Inspiring Episodes

What does it take to achieve your dreams in the face of fear and adversity? Fiona Demark has a lot to say on the subject. After all, she's a legally blind adventure coach and inspirational speaker who helps people gain focus and step into their own power. Having a disability since birth taught her to meet challenges head-on, step outside her comfort zone, build resilience, and plow fearlessly through obstacles. This podcast episode is sponsored by*: Billie - A female-first body brand built on pr...

If you've experienced childhood trauma, it may have caused you to armor up to protect your emotions or rebound aggressively - obsessively seeking accolades, approval, or material success to compensate for inner feelings of low self-worth. Zack Hamilton bravely reveals how his childhood experiences influenced his mindset, shaped his behaviors, and impacted his relationships into adulthood. Through the help of an executive coach, he was able to discover the self-awareness to turn his self-loathing...

The world needs more people like Ian Bentley . With a background in business development and a passion to enact change, Ian, along with his wife Brittany, sold everything and moved from the comfort of their hometown in Santa Barbara California with their two young boys to Ethiopia. They adopted a daughter and learned about the local culture. In this episode, Ian tells the story of how he and his wife founded and successfully grew Parker Clay, a company built to create bags that showcase the fine...

When life gets rough, it's very common to use coping mechanisms to help get through it, when what we truly need is to HEAL. Steve Bacon once found himself on the path to prison and death. He experienced so much pain and suffering in his early years of life — 14 schools, 2 marriages, crack houses, abuse, molestation, anger issues, alcohol troubles, and attempted suicide — all before he was 20 years old. It took a long time for him to see it but all of his trauma was a gift. After a profound recko...

Meet RJ Jackson! RJ is an International Speaker, Executive Coach, and Breakthrough Strategist. She has lived life to the extremes, from a near-fatal dog bite as a child, to being diagnosed with lupus, as well as two near-death car accidents, she knows that the experiences that intended to break her made her a more courageous person. In this episode, we talk about finding the courage to let go of negative thoughts and limiting beliefs so you can prosper beyond your problems. Enjoy the listen! RJ'...

Meet Liv Stone! Liv is a surfer, model, disability advocate, and 4x USA Para Surf Gold Medalist. Having been born with a congenital limb difference, Liv has shorter arms with two fingers on each arm. But despite her differences, Liv has been able to maintain an optimistic view on life. Her success reflects her faith. She knows that happiness is not based on our circumstances, it comes from within and overflows throughout. In this episode, Liv shares how life was back in the early days, how she g...

Meet Tim Mason! Tim is an amazing human who was born with no legs and one arm. He was adopted into a loving family, which he feels was an incredible gift. Tim has an amazing sense of humor, our favorite quote of his being "I may be half-baked but I'm still delicious!" He shatters myths and defies all the stereotypes about living with one limb. In fact, Tim is thriving in his independence as an openly gay disabled man, because he’s learned to focus on self-love. Enjoy the listen! Tim's Links: Tik...

Meet Becca Lee, aka @BeccaLee Beauty! Becca was once self-conscious about the port-wine stain and blue nevus birthmarks on her face. She started using makeup as a cover up, feeling insecure about showing off her real skin. Her obsession with makeup took her to esthetic school and she would become a professional makeup artist and licensed esthetician. One day, Becca mustered up the confidence to post a picture of her naked face on social media, deciding to accept and embrace all the uniqueness of...

Meet Claire Sisk! Claire is a top beauty-lifestyle influencer from the UK who goes by the handle @canseecantsee. Claire is registered blind, yet she is helping to educate the world on her disability as well as her passion for beauty. In this episode, Claire helps shatter myths like people living with visual impairment wouldn’t or shouldn’t be interested in fashion or makeup. Her advocacy and helpful videos have garnered her massive followings on TikTok and Instagram as well as the win for Best S...

Meet Kanya Sesser! Kanya is a skater, surfer, skier, activist, motivational speaker, model and actress! Born without legs in Thailand, Kanya was found at 3 months old and brought to a local hospital where she lived until entering foster care in Bangkok. She was adopted through Holt International Children's Services at the age of five and brought to the United States. With the motto ‘No legs, no limits, anything is possible,’ Kanya tries everything and does anything she sets her mind and body to....

Meet Lolo Spencer! Lolo is an actress who currently stars as Jocelyn in HBO Max’s Sex Lives of College Girls executive-produced by Mindy Kaling, and has a YouTube channel called Lolo Sitting Pretty where she showcases her lifestyle as a wheelchair user. Lolo was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – a rare neurological disease that affects the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement. But despite her disability, this is a fearless gal who lives her life, d...

Meet Logan Alcosiba! When Logan was only 15 years old, she bravely shared her truth - that she was a transgender woman. Fortunately, Logan’s announcement was predominantly met with support. She would go on to become her city’s first openly transgender athlete, ASB President, and Homecoming Queen - one of the first for California. And during high school, Logan was medically transitioning, breaking down barriers in transgender healthcare. She became the first known minor of Kaiser Permanente to be...

Note : This episode was released in June 2022. In 2023, Gabe proudly came out as trans and now goes by Briel Adams-Wheatley. We couldn't be happier for her! 🏳️‍⚧️ --- Meet Gabe Adams-Wheatley! Gabe is an unstoppable force, despite having been born without arms or legs. Gabe was adopted Into a devout Mormon family as the youngest of 12 kids. His upbringing was filled with tough love and a religion that didn't accept his homosexuality. But Gabe stayed true to himself, finding creative outlets thro...

Meet Sara Davenport! Sara is a beautiful human with an inspiring story you absolutely must hear. After working in the fashion industry as a modeling agent for several years, Sara was diagnosed with cancer, not once but twice. Her experience gave her a whole new perspective on life, one where she rises to align her work, her health, and her values. Today, Sara is the Agency Director of Natural Model Management, a radically inclusive modeling agency based in Los Angeles. Enjoy the listen! Sara Dav...

Meet Elizabeth Mavros, @elizabethsydney! Elizabeth is a teen who has already garnered hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok for her creative makeup artistry. During high school, Elizabeth was diagnosed with both ADHD and OCD, so makeup became a soothing outlet for expressing how her mental illnesses make her feel. Today, her goal is to help break the stigma surrounding mental disorders to create a more accepting society. Enjoy the listen! Elizabeth's Links: TikTok Instagram The Human Beau...

Meet Dani Candray, @alopeachia! Dani was diagnosed with alopecia areata when she was young, which caused her hair to fall out. By the end of kindergarten, she was wearing wigs regularly to hide her condition. Finding community with the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF), developing friendship with fellow alopecians around the world, and gaining recognition through Instagram with a viral prom makeover video inspired Dani to toss her wigs and love herself how she, for who she is. Today, Da...