would survive this disease. I began believing I could possibly die.

The only wonderful thing in my life at that time was a very special guy. But I honestly didn’t think he would stick around now that I was pretty sick. I thought nothing could get any worse than this. Then something shifted.

I sat up one morning and thought to myself, “Wait a minute Rochelle, you DO have choices…lots of them.” I realized I could either choose to fall apart, keep feeling sorry for myself and let this disease literally kill me, or take full responsibility for my life and powerfully deal with having breast cancer.

At that very moment, I made a life-altering decision. I chose to shift my mindset and stop looking at the worst-case scenario of every detail in my life.

This was huge because it meant changing every single negative thought about everything in my life and completely reframing them into powerful positive thoughts and affirmations.

I began to practice this daily by listening to motivational tapes and speakers, reading inspirational books, and surrounding myself with loving and supportive people.

Meditating on the beach As I made these changes, magical transformations began to happen. I started thinking about my life in a much more peaceful and positive way. I started to meditate daily and connect with my core self. I stopped pretending I had everything “under control” and began telling myself and others, the truth.

Every day I would journal my step-by-step process. I continually reinforced my mindset by realizing that by controlling my thoughts I could manifest absolutely anything I wanted in my life. As I practiced these steps, I became free, at ease and at peace within myself.

Rob and Rochelle Incredibly, the special man I had started dating just before I was diagnosed told me he wasn’t going anywhere! He was so impressed with my joie de vive and for the person I was becoming during this process—real, authentic, soul-centered—he proposed!

Another miraculous event that occurred was my breast cancer recovery went very well and much quicker than all the doctors had predicted. I began feeling the healthiest and most vibrant in my life. With all these miracles in my life, I decided it was time to chart my own course and follow my dream of helping other women who have had breast cancer break through to their most fulfilling lives.

I made the choice to turn breast cancer on its head.

I made the choice to change my mindset.

One of the first things I did was I slowed myself down. I started spending time with myself. I stopped working and I allowed people to give to and contribute to me. People started reaching out to me. People asked, “How can I help you?” I was just blown away. For the first time in my life, I actually began to enjoy my life in a way that I never did when I was healthy.

I allowed myself to be open to possibilities and opportunities, and guess what, they started coming in droves!

Home and Family Not only have I created a thriving, successful coaching business, and as a motivational speaker, I’ve been happily married for 16 years. My soul mate and I live in our dream home, have done more traveling around the world this year than ever before and have much more quality time to share with friends and loved ones.

I am a fully expressed human being.

I love everything about my life and everything I do, and now I have a burning desire to help other women who have survived breast cancer THRIVE just like me. That’s why I’ve created the website Your Life After Breast Cancer. And that’s why I’ll tirelessly support other women like me.

I’m living my life purpose and loving every minute of it!

In short, breast cancer turned out to be an amazing gift that transformed my life.

Isn’t enjoying your life more and doing the things that matter most to you what life is about?

All these series of events happened because I did one simple thing: I chose to think differently and create a richer, more authentic, more fulfilling lifestyle for myself and those around me.

Today I show women how to approach life confidently and from a place of authenticity and genuineness. I know there are many women joyful they have survived breast cancer and know they have to do things differently than before, but they don’t know how. I show women the steps to follow so that they can live life to its fullest on their terms—with passion and purpose! (By the way, I’m also writing a book—Your Life After Breast Cancer—never thought I’d be a book author, too!)

Dana Boulanger “Rochelle, thank you for lifting the veil and allowing me to see I can go for it! I can actually give myself a hug, a shove, and a smile because I can see where I am going and I know what it takes to get there. Thank you!”

Your passion is moving. Your workshop shifted me from wondering to knowing how to take the next step. Thank you for lifting the veil and allowing me to see I can go for it! I can actually give myself a hug and a shove, and smile because I can see where I am going and I know what it takes to get there. Thank you.

—Dana Boulanger
Publisher of Natural Awakenings Magazine

So, my dear friend, where are you today? How has your life been after breast cancer?

Are you:

still stuck in a dead-end job?
staying in an unfulfilling marriage?
continuing to take care of everyone but yourself first?
putting off a much-needed vacation?
settling for what feels like a half-life?
feeling lost and unmotivated?

All of this is completely understandable—but the good news is you can do something about it, just like I did.

Breast cancer can be a gift. You may not believe that in this moment, but you will absolutely after we’re done talking!

It’s funny isn’t it, how when you’re given the big D (diagnosis) you find yourself thinking other women get this, not me. Yet when you hear of women overcoming cancer and going on to be exceptional thrivers, again, you think, other women do this, not me. It seems easier and more natural for others to go this route. Looks like “they” have it all together or “they” somehow have toughness or willpower or some illusive trait I don’t seem to have.

“Nonsense!” I say. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

You might hear about other women doing amazing things after they’ve had breast cancer (you’ll read about some of them on this page), whether in your neighborhood, across the country or on the news and think, Nah, I couldn’t do what they do.

Let me ask you this—have you tried? I mean really tried? I bet there is something inside that’s calling to you…

It’s time to redesign your life. You can be a thriver, too!

Nancy Loven “Rochelle clearly cared, not only about my success, but about me as a person...”

What impacted me most was how much Rochelle clearly cared, not only about my success, but about me as a person. She really LISTENED, letting me talk about my underlying fears and emotions pertaining to running my own business for the first time. She helped me shift the way I was thinking about my business. This in turn enabled me to reach beyond my comfort zone and to take my business to the next level.

Thank you Rochelle!

—Nancy Loven, CH
Trance Westchester, LLC

The truth is, we are all heroes. We’re here, aren’t we? We have already proven we’re heroes just by surviving breast cancer—a feat a heck of a lot of other women have not had to face—so don’t sell yourself short, ladies—I say, “Game on!” Each and every one of you has what it takes to live the life you want the way you want. Just decide to move forward and I’ll show you the rest.

Okay, so let’s take a moment here and look at some thrivers who are doing incredible things with their lives. By the way, you’ll be meeting women just like them and women who are just starting their journey of exploration at this workshop.

You see, it doesn’t matter when you had breast cancer or how old you are, it’s never too late to start again. Start thriving now!

The stories of these women are, in no way meant to intimidate you, but to show you the possibilities—the infinite possibilities of what you can do. Sometimes, it takes a life-changing event like breast cancer to make us dream the big dream.

Here are some examples of women thrivers to give you that little bit of extra encouragement to come and join me. Read on and be inspired…

Donna Deegan is a journalist, philanthropist, and marathoner. A three-time breast cancer survivor, she is the founder and president of The Donna Foundation, which funds the critical needs of underserved women with breast cancer. She is also the founder of 26.2 with Donna, the nation’s only marathon distance race dedicated solely to breast cancer research and care. Donna is an evening news anchor for First Coast News, Gannett Broadcasting’s NBC and ABC affiliate stations in Jacksonville Florida.

Donna is an incredibly energetic, vivacious lady and her passion for her purpose shines through everything she does. If she hadn’t had breast cancer publicly on TV, none of the amazing things she’s done since then would have happened. Here are some words of encouragement from her: “Realize your purpose—it’s one of those things where if your eyes are open and you’re aware, that’s the first step to anything. Allow yourself to be aware of the possibilities. Match your passions with your talents. You can go as far as you want to go. I really believe that. It’s all about connecting with others.”

Gina Andrews was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 at 31 years old, six days after delivering her child. She soon found out there were limited resources for women, specifically under the age of 40. Gina strives to promote early breast cancer detection, bring awareness to young women, and raise funds through her apparel line to donate to charities that provide breast cancer services through her new company, SaveRBoobies.

Gina’s sensitive, thoughtful nature is combined with a strong inner power that has stood the test of time. Breast cancer created an unexpected door of opportunity for Gina. She instinctively knew she was chosen to make a difference for other women facing the same challenge: “I felt it wasn’t really about me. It was about taking my experience and not allowing other women to go through what I went through and try to really help them with support, love, hope and whatever resources I could provide.”

Patricia Royall is the founder of Jazzy Johnnies, a line of patient wear that is dignified, stylish, and comfortable. A breast cancer survivor of 16 years, she has been a soloist for the International Cast of “Up with People.” She later went into non-profit arts administration and was Executive Director of The Center for the Arts at the Chocolate Church and Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance.

Who would have thought a day spent in a hospital waiting room would change Patricia’s life? She was tired of wearing typical hospital gowns for her breast cancer treatments. On that fateful day, she rummaged around and found a Johnnie much different from the rest. Patricia says: “In that span of that 12-minue treatment, I decided I’m going to do something about these Johnnies and I’m going to call them Jazzy Johnnies. That was my “ah-ha” moment. I just knew I wanted to create something of comfort for my cancer comrades.”

Andrea Raynor a graduate of Harvard Divinity School, is a United Methodist minister, a chaplain, and a cancer survivor. In the aftermath of September 11th, she served as a chaplain to the morgue at Ground Zero, offering blessings over remains and support to the many workers there. Her new book, The Voice That Calls You Home, a collection of essays from her life experiences, was recently published by Atria Books, a division of Simon and Schuster.

Andrea, known as Andy, is an articulate, down-to-earth, stalwart champion of the homeless, the sick and the dying. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at 45 while she was in the process of writing her book. Having breast cancer opened her eyes to the stark reality of her own mortality and made her dig deep inside her soul to find a new inner strength. Soon those experiences also found their way onto the pages. Andy sums up the essence of her book: “It’s not about going to that other home after we die, but it’s really finding a new sense of home within ourselves and feeling at home in the world. That feeling at home is where we feel happy and well and whole regardless of what happens to us in our lives.”

Remember, I said these stories are not meant to intimidate you. They are simply examples of women who have not let breast cancer be the end but the beginning. No one expects you to become the next poster girl for a breast cancer research center or to start joining the cause for saving the whales.

These women are thrivers. These women are no different than you. They’ve taken something that’s so traumatic and turned it into a life-positive experience. It’s been transformational for them. It was transformational for me. And it will be transformational for you.

I know what’s possible. It took breast cancer for me to be living my dream.

Whatever your dreams are, they’re yours and they’re possible.

Michelle Tenzyk “Rochelle inspired, encouraged and challenged us to reach for our dreams. It is possible. She made a believer in me.”

Rochelle provides a level of authenticity and genuineness which matches my approach and style. I am comfortable implementing her methods and am seeing immediate results. At the workshop she inspired, encouraged, and challenged us to reach for our dreams. It is possible. She has made a believer in me. I am now a proud participant in her VIP program, gaining additional momentum for my business—knowing I will be soaring in no time.

—Michelle Tenzyk
Principal
East Tenth Group

So, what’s holding you back from...

taking that night school course in your favorite subject?
making that career change you always wanted?
starting your own business?
repairing an important relationship?
volunteering at your local library?
becoming a tap dancer?

Learn to uncover your passion and unleash your purpose.

In this one-day transformational event, you’ll learn the steps to take for:

living your purpose
starting your own business
writing a book
clarifying your life purpose
how to love who you are today
surround yourself with a positive supportive network
uncovering your passion
embracing life

It’s all about mindset. Remember in my story how I told you I decided to change my thinking? My healing breakthroughs began to happen when I started to speak and think differently.

Cari Vollmer “She REALLY helped me see how important it is to develop and nurture a healthy mindset…”

What I loved best about Rochelle’s training is the wisdom she shared about how important our MINDSET is to our success. She really helped me see how important it is to develop and nurture a healthy mindset because if you don’t think you can do it, you can’t. Rochelle had us delve into our own mindset “gunk” in a way that was not intimidating but very liberating!

Rochelle Togo-Figa lights up the stage, is a pure joy to learn from, and made me feel like MY success was the most important thing in the world to her. Rochelle’s authenticity and humor enhanced her ability to teach many attendees with ease and grace, while also increasing their confidence in their own ability!

—Cari Vollmer
LifeOnTrack

What I’ve learned from having breast cancer is we all have the capacity to handle far more than we think we can. This is an opportunity to become present to the extraordinary human being that you are.

You have a choice to live your life powerfully or keep doing what you’ve been doing. It may but be a harsh reality to face, but what you’ve been doing may have led to you getting sick in the first place. But this isn’t about dwelling on the past, it’s about the future.

Together we can eradicate the word “survivor” because breast cancer is behind you. It’s time to thrive!

Blueprint Thriver Plan By the end of our time together, you’ll walk out with a step-by-step blueprint of what’s next for you.

Breast cancer is a wake-up call to go after your dreams. This is just the beginning!

Join me for this fabulous event. The healing breakthroughs began to happen for me when I started to think and speak differently and visualize myself well.

You do have what it takes. You do have all the “stuff” necessary. And you do have a right to as much happiness and joy as every other human being in this world.

Women Smiling Break out of your shell. Move beyond the status quo.

Join the growing sisterhood of breast cancer thrivers starting now!

Your Life After Breast Cancer—Step into Your Purpose and Thrive!

YES Rochelle, I am super excited to come and spend a day with you and find out how I can go from surviving to thriving! I’m really looking forward to creating my very own step-by-step plan for what’s next in my life, and to be in the company of other women who want to do the same!

I understand registration starts at 9:00 am and the day ends at 4:00 pm. I also understand that I am responsible for my own travel arrangements and for my lunch.

Take Advantage of the
Special Price of $97 Today!

Remember, the Two Bonuses!

First Bonus: Bring a guest for free! Yes, that’s right! For $97, you can bring your family member, friend, or colleague to the event!
Second Bonus: The first 5 people to sign up will receive a free coaching session with me following the workshop.

(For your free guest, please enter the name, e-mail address, and phone number in the
Comments/Special Delivery Instructions at the bottom of the shopping cart form.)

I have purposely kept the price of this event very reasonable so I can get as many women as possible together. Think about how much your life is worth—doesn’t it make sense to a step forward and take the challenge of becoming a thriver? It’s in your best interest not to let this opportunity slip by.

Female hands I can’t wait to meet you in person. See you soon for an incredible event that will change the way you live. Grab my hand, and together we’ll get you on the path of living your power, passion and purpose.

Let me help you thrive.

In love and support, with all best wishes,

Rochelle Togo-Figa

PS: We’re all in a different place in our life journey. There is no right or wrong way to go about living a new life. You don’t need to compare yourself to anyone else, whether they’ve climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, opened a clothing store on 5th and main or simply learned how to knit. Whatever brings you the most joy, whatever you’re passionate about, you can aim your life in that direction and live what you love to do. Take action now.

PPS: If you’re on the fence, and not sure if you’re ready to make changes, that’s just fine. Come and join us anyway. Think of it as a fact-finding mission, but remember, another day spent settling for the status quo is a day lost to new opportunities. Chances are, you’ll get a lot more out of this workshop than just the facts. Don’t miss out. It is probably exactly what you need to do!