After completing CEGEP in 2008 at Vanier College (2006-2008), Agustin enrolled at Concordia University and graduated with honors in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural and Communications Studies.
[5] She decided to document the experience online - including chemotherapy, mastectomy, radiation and reconstructive surgery - that generated a platform and community of numerous supporters and advocates.
[8] These included the importance of early diagnosis, treatment protocols, remission in 2004 and a recurrence that led to metastases in the lungs in 2017 and the brain and liver in 2020, along with advice for coping with conventional and complementary therapies.
[10][11][12] Agustin also collaborated with the McGill University Health Centre on various initiatives, including the photo and art exhibit titled Breast(s): A Different Kind of Cancer story.
[13] Agustin's legacy includes the publication of the e-guide Chemo Secrets: Tips, Tricks and Real Life Experiences from a Young Breast Cancer Survivor[14] co-hosting the podcast Thriver Talks,[15] founding the #Feelitonthefirst movement,[16] hosted and produced The Nalie Show,[17] a keynote speaker for Miami Breast Cancer Conference attended by 1000 oncologist,[18] collaborating with brands like Apple and Rihanna's Savage X Fenty,[19] rapper French Montana[20] to being featured in publications like Psychologies.
"[35][36] On April 8th, Emmanuella Lambropoulos Member of Parliament for Saint-Laurent, also paid tribute, saying "Throughout her nine-year battle with cancer, Nalie experienced some of the darkest times that a human being can possibly face, and yet she always made room for light, inspiring so many others to do the same.
"[37]In a op-ed column of the Montreal Gazette, Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed paid tribute to Agustin, explaining she "made the world a better place" and how her actions on social media helped people.