Jesse Iwuji is a Navy Reserves Officer and former collegiate football athlete defying the stereotypes of race car drivers through his rise to the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Listen as he shares his story and his keys to success. Check out Jesse's website: https://www.jesseiwuji.com/ Follow Jesse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jesse_Iwuji and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesse_iwuji/ FOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSE Twitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2Purpose Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysis2purpose/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paralysis2purpose TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paralysis2purpose Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hzE5n9 FOLLOW OUR HOST, DAVID COOKS Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcespeaks Instagram: https://instagram.com/dcespeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcespeaks/ Website: https://davidcooksspeaks.com/ Listen in for stories of growth, change, and discovery by both individuals and corporations on their journeys from Paralysis to Purpose. http://paralysis2purpose.com/

A relentless Eric pursued his dream of meeting the legendary Michael Jordan, scoring a coveted opportunity to play one-on-one wheelchair basketball with the greatest of all time. Eric won. Listen as he takes us into the psyche of someone transitioning from average to extraordinary.   Follow Eric Barber on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ebmog4ever   FOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSE Twitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2Purpose Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysis2purpose/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paralysis2purpose TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paralysis2purpose Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hzE5n9 FOLLOW OUR HOST, DAVID COOKS Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcespeaks Instagram: https://instagram.com/dcespeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcespeaks/ Website: https://davidcooksspeaks.com/   Listen in for stories of growth, change, and discovery by both individuals and corporations on their journeys from Paralysis to Purpose. http://paralysis2purpose.com/

Ezra discusses his training regimen, the sacrifices that accompany Paralympic aspirations, the significance of representing Team USA at Tokyo 2020, and the mental preparation for a Paralympic Games caught in a global pandemic. His philosophical interpretation of Paralysis to Purposes’ core values- perspective, perseverance, and partnership will inspire you to follow his journey ahead!    Check out Ezra's website: http://angelcitysports.org Follow Ezra on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeamEzra05 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeamEzra05 FOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSE Twitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2Purpose Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysis2purpose Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paralysis2purpose TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paralysis2purpose Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hzE5n9 FOLLOW OUR HOST, DAVID COOKS Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcespeaks Instagram: https://instagram.com/dcespeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcespeaks Website: https://davidcooksspeaks.com Listen in for stories of growth, change, and discovery by both individuals and corporations on their journeys from Paralysis to Purpose. http://paralysis2purpose.com/

Clayton Frech, a disability rights and inclusion advocate and CEO & Founder of Angel City Sports and Ampla Partners, chronicles his story. He offers honest and compelling insights into parenting a disabled child, holding a family unit together, and becoming a voice to the disabled community through these organizations. Check out Clayton's website: http://angelcitysports.org Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytonfrech and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clayton.frech FOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSE Twitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2Purpose Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysis2purpose Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paralysis2purpose TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paralysis2purpose Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hzE5n9 FOLLOW OUR HOST, DAVID COOKS Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcespeaks Instagram: https://instagram.com/dcespeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcespeaks Website: https://davidcooksspeaks.com Listen in for stories of growth, change, and discovery by both individuals and corporations on their journeys from Paralysis to Purpose. http://paralysis2purpose.com/

The author of “My Life After Hate” and co-author of “The Gift of our Wounds,” a restaurateur, mentor, and peacemaker, Arno Michaelis details the rise and disengagement of a white supremacist. Beneath his idyllic life in Milwaukee was underlying trauma, triggered by his father’s alcoholism and emotional abuse. Arno’s trauma manifested in relentless bullying at home and school, vandalism, and insobriety at the age of 16. Check out Pardeep and Arno's shared website: https://www.giftofourwounds.com/ Follow Arno on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arnomichaelis/ FOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSE Twitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2Purpose Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysis2purpose/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paralysis2purpose TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paralysis2purpose Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hzE5n9 FOLLOW OUR HOST, DAVID COOKS Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcespeaks Instagram: https://instagram.com/dcespeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcespeaks/ Website: https://davidcooksspeaks.com/ Listen in for stories of growth, change, and discovery by both individuals and corporations on their journeys from Paralysis to Purpose. http://paralysis2purpose.com/

The trauma clinician, co-author of “The Gift of Our Wounds,” Executive Director of Interfaith Conference, speaker and global peacemaker Pardeep Kaleka is the embodiment of infinite fortitude and wisdom. The horrendous mass shooting of August 5, 2012 by a white supremacist snuffed the life of Pardeep’s own father at a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin, US. His unconventional response to this vile attack was rooted in his faith and willpower to heal as an individual and a community. Check out Pardeep and Arno's shared website: https://www.giftofourwounds.com/ Follow Pardeep on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PardeepKaleka and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pardeepsinghkaleka/ FOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSE Twitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2Purpose Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysis2purpose/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paralysis2purpose TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paralysis2purpose Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hzE5n9 FOLLOW OUR HOST, DAVID COOKS Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcespeaks Instagram: https://instagram.com/dcespeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcespeaks/ Website: https://davidcooksspeaks.com/ Listen in for stories of growth, change, and discovery by both individuals and corporations on their journeys from Paralysis to Purpose. http://paralysis2purpose.com/

For Wesley Hamilton, a gunshot at age 24 forced him to outgrow the street life ‘code.’ His ensuing paralysis cultivated an appetite for service and literary enlightenment, eclipsing the limitations of his powerless limbs. Wesley’s new purpose is to raise the aspirations of disabled persons, and more so, that of black men forever burdened with undesirable labels. In this episode of #Paralysis2Purpose, Wesley details his remarkable weight loss and fitness journey, stepping into new frontiers such as wheelchair bodybuilding, CrossFit and modelling. His foundation “Disabled But Not Really” is a 2021 CNN Hero and strives to redefine the goals of disabled persons through active and healthy lifestyles. Of all his accomplishments, the real gem in Wesley’s story is using his paralysis to teach strength and leadership to his doting daughter.   Check out Wesley's websites: https://www.wesleyhamilton.life/ Follow Wesley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamweshamilton and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamweshamilton FOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSE  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2Purpose Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysis2purpose/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paralysis2purpose TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paralysis2purpose Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hzE5n9 FOLLOW OUR HOST, DAVID COOKS Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcespeaks Instagram: https://instagram.com/dcespeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcespeaks/ Website: https://davidcooksspeaks.com/ Listen in for stories of growth, change, and discovery by both individuals and corporations on their journeys from Paralysis to Purpose. http://paralysis2purpose.com/

In this week’s podcast, we recount the lessons told in her book, “Perfect Love,” which chronicles Dr. Shari’s humble upbringing as a biracial child in a single-parent home, her academic prowess at college and in the medical field, and eventual escape from a life that slowly poisoned her.    Check out Shari Hall's website: https://www.sharihall.com/ Follow Shari on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/shari_hall and Instagram: https://instagram.com/sharihalllife FOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSE Twitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2Purpose  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysis2purpose/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paralysis2purpose  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paralysis2purpose  Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hzE5n9  FOLLOW OUR HOST, DAVID COOKS Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcespeaks  Instagram: https://instagram.com/dcespeaks  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcespeaks/  Website: https://davidcooksspeaks.com/    Listen in for stories of growth, change, and discovery by both individuals and corporations on their journeys from #Paralysis2Purpose. http://paralysis2purpose.com/

We are often given labels from as early as birth. Thomas Williams' was 'gang leader,' a sentence handed to him during a 6th-grade parent-teacher conference, along with a threat that it would cut his life short. That moment changed his life forever, and he made a conscious decision to permanently flip his life's script. Follow his story and the lessons he learned along the way in the latest episode of #Paralysis2Purpose the podcast. Check out Thomas' website: http://thomasrwilliams.com/ Follow Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrTRWilliams and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TRW_permissiontodream FOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSE Twitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2Purpose Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysis2purpose/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paralysis2purpose TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paralysis2purpose Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hzE5n9 FOLLOW OUR HOST, DAVID COOKS Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcespeaks Instagram: https://instagram.com/dcespeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcespeaks/ Website: https://davidcooksspeaks.com/ Listen in for stories of growth, change, and discovery by both individuals and corporations on their journeys from Paralysis to Purpose. http://paralysis2purpose.com/

This best-selling author, CEO and “Mindset Disruptor” had a simple dream on his high school Graduation day — to walk across the 'big stage' without falling. Jose Flores' diagnosis of survival motor neuron (SMN) deficiency once paralyzed his self-esteem and ability to envision success. Stumbling in front of almost 3500 people on his graduation day became a turning point in his life as the coveted speaker and consultant on mind management preaches a message on the "Power of One." Like the singular protein that disrupts functionality in his body, Jose believes that a single disruptive episode in our lives can activate positive transformation. This podcast shares how Jose created a lifelong mission to inspire and change our power of perception. Check out Jose's website: joseinspires.com Follow Jose on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joseinspires and Instagram: https://instagram.com/joseinspires FOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSE Twitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2Purpose Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysis2purpose/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paralysis2purpose TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paralysis2purpose Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hzE5n9 FOLLOW OUR HOST, DAVID COOKS Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcespeaks Instagram: https://instagram.com/dcespeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcespeaks/ Website: https://davidcooksspeaks.com/ Listen in for stories of growth, change, and discovery by both individuals and corporations on their journeys from Paralysis to Purpose. http://paralysis2purpose.com/