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Welcome to An Ordinary World Story Cellar podcast. Stories of inspiration that highlight how we are all connected in this world.
In this deeply moving episode, we continue our conversation with the incredible Carol Thomas. From her journey starting at community college to her time at Harvard, Carol’s resilience and faith have guided her through extraordinarychallenges—including surviving a traumatic brain injury, overcoming homelessness, and even working as a bike repairer while studying at one of the world’s most prestigious universities.
Host Christine shares how Carol’s perseverance inspired her own battle with cancer, creating a powerful connection between their stories of endurance. Carol opens up about the moment she was diagnosed with a brain injury, the struggles of memory loss, and how she still managed to excel academically. Through every challenge, her faith remained unshaken, guiding her step by step.
This episode is a testament to the power of determination, faith, and the impact one story can have on another. Tune in for an unforgettable conversation filled with hope, inspiration, and unwavering courage.
Special thanks to Jet Beardsall and Lev Roth & Micah Kermanfor your original music used in our intro and outro.
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ORDINARY WORLD PODCAST
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REBECCA BEARDSALL
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Instagram | @author_rebeccabeardsall
If you have a story to share or would like to bepart of our story cellar, please reach out to: [email protected]
By Christine and RebeccaWelcome to An Ordinary World Story Cellar podcast. Stories of inspiration that highlight how we are all connected in this world.
In this deeply moving episode, we continue our conversation with the incredible Carol Thomas. From her journey starting at community college to her time at Harvard, Carol’s resilience and faith have guided her through extraordinarychallenges—including surviving a traumatic brain injury, overcoming homelessness, and even working as a bike repairer while studying at one of the world’s most prestigious universities.
Host Christine shares how Carol’s perseverance inspired her own battle with cancer, creating a powerful connection between their stories of endurance. Carol opens up about the moment she was diagnosed with a brain injury, the struggles of memory loss, and how she still managed to excel academically. Through every challenge, her faith remained unshaken, guiding her step by step.
This episode is a testament to the power of determination, faith, and the impact one story can have on another. Tune in for an unforgettable conversation filled with hope, inspiration, and unwavering courage.
Special thanks to Jet Beardsall and Lev Roth & Micah Kermanfor your original music used in our intro and outro.
Socials
ORDINARY WORLD PODCAST
website | https://rebeccabeardsall.com/podcasts/
REBECCA BEARDSALL
website | https://rebeccabeardsall.com
Instagram | @author_rebeccabeardsall
If you have a story to share or would like to bepart of our story cellar, please reach out to: [email protected]