Pink Lemonade: How We Dealt With Our Lemons

Laura Pastor is a wife, mother, teacher, and volunteer who finds joy in continual learning and connection. Married to her husband, Andy, for 26 years, she takes pride in their three sons-Max, Eli, and Hale-and their playful doodles, Grit, Gracie, and Grover.A longtime Austin, Texas resident, Laura leads an active, mindful lifestyle filled with running, yoga, meditation, music, and time outdoors. She teaches yoga at Lake Austin Spa, for private groups, and in community classes, as well as meditation and piano-grateful to share her passions through teaching.Laura also volunteers weekly with Hospice Austin and regularly visits a retirement center to sing and play piano for the residents. Deeply inspired by nature and the effects of meditation, she approaches each new experience with gratitude, curiosity, and awe.

Raychel Funk is a mother of two, a devoted wife, and a genuine friend who values authenticity and connection. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1993 and worked for many years as a recruiter in Austin and Nashville, where her husband attended Vanderbilt Law School. Now settled in Austin with her husband of 25 years, Yaniv, and their two sons, Ethan and Austin, Raychel enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and playing with their dogs. After being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 39, Raychel experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating treatment without guidance. Determined to help others, she founded Survivor ATX in 2012, a grassroots support group for breast cancer survivors. Through this group, she provides emotional and practical support, helping women prepare for and heal from treatment. She believes in the strength and inspiration found in shared experiences and hopes to encourage others to connect, support one another, and celebrate life together.

Tracy Keever is a single mother and Registered Nurse from Austin, Texas, who works in the Emergency Room. Passionate about forensic science, she dreams of becoming a crime scene investigator. She enjoys spending time with her daughter, family, friends, and her dog, Bob. In her free time, she loves traveling, reading, being outdoors, and relaxing near the water. Guided by her faith and gratitude, Tracy also advocates for cancer awareness, domestic violence prevention, and mental health awareness.