78. From Cancer Survivor to Luxury Brand CEO: Dr. Verniese Moore’s Unstoppable Journey

Hey Doc,

What would you do if life gave you a second chance?

In this episode, I sit with Dr. Verniese Moore, a board-certified family medicine physician, a wife, a mom of two, and the CEO of the luxury handbag brand Vie Lorie, who shares her life in the most raw and beautiful way.

She takes us back to Gate B3 in LaGuardia Airport, where she fell to the floor as she learned she was cancer-free, surrounded by strangers who celebrated for her. That moment shaped everything she’s built since.

Dr. Verniese open up about:

• The shame she once carried about her diagnosis, and how sharing her story became her greatest source of connection.
• The love story that grew out of her vulnerability and how her husband’s grounded response deepened their bond
• Navigating two C-sections, and the fears that linger when you’ve lived through the unexpected.
• Why she started her luxury handbag line, Vie Lorie, not just for the love of design, but to create something rooted in empowerment and legacy.

This conversation is more than a story of survival. It’s about love, faith, motherhood, and the quiet daily choices to toward the life you actually want.

Listen in, and let this episode spark the courage to take your own next step.

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Dr. Verniese Lorielle Moore is a board-certified family medicine physician who was born and raised in NY and currently lives in Haymarket, VA with her husband and two children. She is the CEO and Founder of the luxury handbag brand, VIE LORIE that recently launched on February 1st, 2025.

As a physician and visionary designer, Dr. Moore transformed her victory over stage 3 lymphoma into an embodiment of elegance and strength through handbags. Each VIE LORIE creation transcends the conventional bounds of luxury accessories, becoming instead an artful testament to the human spirit and a celebration of life and victory, reflecting an unwavering commitment to quality and purposeful design.

Verniese's mission is to empower women through elegant handbags that blend sophistication, beauty, and meaningful substance. She understands that a handbag is not just an accessory; it's a partner in daily triumphs and a silent confidant in moments of contemplati

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