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Transforming Adversity into Advocacy with Scott Fedor
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Вміст надано Steve Ramona. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Steve Ramona або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
In the podcast "Transforming Adversity into Advocacy," host Steve Ramona speaks with Scott Fedor, who shares his life-changing experience after a diving accident left him paralyzed from the neck down. Scott recounts the moment he chose to live despite doctors' bleak predictions, highlighting the crucial role of community and support from loved ones in his recovery. He discusses his memoir, *Headstrong: How a Broken Neck Strengthened My Spirit*, which details his journey before and after the accident and the establishment of his foundation, "Getting Back Up," aimed at helping others with similar challenges. Scott emphasizes the importance of resilience, self-belief, and the ability to turn adversity into advocacy, offering a powerful message of hope for those facing their own struggles.
Scott Fedor is a professional keynote speaker, best-selling author, and disability advocate. His blogs have been featured across several media outlets, including, U.S. News & World Report.
Scott suffered a broken neck and was left paralyzed after a diving accident. He is the founder and president of, Getting Back Up, a nonprofit that assists spinal cord-injured individuals. Prior to his injury, he served as Vice President of a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary. He is an advocate member of the Adversity 2 Advocacy Alliance, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit which promotes turning personal challenges into service to others. He also serves as a Board Member for LEAP, a nonprofit which assists individuals living with disabilities.
Best-selling author; sought after keynote speaker; founder of Getting Back Up; board member of several national organizations which help individuals with disabilities
www.ScottWfedor.com
www.gettingbackup.org;@scottwfedor
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