Kicking Cancer's Ass

Kicking Cancer's Ass


Episode 02: Misery is Optional: How Ami Tully Lotka Beat Cancer with Humor, Leadership, and Radical Joy

July 02, 2025

Triple-negative breast cancer wasn’t on Ami Tully Lotka’s calendar—but neither was giving up. In this powerful episode, the seasoned entrepreneur and financial services consultant shares how she applied 25+ years of leadership to navigate one of life’s hardest curveballs.

Ami opens up about:

  • The moment she almost skipped the mammogram that saved her life.
  • Her radical choice to lead her cancer journey with humor (yes, even through chemo).
  • Why she told clients “Don’t make decisions for me”—and how her business stayed strong through treatment.
  • The role of family, faith, and one joke per week in keeping her going.

If you’ve been diagnosed, know someone who has, or simply need a dose of courage—this episode will lift you up