When Simonne Cormier couldn’t find a solution for her post-cancer recovery, she created one—and launched Au Naturel Solutions, helping women worldwide reclaim comfort, confidence, and dignity.
Bernie Franzgrote | WBN News – Global | August 13, 2025
How One Woman’s Pain Sparked a Natural Health Breakthrough
A breast cancer survivor turned her post-surgery struggle into a globally relevant product, inspiring entrepreneurs to build businesses rooted in empathy and purpose.
When Simonne Cormier couldn’t find a solution for her post-cancer recovery, she created one—and launched Au Naturel Solutions, helping women worldwide reclaim comfort, confidence, and dignity.
After a lumpectomy, Cormier—who served 33 years in Canada’s federal government—was left with persistent discomfort from traditional breast prostheses. Unwilling to settle for irritation and synthetic materials, she envisioned something better: a soft, breathable, hypoallergenic prosthesis made from natural fibers like bamboo, alpaca, and cotton.
That vision became the Comfort ‘n’ Confidence™ prosthesis—a patented product that is now supporting women healing from mastectomies, lumpectomies, and gender-affirming procedures.
In her recent appearance on East Trade Winds, Cormier shares how her business was born from a simple but profound need—to feel like herself again. Her story is not only one of recovery but also of transformation. It’s a masterclass in listening to underserved markets and solving real problems with sustainable, user-first design.
🎧 Listen to the podcast episode here: East Trade Winds S2E041
📺 Watch on YouTube: Breast Cancer Survivor Reveals The ONE Thing That Changed Everything
Cormier’s journey is a powerful reminder that the most meaningful innovations often come from personal need. For entrepreneurs, her story is an invitation to turn empathy into enterprise—and pain into progress.
Bernie Franzgrote – Contributor
Editor: Karalee Greer
Want to learn how Simonne built a globally relevant business from a personal crisis?
💼 Explore her product at: Au Naturel Solutions
🎧 Listen to her story on East Trade Winds or watch it on YouTube
🌍 Want to network with forward-thinking founders? Join our next East Trade Winds event or connect via Bernie Franzgrote’s
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