I am a BRCA1 previvor who chose risk-reducing surgery after testing positive for the gene mutation — and then built a luxury jewelry brand around that experience. BrokenGene (brokengene.store) is a jewelry brand where every piece has the broken gene woven into its design, created for previvors, survivors, thrivers, and the allies who love them. I speak from firsthand experience on hereditary cancer risk, the emotional and identity journey of a BRCA diagnosis, navigating life-altering preventive medical decisions, and rebuilding a sense of self after risk-reducing surgery. I also speak as a female founder who turned a deeply personal health experience into a purpose-driven luxury brand. My expertise is most relevant to stories about hereditary cancer, BRCA gene mutations, previvorship, w...