May 19, 2024 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Misc, Professional, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
As of May 20, 2024 — As I eagerly await my TEDx to come out globally I’ve been reflecting on this incredible experience over the last several months of my life. Delivering a TEDx speech has hands down been one of the most incredible and profound...
Apr 2, 2024 | Before the Accident, Funnies, Lessons Learned, Misc, Professional, Sex + Dating, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
I’m excited to share an episode of Hustle + Gather, “Going Beyond Your Limits.” I had the distinct pleasure to be a host on Courtney and Dana’s podcast live where we get raw and real about life. We chat about the good, the bad, and the ugly...
Mar 18, 2024 | Advocacy, Before the Accident, Lessons Learned, Professional, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
BEST 41ST Birthday Present EVER! On my birthday, March 1, I received the most exciting news! I was selected to be 1 of 10 TEDx speakers at University of North Carolina (UNC) in Pembroke out of hundreds of applicants. Since I started speaking years ago this is been a...
Nov 29, 2023 | Advocacy, Funnies, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
Things have been challenging in my care life at the moment. I am going to leave it at that and just say that everyone is doing the best they can despite unforeseen circumstances. With that said, I have some of my beautiful caregivers coming in the morning to help....
Nov 13, 2023 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Professional, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
Despite my quirky exterior and rosy attitude as many seem to comment on, I, too, really struggle at times. Honestly, who doesn’t? It’s human nature.Many of you know my life’s purpose and mission is to help other humans in a range of different capacities, but...