In this episode of the Beautifully Broken Podcast, Kyle Samuels—Founder & CEO of Creative Talent Endeavors (CTE)—opens up about his unexpected journey through a pancreatic cancer diagnosis and what it taught him about self-advocacy, resilience, and the importance of early detection. Kyle’s story is a raw and inspiring look at how one moment can shift everything—and how listening to your body (and your loved ones) can literally save your life.
Together, we explore his role as a disruptor in executive recruiting, the cultural disparities in healthcare, and the power of community when navigating illness. This is a conversation about hope, awareness, and the healing that happens when you embrace being beautifully broken.

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Website: https://www.hirecte.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylesamuels/

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Episode highlights

02:52 Kyle breaks down what's broken in traditional recruitment and what he's doing differently 06:05 The Friday night that changed everything: Kyle’s mysterious symptoms lead to a shocking discovery 12:05 Why early detection and a simple blood test (CA 19-9) may have saved Kyle’s life 17:48 Navigating treatment and the mental/emotional recovery that follows 28:39 Proactive scanning: the game-changer in catching cancer early 30:28 Building the mental strength to handle unexpected health journeys 33:20 Talking about health inequities and why cultural shifts are needed 40:25 Health behavior and awareness in different communities 41:16 Gratitude, healing, and the new mission that emerged from the pain

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