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Above And Beyond With Anthony Frisina
In this episode of the podcast Gavin is joined by Anthony Frisina, an author, speaker, and founder of TV show Above And Beyond, to talk about his journey beginning with being born with Spina Bifida and overcoming this with a strong mindset.
You can donate to Gavin’s JustGiving page for The Ocean Cleanup by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3DRZefO
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to The Ocean Cleanup, so it's the most efficient way to give - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Above And Beyond is about bringing awareness to accessibility and inclusion within my community. It garnered so much success and notoriety that I got the opportunity to publish a book under the same name and things have catapulted from there.
- Accessibility and inclusion is so often overlooked and overshadowed, it’s often considered secondary or an afterthought in most worlds. I really wanted to bring that formidably to the forefront of the conversation because disability is the largest minority group worldwide and the only demographic with a fluctuation rate where it could happen to anyone situationally, temporarily, permanently, at birth, or what have you.
- The challenges we face, especially in my world, are educational and attitudinal barriers to access and inclusion. I’m often reminded of the quote “If you build it they will come”, but if you don’t build it with accessibility you are eliminating approximately 15% of the population worldwide. So, when we think of accessibility and inclusion, we need to think of that at the forefront of the conversation and build with accessibility and tangibly.
- Our biggest allies are youths because a lot of kids tend to be more curious and want to learn about disability and inclusion. They'll see my wheelchair and ask questions and I’m totally open to that. I want to be able to answer the questions because that leads to conversation, to understanding and to less ignorance. I know it’s not an overnight solution, or one for 5-10 years from now, but the fact that we need to build and maintain momentum on access and inclusion is important to the greater good of collective prosperity for everyone.
BEST MOMENTS
‘Transitioning from walking to using a wheelchair wasn’t a negative, it was an opportunity to be outspoken about gratitude and the importance of setting a path of access and inclusion.’
"We're often pushed back by a lot of ableism/discrimination on account of people not necessarily having the desire to change or amplify a community – and I say that with respect, but the results show it.’
‘We’re not there yet where inclusion is second nature, and I don’t think we’re ever going to be there to be truly honest. It’s about the progression not the perfection of it.’
‘When we include people in the world with kindness it really helps amplify what the collective can do together.’
ABOUT THE GUEST
Anthony Frisina has a passion for accessibility and inclusion. He is driven by a community in Hamilton, Ontario, where he was born and still calls home today.
Born with Spina Bifida he was privileged to adopt a “person first” mentality in his early years, a mindset he currently embodies in his everyday life. “Adversity not only builds character it reveals it '' and “It’s not about the amount of times you get knocked down, but by the amount of times you get back up” are two of his favourite quotes and they inspire the man he is today.
He is a Mohawk College graduate in Enterprise Business; Office Administration Executive and when not working at Mohawk College as a Student Services Representative at The Square, he can often be seen with his wheels turning at Mohawk College. In 2014, he was inducted into an elite group as a Mohawk College Alumni of Distinction.
When not at Mohawk he can be found in his community representing the Rick Hansen Foundation or the Catholic Youth Organization in an ambassadorial role and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
Anthony Frisina is truly a testament of character, overcoming many obstacles along the way, breaking down and breaking through barriers, so that he, along with the next generation, can enjoy an inclusive community, a community based on ability.
CONTACT METHODS
Website: https://www.anthonyfrisina.ca/
ABOUT THE HOST
Gavin Scott is a born entrepreneur with a passion for start up and scale up. He has over 20 years real estate experience in investment and development.
Gavin says: Over the years I have discovered that mindset is everything. Now, that might sound obvious, but it is! You see the number of awoken minds are very few in reality. Whilst acknowledging mindset is key it is absolutely different from utilising, influencing, impacting and effecting great change, for yourself, your loved ones, friends, colleagues and the wider public.
Why?
Like most of us I have had many ups and downs. I want to share the lessons learnt and promote a better environment for all, internally and externally!
How?
Through sharing my own experiences and hosting some fabulous individuals including some big household names to discuss key topics around mindset and the success formulas I hope the listener will become inspired to create space for change for betterment in their lives. I aim to inspire change by encouragement, not by force. I intend to inspire by education, not by regulation.
CONTACT METHODS
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By Gav ScottIn this episode of the podcast Gavin is joined by Anthony Frisina, an author, speaker, and founder of TV show Above And Beyond, to talk about his journey beginning with being born with Spina Bifida and overcoming this with a strong mindset.
You can donate to Gavin’s JustGiving page for The Ocean Cleanup by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3DRZefO
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to The Ocean Cleanup, so it's the most efficient way to give - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Above And Beyond is about bringing awareness to accessibility and inclusion within my community. It garnered so much success and notoriety that I got the opportunity to publish a book under the same name and things have catapulted from there.
- Accessibility and inclusion is so often overlooked and overshadowed, it’s often considered secondary or an afterthought in most worlds. I really wanted to bring that formidably to the forefront of the conversation because disability is the largest minority group worldwide and the only demographic with a fluctuation rate where it could happen to anyone situationally, temporarily, permanently, at birth, or what have you.
- The challenges we face, especially in my world, are educational and attitudinal barriers to access and inclusion. I’m often reminded of the quote “If you build it they will come”, but if you don’t build it with accessibility you are eliminating approximately 15% of the population worldwide. So, when we think of accessibility and inclusion, we need to think of that at the forefront of the conversation and build with accessibility and tangibly.
- Our biggest allies are youths because a lot of kids tend to be more curious and want to learn about disability and inclusion. They'll see my wheelchair and ask questions and I’m totally open to that. I want to be able to answer the questions because that leads to conversation, to understanding and to less ignorance. I know it’s not an overnight solution, or one for 5-10 years from now, but the fact that we need to build and maintain momentum on access and inclusion is important to the greater good of collective prosperity for everyone.
BEST MOMENTS
‘Transitioning from walking to using a wheelchair wasn’t a negative, it was an opportunity to be outspoken about gratitude and the importance of setting a path of access and inclusion.’
"We're often pushed back by a lot of ableism/discrimination on account of people not necessarily having the desire to change or amplify a community – and I say that with respect, but the results show it.’
‘We’re not there yet where inclusion is second nature, and I don’t think we’re ever going to be there to be truly honest. It’s about the progression not the perfection of it.’
‘When we include people in the world with kindness it really helps amplify what the collective can do together.’
ABOUT THE GUEST
Anthony Frisina has a passion for accessibility and inclusion. He is driven by a community in Hamilton, Ontario, where he was born and still calls home today.
Born with Spina Bifida he was privileged to adopt a “person first” mentality in his early years, a mindset he currently embodies in his everyday life. “Adversity not only builds character it reveals it '' and “It’s not about the amount of times you get knocked down, but by the amount of times you get back up” are two of his favourite quotes and they inspire the man he is today.
He is a Mohawk College graduate in Enterprise Business; Office Administration Executive and when not working at Mohawk College as a Student Services Representative at The Square, he can often be seen with his wheels turning at Mohawk College. In 2014, he was inducted into an elite group as a Mohawk College Alumni of Distinction.
When not at Mohawk he can be found in his community representing the Rick Hansen Foundation or the Catholic Youth Organization in an ambassadorial role and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
Anthony Frisina is truly a testament of character, overcoming many obstacles along the way, breaking down and breaking through barriers, so that he, along with the next generation, can enjoy an inclusive community, a community based on ability.
CONTACT METHODS
Website: https://www.anthonyfrisina.ca/
ABOUT THE HOST
Gavin Scott is a born entrepreneur with a passion for start up and scale up. He has over 20 years real estate experience in investment and development.
Gavin says: Over the years I have discovered that mindset is everything. Now, that might sound obvious, but it is! You see the number of awoken minds are very few in reality. Whilst acknowledging mindset is key it is absolutely different from utilising, influencing, impacting and effecting great change, for yourself, your loved ones, friends, colleagues and the wider public.
Why?
Like most of us I have had many ups and downs. I want to share the lessons learnt and promote a better environment for all, internally and externally!
How?
Through sharing my own experiences and hosting some fabulous individuals including some big household names to discuss key topics around mindset and the success formulas I hope the listener will become inspired to create space for change for betterment in their lives. I aim to inspire change by encouragement, not by force. I intend to inspire by education, not by regulation.
CONTACT METHODS