In this episode, I am joined by Ethan A. Poetic.
Ethan A. Poetic is a native of Coatesville, Pa, and moved to Lancaster, Pa in the middle of his eighth-grade year. On Saturday March 19th, 2011, He was involved in a serious near-fatal car accident with a tractor-trailer 18-wheeler. The near-death experience location was Lincoln Highway East (Route 30) in Paradise Township, Pa. Ethan's injuries included a fractured collarbone, sprain wrist, a concussion, & a ruptured aorta artery.
He was facing a mathematical equation of 99% of death vs 1% of life with a high-risk surgery at Lancaster General Hospital. Several days later Ethan woke up and was declared a walking living miracle. His long road to recovery was at Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital for speech, physical, occupational therapy, & being on a feeding tube.
Ethan graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School, Harrisburg Area Community College with an associate degree, & Millersville University with a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications minor broadcasting & media. He received two Pennsylvania Commonwealth Citations, a Proclamation declaration Citation from Lancaster City Mayor Danene Sorace & Lancaster City Council Members. Ethan was Featured on the Front page of the Lancaster Newspaper (LNP), Inspirational story on WGAL TV, Millersville University the Snapper Newspaper, & The Southeast Times Newspaper of Lancaster, Pa, WiTF radio of Harrisburg, Pa.
Ethan is the CEO & Founder of Ethan A. Poetic,LLC to empower people towards overcoming their adversities & hardships. Ethan's story involves overcoming a near-fatal car accident facing 99% of death vs 1% of life. He's currently a keynote speaker, life coach, walking-living miracle, Two-time college graduate, & a Self-Published Author. He’s also a member of the International Lions Club. Ethan has helped bridge the gaps to inspire the youth inside the classrooms, cafe, playgrounds, sports, music, after school programs, & community engagement. He sees himself inside the youth relating to their struggles, poverty, single-parent household, & needing leadership towards the right direction in life.
Ethan does lead by true example for exemplifying in his life the outstanding progress of diversity & inclusion. For pursuing higher education, starting a business, & being a self-published author.
To purchase the Autobiography titled "The Inspirational Story of Ethan A. Poetic: Chronicles of Adversities, Education, Sports, Relationships, & Resiliency." Available print on demand through Amazon, Target, Walmart, Kobo, Barnes & Noble. For serious inquires for speaking engagements you may visit
Website https://ethanspeaks.com/
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Topics discussed include:
Ethan’s personal journey and the challenges he overcame growing up.
Was there a specific moment where Ethan knew this is what he was being called to do?
How Ethan conveys his messages through poetry workshops, his book and as a motivational speaker.
Working together as a species on the planet together + generational wealth
Why do people bully others?
Being a victor or a victim
Ethan’s near-death experience in a tragic car accident
Some key resources/tools Ethan recommends for individuals navigating their mental health journey or seeking personal development.
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