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Speaker, entrepreneur, and accessibility advocate Marco Pasqua shares how resilience, authenticity, and The CUBE Principle helped him transform early adversity into lifelong purpose.
Born three months premature and diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 18 months, Marco grew up without special accommodations. His parents pushed him to adapt, problem-solve, and refuse limitation. Lessons that shaped the mindset he still carries today.
Marco is now an award-winning accessibility consultant, keynote speaker, and author of From Potential to Purpose. He also created The CUBE Principle, a framework that teaches you how to Creatively Utilize Your Best Energy to build a life filled with meaning, intention, and contribution.
Hosted by Umer Farooque, this episode dives into identity, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and the pivotal moments that define who we become.
In this episode, Marco explains:
◼️ How growing up with cerebral palsy shaped his mindset and adaptability
◼️ Why his parents refused to coddle him — and how it built resilience
◼️ The job interview that redefined his approach to purpose
◼️ The CUBE Principle and how to manage your energy in any environment
◼️ How awareness, flow, and manifestation influence your direction
◼️ Why authentic relationships matter more than metrics
◼️ How fatherhood changed his understanding of meaning and masculinity
◼️ Why purpose evolves and why pressure can be a privilege
◼️ The book journey: choosing authenticity over superficial fame
This conversation is honest, grounded, and deeply human, a powerful start to The Path We Choose.
⏱ CHAPTERS00:00:00 — Introduction: Choosing an Authentic Path
00:01:01 — The Entrepreneurial Journey: Risk and Disability
00:02:59 — Early Days: Born with Cerebral Palsy
00:05:33 — Growing Up: Parents Who Never Coddled
00:07:50 — No Such Thing as a Free Lunch
00:12:40 — The CUBE Principle Explained
00:16:55 — From Rejection to Purpose
00:20:29 — Manifestation and Finding Your Flow
00:24:01 — Authentic Connections Over Numbers
00:28:01 — Fatherhood: The Ultimate Purpose
00:34:16 — Immigration, Privilege, and Hard Work
00:41:17 — Purpose vs. Passion: Redefining Success
01:06:14 — The Book Journey: Choosing Authenticity Over Fame
01:13:23 — Final Thoughts: Making Your Future Count
Buy Marco’s Book — https://marcopasqua.com
Instagram — https://instagram.com/marcogpasqua
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpasqua
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/RealMarcoPasqua/
Instagram — https://instagram.com/umerfarooquee
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/mumerfarooque/
TPWC Instagram — https://instagram.com/thepathwechoosee
Real conversations about identity, growth, purpose, and the choices that shape who we become.
Subscribe for more episodes and behind-the-scenes content.
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By Umer FarooqueSpeaker, entrepreneur, and accessibility advocate Marco Pasqua shares how resilience, authenticity, and The CUBE Principle helped him transform early adversity into lifelong purpose.
Born three months premature and diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 18 months, Marco grew up without special accommodations. His parents pushed him to adapt, problem-solve, and refuse limitation. Lessons that shaped the mindset he still carries today.
Marco is now an award-winning accessibility consultant, keynote speaker, and author of From Potential to Purpose. He also created The CUBE Principle, a framework that teaches you how to Creatively Utilize Your Best Energy to build a life filled with meaning, intention, and contribution.
Hosted by Umer Farooque, this episode dives into identity, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and the pivotal moments that define who we become.
In this episode, Marco explains:
◼️ How growing up with cerebral palsy shaped his mindset and adaptability
◼️ Why his parents refused to coddle him — and how it built resilience
◼️ The job interview that redefined his approach to purpose
◼️ The CUBE Principle and how to manage your energy in any environment
◼️ How awareness, flow, and manifestation influence your direction
◼️ Why authentic relationships matter more than metrics
◼️ How fatherhood changed his understanding of meaning and masculinity
◼️ Why purpose evolves and why pressure can be a privilege
◼️ The book journey: choosing authenticity over superficial fame
This conversation is honest, grounded, and deeply human, a powerful start to The Path We Choose.
⏱ CHAPTERS00:00:00 — Introduction: Choosing an Authentic Path
00:01:01 — The Entrepreneurial Journey: Risk and Disability
00:02:59 — Early Days: Born with Cerebral Palsy
00:05:33 — Growing Up: Parents Who Never Coddled
00:07:50 — No Such Thing as a Free Lunch
00:12:40 — The CUBE Principle Explained
00:16:55 — From Rejection to Purpose
00:20:29 — Manifestation and Finding Your Flow
00:24:01 — Authentic Connections Over Numbers
00:28:01 — Fatherhood: The Ultimate Purpose
00:34:16 — Immigration, Privilege, and Hard Work
00:41:17 — Purpose vs. Passion: Redefining Success
01:06:14 — The Book Journey: Choosing Authenticity Over Fame
01:13:23 — Final Thoughts: Making Your Future Count
Buy Marco’s Book — https://marcopasqua.com
Instagram — https://instagram.com/marcogpasqua
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpasqua
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/RealMarcoPasqua/
Instagram — https://instagram.com/umerfarooquee
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/mumerfarooque/
TPWC Instagram — https://instagram.com/thepathwechoosee
Real conversations about identity, growth, purpose, and the choices that shape who we become.
Subscribe for more episodes and behind-the-scenes content.