We're kicking off Season 5 of Girls with Grafts with a fun Q&A with your hosts, Rachel Kudlak and Amber Wilcox! Rachel and Amber start today's podcast by sharing their burn survivor stories, how they're doing now, and how they got connected with Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. They also chat about their love of reality TV before running through ten rapid-fire questions. Whether you are an OG listener or a new fan, you're bound to learn something new about the girls behind Girls with Grafts!
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Meet Our Guests Amber Wilcox is a burn survivor, yoga instructor, and marketing professional from Ormond Beach, Florida. After her kitchen accident in 2020, Amber faced burns on 20% of her body from a hot caramel spill. After two skin graft surgeries from Orlando Regional Burn Center, Amber experienced hypertrophic scarring and underwent a series of laser burn surgeries at Tampa General Hospital. As the Solutions Marketing Manager at United Rentals, Amber helps drive the company's growth by operationalizing the experience throughout the customer lifecycle; from prospect to delight. When not marketing, Amber enjoys volunteering for Phoenix Society as a Phoenix SOAR Peer Supporter, teaching yoga for Kula for Karma supporting youth in Florida detention centers, or providing free yoga for peers on her website, yogaamber.com.
Rachel Kudlak is a burn survivor and marketing professional residing in Charleston, South Carolina. As the Marketing Lead, Rachel manages and executes Phoenix Society’s marketing and digital strategies. She develops online marketing tactics, creates dynamic content, and maintains consistent engagement across online platforms. Before joining Phoenix Society’s team, Rachel served as the Marketing and Communications Phoenix Fellow and worked in the SEO/ORM industry. When not working, Rachel enjoys going on walks with her dog Remy, trying a new recipe, or binge-watching reality tv.
Links - Catch up on Girls with Grafts on YouTube
- Sign up for Phoenix Society’s monthly newsletter
- Watch “Advocating for the Burn Survivor Patient”
- Watch “Parenting After a Burn Injury: Brittney & Henley Horton”
- Watch “The Latest Trends in Burn Care with Burn Surgeon and Survivor Dr. Jason Heard”
- Follow Amber on Instagram
- Sign up for Phoenix Society's support group
Podcast Sponsor Ad: Today’s podcast is powered by Gropper & Nejat! Gropper & Nejat is a personal injury firm with offices in New York and New Jersey. They take pride in fighting to achieve the best results for those who have suffered fractures, surgeries, amputations, severe burns and other injuries.
Sponsor Girls with Grafts Interested in becoming a sponsor of the show? Email us at info@phoenix-society.org.
