Ask Win

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

In 1997 I hit the ground while skydiving and have been in (and out) of a wheelchair since. I think it would be safe to say that it does not stop me from living life. “My desire is to empower people. I want others to realize that it doesn’t take a seemingly tragic episode to positively impact your life. My hope is that I can demonstrate how this is possible.” Many who have experienced serious accidents often speak of their lives as if it occurred in two parts, the before and after. As a personal trainer, marathon runner and skydiver, Jeremy Newman describes his “previous life” as one he lived with reckless abandon, his first love always being the thrill of a challenge. Unfortunately, no challenge would prove greater than on May 24, 1997, when a devastating skydiving accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. This is the story of a man who, by his own admission, brought himself to the brink of death, and returned with the gift of inspiration to all those who surround him. An avid skydiver, Jeremy was well trained, experienced and fiercely competitive. On that fated day in May, he admits that in an attempt to race his fellow skydiver to the ground he purposely closed his end cells, ultimately collapsing his entire canopy and plummeting himself to the ground at 1200 feet. With multiple life-threatening injuries, Jeremy slipped in and out of a drug-induced coma for one month. As doctor’s made grim predictions that he would never breath on his own, speak, or walk again, Jeremy’s friends and family prepared for what seemed like the inevitable. Into his second month of hospitalization, Jeremy experienced a spiritual and emotional epiphany that he attributes to his mother, Lynn, who visited him everyday. He unbelievably began to regain his mental and physical abilities and doctors described his recuperation as nothing short of miraculous. He was released in 2 1/2 months and returned to his clientèle the very next day. Jeremy has never looked back. “I’ve learned to appreciate all that I have, and all the things I used to take for granted, like taking a breath on my own. Every morning when I wake, I say thank you.” Jeremy’s injuries did not prevent him from returning to competitive sports. With borrowed racing equipment, Jeremy began competing as a WHEELCHAIR ATHLETE in the 1998 Los Angeles Marathon. Jeremy has since competed in nearly three-dozen triathlons, a dozen marathons and countless biathlons, duathlons, 5K and 10K races. In Colorado, Jeremy relearned downhill skiing as a disabled skier in the Hartford Ski Spectacular. June 7, 1999 marked the successful completion of his participation in the 56-day, 3600 mile Transcontinental Triathlon from Santa Barbara to NYC. In 1998, Jeremy also became an avid triathlete, and is the only wheelchair triathlete in California to date. In fact, he was selected as one of only two wheelchair athletes to represent the United States in the 2002 World Triathlon Championships in Cancun, Mexico. Since that time he has participated in several hundred races in 18 different countries and been to 8 world triathlon championships. He is currently training for the US Cycling Team and will be visiting the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs in September 2010.

To learn more about Butterflies of Wisdom visit http://butterfliesofwisdom.weebly.com/. Be sure to FOLLOW this program https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To find out how Win walk and about Ekso go to http://www.bridgingbionics.org/, or email Amanda Boxtel at [email protected].   On Butterflies of Wisdom today, Best-Selling Author, Win Kelly Charles welcomes Haley Lynn Gray Haley is founder and owner of Leadership Girl, a graduate of Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, and a serial entrepreneur. In addition to her many business ventures, she is also a wife, mom of four and Girl Scout Leader. Haley is passionate about helping women achieve their potential and empowers them to overcome obstacles in leadership positions and entrepreneurial ventures. After starting and growing several businesses of her own to success, Haley wanted to provide the benefit of her experiences and expertise to others. She began coaching small business owners so they could achieve their success. At Leadership Girl, Haley supports entrepreneurs and contributes to their success by offering business building services for small businesses such as Business Coaching and Strategy Sessions. Whether you want to get a new business off the ground or expand an existing business, Haley is here to help you. Haley contributes to her blogs: LeadershipGirl.comtheExtensionofYou.com She is also founder and owner of Extension of You Home Care, and author of the bestselling book Choosing a Caregiver: Expect the Best and Know How to Ask For It. To learn more about Haley  visithttp://leadershipgirl.com/. To learn more about Win Kelly Charles visit https://winchrles.wix.com/win-charles. Please send feedback to Win by email her at [email protected], or go to http://survey.libsyn.com/winwisdom and http://survey.libsyn.com/thebutterfly. To be on the show, please fill out the intake at http://bit.ly/1MLJSLG. To look at our sponsorships go tohttp://www.educents.com/daily-deals#wwow. To learn about the magic of Siri go tohttps://www.udemy.com/writing-a-book-using-siri/?utm_campaign=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email.

To learn more about Butterflies of Wisdom visit http://butterfliesofwisdom.weebly.com/. Be sure to FOLLOW this program https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To find out how Win walk and about Ekso go to http://www.bridgingbionics.org/, or email Amanda Boxtel at [email protected].   On Butterflies of Wisdom today, Best-Selling Author, Win Kelly Charles welcomes Haley Lynn Gray Haley is founder and owner of Leadership Girl, a graduate of Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, and a serial entrepreneur. In addition to her many business ventures, she is also a wife, mom of four and Girl Scout Leader. Haley is passionate about helping women achieve their potential and empowers them to overcome obstacles in leadership positions and entrepreneurial ventures. After starting and growing several businesses of her own to success, Haley wanted to provide the benefit of her experiences and expertise to others. She began coaching small business owners so they could achieve their success. At Leadership Girl, Haley supports entrepreneurs and contributes to their success by offering business building services for small businesses such as Business Coaching and Strategy Sessions. Whether you want to get a new business off the ground or expand an existing business, Haley is here to help you. Haley contributes to her blogs: LeadershipGirl.comtheExtensionofYou.com She is also founder and owner of Extension of You Home Care, and author of the bestselling book Choosing a Caregiver: Expect the Best and Know How to Ask For It. To learn more about Haley  visithttp://leadershipgirl.com/. To learn more about Win Kelly Charles visit https://winchrles.wix.com/win-charles. Please send feedback to Win by email her at [email protected], or go to http://survey.libsyn.com/winwisdom and http://survey.libsyn.com/thebutterfly. To be on the show, please fill out the intake at http://bit.ly/1MLJSLG. To look at our sponsorships go tohttp://www.educents.com/daily-deals#wwow. To learn about the magic of Siri go tohttps://www.udemy.com/writing-a-book-using-siri/?utm_campaign=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email.

To learn more about Butterflies of Wisdom visit http://butterfliesofwisdom.weebly.com/. Be sure to FOLLOW this program https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To find out how Win walk and about Ekso go to http://www.bridgingbionics.org/, or email AmandaBoxtel at [email protected].   On Butterflies of Wisdom today, Best-Selling Author, Win Kelly Charles welcomes AmandaGoldman-Petri. Amanda is the founder of MarketLikeANerd.com, is an internationally renowned “Work Smarter, Not Harder” Online Marketing Coach for entrepreneurs who want to maximize their profits while minimizing the amount of time and effort they put into their business. After overcoming poverty, child abuse, rape, teen pregnancy, and near death, Amanda was able to persevere and create her first $10K month within four months at the age of 22. She generated over $150K in her next business within four months at the age of 23, and in her first Market Like A Nerd launch, she generated over $120K in 90 days while also expanding her business to 19 different countries. She has helped clients turn $700 into $100K using Facebook ads, $300 into $16K using webinars, and sell out coaching programs completely within 90 days using free Facebook Group marketing strategies.Amanda has featured on major media outlets such as Small Business Trendsetters, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, The Huffington Post, Worth Magazine, International Business Times (and more) for her unique and nerdy approach to marketing. If you want to discover how to make more money while working less so you can screw hustle, screw sacrifice, and create a financially free life full of impact and freedom, Amanda is the expert you need to talk to. To learn more about Amanda visithttp://marketlikeanerd.com/. To find out more about Win Kelly Charles visit https://wincharles.wix.com/win-charles. Please send feedback to Win by email her at [email protected], or go tohttp://survey.libsyn.com/winwisdom and http://survey.libsyn.com/thebutterfly. To be on the show, please fill out the intake at http://bit.ly/1MLJSLG. To look at our sponsorships go tohttp://www.educents.com/daily-deals#wwow. To learn about the magic of Siri go tohttps://www.udemy.com/writing-a-book-using-siri/?utm_campaign=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email.