Hi, I'm
Teyonna Bowman
A two-time breast cancer survivor, advocate, and the founder of Pausitive Outlook — a platform dedicated to early detection and empowering women through the complexities of menopause, especially those navigating it after cancer treatment.
From Survivor to
Advocate
"The severe symptoms I experienced — WAY beyond just hot flashes — revealed a critical gap in the conversation, particularly for young survivors."
Diagnosed with hormone-sensitive breast cancer at 35, despite an active and healthy lifestyle, my world was turned upside down. After successfully completing surgery and treatment, I faced an unexpected recurrence less than five years later — leading to medically induced menopause.
Determined to change the conversation, I launched Pausitive Outlook to share my journey, connect survivors, and support women in this largely unspoken transition.
In 2024, I expanded the platform with The Second Bloom, a live event series fostering community, self-advocacy, and access to menopause-focused experts and products. I also launched Menopause Unwrapped, a social media series that blends education with humor to highlight the unique challenges young survivors face post-treatment.
Ensuring No Woman Faces This Alone
Ensure that no woman has to face the challenges of cancer and survivorship alone, uninformed, or unprepared. Through education, community events, advocacy, and empowering product offerings, I’m committed to changing the landscape of women’s health
Our Foundation
Five pillars that make Pausitive Outlook more than a website — it's a full ecosystem of support for survivors and the people who care for them.
SURVIVORSHIP JOURNEY
My experience, lessons learned, stories of resilience and overcoming challenges in the transition to menopause.
RESOURCE HUB
Books from experts within menopause and breast cancer communities
Community resources supporting young survivors and women of color
Telehealth provider recommendations to improve patient accessibility
SURVIVOR ESSENTIALS
Self-Care and Wellness: Mental health, exercise, nutrition, beauty tips for post-cancer and menopausal skin
MENOPAUSE & SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
Practical advice, research-backed insights
CONNECTED COMMUNITY:
Second Bloom events that explore menopause journeys for all women
Highlight local and national women’s health and breast cancer events
Podcast features to drive greater awareness
Weekly Newsletters to keep you informed
A Timeline of Everything
From diagnosis to the state capitol — every chapter that led to Pausitive Outlook.
2016
I was diagnosed with Stage 1C invasive ductal carcinoma. This is me the day before my nipple sparing, double mastectomy with reconstruction. I put on a strong face but was terrified thinking about what the future could look like.
2017 - 2020
New jobs, cancer-free parties, BC walks, renewed strength, and a new yoga practice made me feel like the scariest chapter of my life had come to an end. It got to the point where I honestly only thought about cancer when I thought about it.
2021
Done with surgery, radiation and outwardly visible cancer treatment. I rang the bell — and then had to figure out what came next. Recurrence led to medically induced menopause, and the severe symptoms that followed revealed a critical gap in the conversation for young survivors.
2022 — Pausitive Outlook Begins
I felt so lost, so I tried learning about what was happening to my mind and body. That's when Pausitive Outlook started — in my notes, out of necessity. Determined to change the conversation, I launched the platform to share my journey and support women in this unspoken transition.
2024 — The Second Bloom Launches
Launched The Second Bloom, a live event series fostering community, self-advocacy, and access to menopause-focused experts and products. A fun, safe space for women to talk about the menopause journey — and build something together.
Present — Advocacy
I've jumped into advocacy — volunteering with the Know Your Lemons Foundation, working with the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network, and showing up at the state capitol to share my story. It feels great. This is the chapter I didn't know I was writing.
2017
Four rounds of chemo, hair loss, zombie nails, and lots of naps. The body keeps going even when you're not sure it will.
2021 — Recurrence
Recurrence. Enter rage, confusion, frustration, and fear. The world I thought I'd left behind was back. Less than five years after my first diagnosis…another pre-surgery selfie
2022
My journey continued. Monthly infusion center visits (now quarterly) — ovarian suppression shots, two years of Verzenio (oral chemo), bone scans, and Zometa infusions to address the Osteopenia I had developed. Brutal. Sometimes lonely. All after ringing the bell.
2024
Along the way I’ve found my voice (also submitted to more hair loss with a new ‘do) and started having fun with this new life. The community I had been building started to feel real — and deeply meaningful.
2025 — Menopause Unwrapped
Launched Menopause Unwrapped, a social media series and newsletter that blends education with humor to highlight the unique challenges young survivors face post-treatment. Because sometimes you have to laugh to get through it.
Ready to Start Your Pausitive Journey?
Explore resources, join the newsletter, attend an event — or simply know you're not alone in this. The community is here.