Breaking Through The Noise

Jeffrey Mckeegee-Williams is a motivational speaker and author, bringing to the world unique and uplifting perspectives on thriving, self-betterment, and mentorship. Seeing him in the world today, you would never fathom his childhood experiences or lack thereof. Jeffrey grew up on the South Side of Chicago, in one of it's poorest and most violent neighborhoods. He survived a young life of hunger, desperate living conditions, parental neglect, condemnation from teachers, and alienation from peers. The brutal passing of his uncle became a wake-up for Jeffrey and a catalyst to finding a way out of the repeating nature of his circumstances. As he forged his new path, he became a source of authentic support and empowerment to youth growing up in similar circumstances, and his inspiring messages gained him invitations to speak in spaces far beyond his neighborhood. Jeffrey is now sought after as a motivational speaker for a variety of audiences, from young people to business leaders, reminding us all that our inner attitudes can change our outer landscape and send ripple effects far beyond our own lives.

You can find more on Jeffrey or book him to speak on https://www.wearerighthere.org/

Ken Rodgers sees the world differently, and it's not just because he's completely blind. Through a Forest Gump-like life story, Ken offers himself in service to the world, first as a teacher, then as a nurse, and later as a policy leader and advocate for the disability community.

In our conversation, Ken shares about the deep and impactful influence of his mother, who first taught him that our experience of reality reflects our internal attitudes and perspectives. Ken reveals his incredible story of discovering he had fourth stage liver cancer in his late 20s, and how, while on hospice, he experienced a baffling and miraculous remission of the disease. Then, how he navigated going completely blind in his 30s, and first struggling, then surrendering, and finally finding meaning and contribution again through his work with the disability community. 

Ken’s story is an empowering tale on the alchemy of personal transformation, and how one’s chosen perspective can turn the most harrowing trials into a source of life-giving power.