When the diagnosis hit, Marty didn't announce it right away. He waited until he had a plan, until he knew what he could control and who could help with the rest. He even looked each doctor and technician in the eye and said, in effect, "I'm not patient 32. I'm Marty. I trust you. Please do your best." He also kept the team supplied with so many donuts that the receptionists joked he'd give them diabetes.

Marty Jalove, Master Happiness and Kasia Vetter of Kasia Veter Photography smiling with microphones in a radio studio. Text: "Awkward to Authentic: 5 Steps to Camera Confidence with Kasia Vetter."

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