Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo

Yolanda was a member of our Patient Leadership Council in 2024 and submitted content for us throughout the year.

Yolanda is founder of Spitfir Productions brand development catering small businesses. She holds many hats as an entrepreneur: Author, Fashion Editor, Production Product Developer, Stylist, and Branding Strategist. Yolanda is a graduate of The Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC; she holds degrees in Marketing as well as Merchandising. Yolanda is author of the fashion buzz worthy guide “The ins and outs of the fashion industry- from a fashion insider, and Another Face of Multiple Myeloma. She’s made a name for herself in film as Wardrobe and Product Placement Consultant/ Supervisor on a few independent films.

Yolanda is also the Founder and Executive Director of Mae’s Breath Foundation 501c (3) a lung cancer awareness organization which promotes and provides information to the community on lung wellness. Yolanda exudes advocacy when it comes to health and awareness, this young spitfire – hence the name of her business (dropping the “E”) is also a myeloma survivor diagnosed in her thirties. She has used her voice by writing and speaking of her experience with this condition, which faces a higher percentage of many Black people.

Though the statistics are concerning; She’s hopeful for a cure to myeloma- but until then she’s living her life to the fullest with her family and friends. She’s currently in remission and currently working on a Certified Fitness and Wellness business for those afflicted with chronic conditions. She hopes to join an organization as a Patient Advocate to assist those in need of direction and hope. Yolanda runs a blog and website highlighting her myeloma experiences.

The time to fight is now, with integrity, grace, hope, and a smile....when you feel like it

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