Mar 31, 2021

On this week’s episode, we learn the story of Gat Caperton, CEO of Gat Creek Furniture. At age 29, Gat borrowed 90% of the purchase price and bought a small wood manufacturer in Berkley Springs, West Virginia. After initial success, the market turned, and the bottom fell out. Things looked bleak. Gat tells the...

Mar 24, 2021

In this episode, we learn the story of Kristye Chastang. In 2016, Kristye was diagnosed with breast cancer. After months of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, she was cancer-free. Just recently, the cancer has returned and has metastasized in her spine and lungs. Kristye tells her story of fighting her cancer with...

Mar 17, 2021

In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Denny Chipollini. Denny was in a horrific automobile accident in 1989 in which both of his legs were severed. Following reattachment and recovery, Denny’s left leg below the knee was amputated. Denny persevered and went from wheelchair to crutches to walking with his...

Mar 10, 2021

In this episode, we learn the story of Jesi Stracham. Jesi, like me, is a spinal cord injury survivor. She was paralyzed from the waist down as a result of a motorcycle crash in 2015. She is an advocate for those in wheelchairs. She has a large social media presence where she provides support, instruction, and...

Mar 3, 2021

In this episode, we learn the story of Colby Jubenville. Colby started life with a condition that severely restricted his vision, requiring him to learn in different ways and shaped how he has dealt with adversity. He talks about how important coaching has been in his development and how important coaching of others...