Episodes

  • Behind the Scenes: Spreading Fairy Dust in L.A. Part 2
    Feb 5 2025

    Note: “My Fairy Godfathers” visit to two LA cancer centers took place in the fall of 2024 and episodes relating to the trip were taped in December. These were prior to the devastating wildfires. Our hearts and prayers go out to all impacted in California.


    Co-founders Andrew Ashton and Steven Anderson, along with Blair LaHaye, reflect on their transformative trip to LA. In this heartfelt episode, they discuss their inspiring experience fitting wigs for nearly 60 women battling cancer in collaboration with WeSpark and Cancer Support Community. Get an inside look at the emotional impact of the work they do, the touching stories of the recipients, and the journey that transforms not only the women they serve, but also those around them. Tune in for an uplifting and insightful episode that highlights the power of compassion and community. Want to become part of this beautiful cause? Head over to myfairygodfathers.net to learn more.

    Episode Highlights

    • The team discusses the number of women they have been able to help due to their collaboration with WeSpark and Cancer Community Centers.
    • Behind the scenes of setting up and preparing for the event to create a positive experience for the recipients and their loved ones.
    • The team shares the emotional moments they and their recipients experienced during the personalized styling sessions.
    • Tips on how to style a wig to look and feel more natural along with general maintenance.
    • Ashton and Anderson share big dreams for the future, acknowledging the people and organizations who helped make this event - and many others - a success.


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    28 mins
  • Behind the Scenes: Spreading Fairy Dust in L.A. Part 1
    Jan 29 2025

    Note: “My Fairy Godfathers” visit to two LA cancer centers took place in the fall of 2024 and episodes relating to the trip were taped in December. These were prior to the devastating wildfires. Our hearts and prayers go out to all impacted in California.


    Join co-founders Andrew Ashton and Steven Anderson as the My Fairy Godfathers Foundation team prepares for an upcoming event in L.A. where they will spend two days fitting nearly 60 women with wigs in collaboration with two incredible cancer centers: WeSPARK and Cancer Support Community.

    Episode Highlights:

    • How each wig fitting appointment includes personalized tips and suggestions tailored to each individual.
    • Fun filled adventures with the My Fairy Godfathers Foundation team, with memorable trips to New York and California.
    • Steven and Andrew share a few of the beauty tips and services they provide to their clients.
    • The impact of increasing a woman’s confidence and the immediate changes they have seen over the years.
    • Current and potential partnerships with the goal to expand, making a difference in the lives of many more.


    Links:

    WeSPARK https://wespark.org/

    Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara


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    8 mins
  • Helping Women with Cancer Reclaim Their Identity: Carrie’s Story
    Jan 23 2025

    Welcome to "My Fairy Godfathers," where co-founders Andrew Ashton and Steven Anderson share the heartwarming and impactful mission of their foundation. In this episode, special guest Carrie Roper, shares her inspiring journey of overcoming breast cancer and the emotional challenges of hair loss due to treatment. We'll explore the transformative power of support, from providing makeup tips to offering wigs through their "Crowning Glory" program, discovering how Andrew and Steven help women regain their sense of identity and confidence, turning moments of sadness into joy. Tune in for a moving conversation that highlights the importance of community, empathy, and the little things that make a big difference in the lives of women battling illness.

    Episode Highlights:

    • Helping women who are experiencing illness boost their confidence and feel like themselves again with beauty and skincare tips.
    • Carrie, one of their first wig recipients, joins the conversation to share her emotional story of a breast cancer diagnosis at 35.
    • The emotional impacts a woman experiences with illness and hair loss at any age.
    • The significance of support and resources for women who have received a cancer diagnosis.
    • How the My Fairy Godfathers Foundation creates a safe place for women to learn more about their hair loss and be fitted for a wig.



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    31 mins
  • Giving Back Through Beauty: The Beginning of My Fairy Godfathers Foundation
    Jan 7 2025

    Welcome to the very first episode of the My Fairy Godfathers Podcast! The mission of founders Steven Anderson and Andrew Ashton is "giving back through beauty" to help women feel beautiful. In this episode, they recount the beginnings of their foundation, sharing touching stories such as their first project with a teen named Faith whose prom dream they brought to life. They also discuss the profound impact of the different initiatives they offer, including providing wigs for cancer patients and offering scholarships to aspiring young women, highlighting the variety of ways their Tampa based foundation gives back to the community and beyond.

    Episode Highlights:

    • Andrew and Steven share how they first came to know each other over thirty years ago
    • They fondly recall their very first project together, the one that started it all, including the My Fairy Godfathers name.
    • How they leaned on their experiences and connections to bring their mission and vision to life impacting the lives of so many wonderful women.
    • They also discuss many different initiatives, from wigs to scholarships, and many in between, highlighting the deeply emotional impact of their work.


    Visit the website at www.myfairygodfathers.net to learn more about how you can get involved.



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    25 mins
  • My Fairy Godfathers Foundation: The Podcast
    Dec 13 2024

    Join Andrew Ashton and Steven Anderson of the My Fairy Godfathers Foundation for real life stories of beauty and philanthropy. Enjoy moments of lightheartedness and maybe even a few tears, but prepare to be moved by the uplifting stories they have to share. Tune in every other Tuesday for a brand new episode.

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    1 min