ANNA AND JORDAN RATHKOPF
Cancer Survivor & Caregiver
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Anna and Jordan Rathkopf, following Anna's cancer diagnosis at age 37, have transformed their personal journey into a platform for fostering open dialogue about illness and caregiving, with a strong focus on creating safer, more inclusive workspaces. Through their experiences, they highlight the often-overlooked role of caregiving, offering insights on how to navigate the challenges it brings both personally and professionally. By using conversations and visual storytelling, they aim to improve work culture by encouraging open communication, empathy, and support for caregivers, ultimately fostering a more compassionate and resilient workplace environment.
SPEAKING TOPICS & WORKSHOPS INCLUDE:
The Complex Realities of Being a Caregiver: Balancing Personal, Emotional, and Professional Challenges
Supporting Colleagues Through Illness: Fostering Compassionate and Flexible Work Environments
Family Dynamics and Illness: Navigating Emotional Shifts and Evolving Roles
Patient-Centric Representation in Marketing and PR: Moving Beyond Stereotypes to Authentic Narratives
Patient-Centric Representation in Media and Journalism: Moving Beyond Stereotypes to Authentic Narratives
The Emotional Burden of Concealment: Finding Strength Through Transparency and Vulnerability to Survive
Challenging Misconceptions About Illness: Rethinking Treatment, Recovery, and the Myth of Survivorship
HOW CAN THE RATHKOPFS HELP YOU?
We use our award-winning skills in visuals, education, and public speaking to help corporations, medical institutions, and outreach groups support and recognize their teams.
Sixty percent of Americans are managing at least one chronic health condition, and this is projected to increase with the rise of long Covid.
Companies with wellness programs experience a 15-55% reduction in healthcare costs.
Firms that have received awards for their health, safety, and well-being initiatives had a 115% growth in earnings per share compared with the 27% earnings per share seen in their competitors.
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SPEAKING TOPICS/WORKSHOPS
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The Complex Realities of Being a Caregiver: Balancing Personal, Emotional, and Professional Challenges
Jordan cared for Anna during her breast cancer treatment, dealing with stress and guilt. Anna later became a caregiver for her mother, experiencing the sacrifices involved. They share their insights on self-care while caring for others and improving outcomes for the patient and the support network.
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Supporting Colleagues Through Illness: Fostering Compassionate and Flexible Work Environments
Anna and Jordan share their transformative experiences, emphasizing empathy, understanding, and communication in fostering a supportive workplace. Discover the profound impact of a nurturing community on navigating illness at work. Gain practical insights and inspiration to create a more supportive environment for all.
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Family Dynamics and Illness: Navigating Emotional Shifts and Evolving Roles
Anna and Jordan share their experiences of navigating illness as a family, exploring unique challenges for couples managing illness together. They discuss the impact on roles, dynamics, and aspirations, highlighting the importance of communication, support systems, and family planning. Their personal story inspires empathy, compassion, and resilience, fostering unity and togetherness amidst the complexities of illness.
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Patient-Centric Representation in Marketing and PR: Moving Beyond Stereotypes to Authentic Narratives
The Rathkopfs have collaborated on compelling projects, showcasing their expertise in crafting narratives for both personal and community-based stories. Their portfolio encompasses impactful work for esteemed clients such as Susan G. Komen, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and the Young Survival Coalition. Their contributions span from conceptualization to on-set best practices, embodying a wealth of experience and insights in developing effective campaigns.
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The Emotional Burden of Concealment: Finding Strength Through Transparency and Vulnerability to Survive
The Rathkofps have designed workshops and lectures to help individuals, caregivers, and healthcare professionals navigate the hidden emotional challenges of illness. We provide tools and strategies to embrace transparency and vulnerability, fostering deeper connections and emotional resilience. Through guided storytelling, interactive discussions, and expert insights, participants learn how to break free from the burden of concealment and find strength in openness, creating a supportive environment for healing and personal growth.
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Challenging Misconceptions About Illness: Rethinking Treatment, Recovery, and the Myth of Survivorship
This program redefines traditional narratives of treatment, recovery, and survivorship, offering a more realistic view of living with and beyond illness. Through expert talks, personal stories, and interactive sessions, participants will explore the complexities of the patient experience, debunk myths, and gain a deeper understanding of long-term health challenges, fostering a more compassionate approach to supporting those affected.
ABOUT ANNA AND JORDAN RATHKOPF:
Anna and Jordan Rathkopf, breast cancer survivor and co-survivor, are award-winning visual storytellers and authors of the upcoming book "HER, TOO" in fall 2024. Their story about navigating breast cancer as a family, comes from Anna's perspective as the diagnosed and Jordan's as her caregiving partner. They seamlessly blend their personal and professional lives, driven by a mission to provide better support for those dealing with illness. Through their experiences and visual storytelling, they spark meaningful conversations about illness's profound impact on families and careers.
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Anna and Jordan Rathkopf’s work has received multiple awards (American Photography, APA, Communication Arts) and international media coverage, including CNN, Good Morning America, Buzzfeed, Yahoo News, Daily Mail, DVTV, Metro UK, Click Magazine, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and as the Brand Master Campaign for Susan G. Komen, the world’s largest breast cancer organization and an ongoing partner.
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HER, TOO is the intimate story about a her family navigating breast cancer with a young child, told from the perspective of Anna as the diagnosed and Jordan as her caregiving partner. It focuses on survivorship, longterm mental health, impact on a family and her experience as a woman, wife, daughter and mother.
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Anna provides talks and workshops on navigating illness at work, navigating illness as a family, and more.
