78. Embrace the Suck: Turning Adversity into Advantage.

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Jay is more than just the host of All About Change podcast. He is a lawyer and international activist, who has focused his life’s work on seeking social justice by advocating for the rights of people with disabilities worldwide. On the special episode of All About Change, Mijon Zulu, the managing producer of the "All About Change" podcast, is taking over hosting duties to interview Jay Ruderman about his new book, his activist journey, and why activism is even more important today. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (02:38) How does one choose a cause to go after? (03:33) Jay’s path to activism (07:50) Practical steps a new activist can take (09:24) Confrontation vs trolling (17:36) Learning from activists operating in different sectors (19:20) Resilience in activism (22:24) Reflections on Find Your Fight and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…

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In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of adversity.

Sharing personal anecdotes and hard-earned lessons from my own journey, we explore why facing challenges head-on isn’t just necessary—it’s the key to unlocking your true potential.

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This is the VetRise Podcast w/ Juan Perez, hosted by Marine Corps Scout Sniper Veteran, founder, owner, public speaker, and content creator Juan Perez.

On this podcast, our goal is to make success after service accessible to every veteran.

You'll learn about the many failures and lessons Juan has learned on his path from service to society.

Thank you for your time.

Chapters

01:00 - Facing Adversity: A Universal Challenge

06:04 - Turning Adversity into Advantage

13:02 - Embracing Change and Growth

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For more information on the VetRise Academy and for a chance to work with Juan Perez (Coach JP), apply here: VetRise Academy Application .

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78. Embrace the Suck: Turning Adversity into Advantage.

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MP3•Головна епізоду

In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of adversity.

Sharing personal anecdotes and hard-earned lessons from my own journey, we explore why facing challenges head-on isn’t just necessary—it’s the key to unlocking your true potential.

________________________

This is the VetRise Podcast w/ Juan Perez, hosted by Marine Corps Scout Sniper Veteran, founder, owner, public speaker, and content creator Juan Perez.

On this podcast, our goal is to make success after service accessible to every veteran.

You'll learn about the many failures and lessons Juan has learned on his path from service to society.

Thank you for your time.

Chapters

01:00 - Facing Adversity: A Universal Challenge

06:04 - Turning Adversity into Advantage

13:02 - Embracing Change and Growth

______________________

For more information on the VetRise Academy and for a chance to work with Juan Perez (Coach JP), apply here: VetRise Academy Application .

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