He has his PHD in mechanical engineering from MIT. He holds more than 60 patents in the biomedical field.

And he quit it all when on a trip to India, he saw a woman dragging herself across a road with her arms who obviously, and desperately needed a wheelchair.

Don went home and took a plastic lawn chair, 2 mountain bike tires, and built the first prototype of this affordable wheelchair to send to the woman…

1.3 million wheelchairs later…

Don’s story is going to BLOW YOUR MIND…

It’s so simple…

But it takes risk…

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Episode 095 - See Somebody… Free Somebody… A Case Study with Don Schoendorfer

In a world more connected— yet lonelier— than it's ever been, Carlos Whittaker is bringing humans together all over the world. Backed by the power of a massive Instafamilia, his enthusiastic social followers tune in daily and join forces with Carlos to find connection, do good, and be in community. In this podcast Carlos creates a space where people are safe to engage in conversation about the topics that matter most. His motto: Don't stand on issues, walk with people.

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Join me, Heather, Seanna, and Sohaila (and our friend Jacinda!) as we work through some BIG feelings about the wedding in 4 days.
What’s it like to be the father of the bride, the mother of the bride, the sister of the bride, and the bride herself? Listen and find out.
This is raw and authentic. With lots of tears. And there are nuggets that come out of this that I think are applicable to every season of life. 
This might be the most memorable conversation I have with my daughter Sohaila. (And the other girls in my life!!)
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Episode 21: Father Of The Bride Pt. 3 - Talking (And CRYING) Through My Daughter’s Wedding With The Women In My Life

Wow! Talk about wedding brain… At the time of recording this, we’re about to head to Jackson, WY for my first-born daughter’s WEDDING.
I feel different about my daughter getting married HOURLY, so I’m talking through that with you.
I’ve been putting together a video for her that has just been reminding me of how far we've come and what an honor it has been to raise her. 
And there’s a little update about my parents in here too…
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Episode 20: Father Of The Bride Pt. 2 - Wedding Countdown, Update On My Parents, & Why It's Okay To Feel All The FEELS When Seasons Change

Welcome to the first FATHER OF THE BRIDE episode! We are less than 20 DAYS away from marrying off my FIRST-BORN daughter. Y’all…
We talk about our feelings as the day approaches, the father-daughter dance, the ceremony, the details, and MORE.
If you have young daughters, I hope this gives you a helpful perspective as they grow up. 
Plus, I give you a few tips on how to build a close relationship with your daughter(s) and STAY CLOSE as they get older. 
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Episode 19: Father Of The Bride Pt. 1: Tips For Building Your Parent-Daughter Relationship, Wedding Talk, & The Bride Herself - Sohaila Whittaker

This is a very special episode for me. I go WAY BACK in my feels as I talk with some old friends.
Kristian Stanfill and Brett Younker from Passion Music join me on this episode to talk through the history, power, and trajectory of Passion. 
Passion Music deeply shaped my life as a worship leader (back when I was young and hip).
We’re digging into the vaults today and get into our feels reflecting on some of the most FORMATIVE songs of my faith. 
The wisdom and reverence these guys bring to the conversation is something you don’t want to miss!
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Episode 18: Talking About Some Of The Most Impactful Music That’s EVER Been Released With Brett Younker And Kristian Stanfill From Passion Music

We are rewinding time with this episode. Matt Brown knew me before most. 
We’re talking about a season of my life that most people don’t even know EXISTED. That’s right. I used to be a worship leader / Christian music artist.
And it all started at Sandals Church under the leadership of Matt Brown. Over 20 years later, and he’s still there!
Matt saw me through high highs and low lows. And he and Sandals are a major part of who I am and what I do today.
We’re talking about young Carlos and Matt, our dads, trusting the church again, and Matt’s insight into life with God now. 
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Episode 095 - See Somebody… Free Somebody… A Case Study with Don Schoendorfer

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