“They were hurled into an involuntary  situation in which they had to buck the norm and they literally made a masterpiece out of it.”

In 1990, at age of 11, Brooke Ellison encountered a life-altering event when she was struck by a car while walking home. This incident left her quadriplegic, altering the course of her life in unexpected ways. Instead of viewing this as a tragedy,  Brooke and her family turned this challenging circumstance into a remarkable story of resilience and determination. 

Brooke’s  journey serves as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, you can carve out a path filled with hope and possibility.

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

-How Brooke saw her limitations as opportunities for growth.

-About the significant role Brooke’s family played in helping her thrive despite her challenges.

-About the importance of pausing to listen and slowing down to include others.

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DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• “We are going to do the opposite of what is expected of us?”

• "It wasn't a choice. They actually had to embrace it.”

• “They were hurled into an involuntary  situation in which they had to buck the norm and they literally made a masterpiece out of it.”

• “Slow the f*** down to include others.”

• “What's the harm in slowing down to make sure that it's really impactful?”