Doing Business with a Servant's Heart - Transforming Adversity into Advocacy with Scott Fedor

Transforming Adversity into Advocacy with Scott Fedor

12/30/24 • 29 min

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
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In this episode of "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart," host Steve Ramona interviews Jason Hewlett, an accomplished entertainer turned leadership keynote speaker. Jason shares his unique journey from performing impersonations of iconic artists like Elton John and Ricky Martin in Las Vegas to delivering impactful leadership lessons infused with comedy. Emphasizing the power of laughter in connecting with audiences, he discusses how humor helps him convey important messages while maintaining engagement. Jason also highlights the significance of being transparent about personal challenges, such as a vocal strain that forced him to adapt his shows, and how sharing these experiences can foster understanding and support from audiences. His philosophy revolves around "keeping the promise" to connect authentically with others through both performance and leadership.
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