Nov 4, 2024 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Professional, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
Last year I received the most incredible call from such a talented artist named JP (Jermaine Powell) who chose 8 leaders in North Carolina to showcase the celebration of human resilience and what JP refers to as “post-pandemic leadership.” His...
Oct 3, 2024 | Advocacy, Family, Lessons Learned, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
I spent several weeks with friends and family living my best life in Costa Rica on an incredible trip engaging in Whitewater rafting, meditating, zip lining, and so many adventures with family. I have received so many private messages on how irresponsible it is for me...
Jun 12, 2024 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Misc, Professional, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
I am so excited to share this with you — My TEDx talk: TURNING PARALYSIS INTO PURPOSE: USING ADVERSITY TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS I put my heart, my soul, and what I truly believe in life — paying it forward — to help other human beings, into this...
Jun 3, 2024 | Advocacy, Funnies, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury
I posted a few pictures a few weeks ago when I went Adapted Scuba Diving with Thresher Aquatics. Many of you have seen my shark diving video, but I want to assure you that those that don’t feel like diving with sharks – Thresher has incredible spots all...
Apr 24, 2024 | Advocacy, Medical, Professional, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
(Partnering with the North Carolina Medical Society & Legislators) It was such an honor to be invited back to speak with the top doctors, legislators, advocates, and folks advancing healthcare equity in the state of North Carolina. The North Carolina Medical...