Benen and Chris discuss, among other things, Benen’s journey into be a media creator, disability in the past compared to the present, the barriers that stand between a person with a disability and gainful employment in small towns, voiceover careers, benefits of COVID for the disabled community, and reasonable accommodations for an employee with a disability.

Born with Spastic Cerebral Palsy Benen Dykstra AKA The Rolling Dragon has come a long way from growing up in the small town of Cayuga Ontario Canada to living on his own in Minden Ontario. Working as the host of The Sit Down Stand Out Show Podcast and a freelance VoiceOver Artist.

“I was born January 21, 1998 at 3 pounds and 9 ounce 10 weeks prematurely the youngest of three kids. The running family joke is I haven't stopped talking since then.I graduated from Durham Collage with a diploma in Radio Broadcasting and Contemporary media in 2019 and been trying to apply for work as a Voice Over artist, audiobook narrator, and pro wrestling commentator. I created the sit Down Stand show slowly piece by piece until the first episode aired in October of 2022 and it's been an interesting ride ever since.” – Bene Dykstra

How to connect with Benen Dykstra

· www.rollingdragonmedia.com

Additional Links

· https://www.instagram.com/_rollingdragon_

· https://www.facebook.com/rollingdragonmedia

· https://twitter.com/BenenDykstra

Hey #DefineYourselfer! Join myself, Tony Jacobsen and A. M. Willians live at Power in Disability on March 23rd 2024. I will be presenting “Power in Self-Confidence” where I will share 3 ways you can immediately start discovering, developing, and growing your self-confidence to create the success you desire and deserve as a person with a disability. For more details visit http://thechrismitchell.com/PID324. Do it now, your future self is waiting to thank you!

Additional links:

• Tell us what you think about the show! Take a quick survey to let us know what you want to see/hear in future episodes. Visit http://tinyurl.com/SSEDPCSurvey
• Grab your free Cheat Sheet with your first 3 steps to self-confidence at https://successstartswithselfconfidence.com
• Want to know more about #DefineYourself? http://www.DefineYourself.US
• Want a free shout-out for you and your disabled-owned business/non-profit? Visit http://tinyurl.com/DFYSShoutOut
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Kellie Ann Peterson, author of Wounded Heart Graceful Warrior and the founder of Graceful Warrior's ministries, shares how she started a non-profit after surviving 2 strokes.

About Kellie-Ann Peterson

Kellie Ann Peterson, M.Div. is a certified family and life coach, since 2009 as well as a pastor. She is a remarkable woman whose life journey has been a testament to resilience and transformation. Creating her to become a Graceful Warrior. In the face of adversity, Kellie Ann's unwavering spirit and determination have shaped her into the compassionate individual she is today.

Kellie Ann's story is a reminder that even amidst the darkest of times, the human spirit can rise, heal, and inspire. Through her journey of personal growth, dedication, and unwavering faith, she continues to touch lives, bringing light to those who need it most.

About Graceful Warriors ministries

Graceful Warriors is a community where we empower survivors of trauma. We are more than a coaching service, we are a sisterhood committed to helping other women reclaim their narrative and emerge as a resilient, empowered, version of themselves. Let's walk this path together, hand and hand with God, towards a future filled with hope and possibility.

How to connect with Kellie-Ann Peterson and Graceful Warriors ministries

• https://www.gracefulwarriors.org/

Additional Links

• Kellie-Ann’s offer https://www.gracefulwarriors.org/copy-of-contact
• Kellie-Ann’s book - https://a.co/d/0KtI8D2
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOicnsOAL0FsYzk05nFvGZg

Domestic Violence Numbers

• Tool Free - 1.800.799.7233 (SAFE)
• TTY - 1.800.787.3224
• Text - “START” to 88788

Hey #DefineYourselfer! Join myself, Tony Jacobsen and A. M. Willians live at Power in Disability on March 23rd 2024. I will be presenting “Power in Self-Confidence” where I will share 3 ways you can immediately start discovering, developing, and growing your self-confidence to create the success you desire and deserve as a person with a disability. For more details visit http://thechrismitchell.com/PID324. Do it now, your future self is waiting to thank you!

Additional links:

• Tell us what you think about the show! Take a quick survey to let us know what you want to see/hear in future episodes. Visit http://tinyurl.com/SSEDPCSurvey
• Grab your free Cheat Sheet with your first 3 steps to self-confidence at https://successstartswithselfconfidence.com
• Want to know more about #DefineYourself? http://www.DefineYourself.US
• Want a free shout-out for you and your disabled-owned business/non-profit? Visit http://tinyurl.com/DFYSShoutOut
• Want to be a guest on the show? Visit http://tinyurl.com/SSEDPod

Amy Thurman's journey from being completely incapacitated and living with a broken neck for ten years to now living an empowered life will inspire you to stop making excuses and begin pursuing the life of your dreams!

Amy Thurman, co-author of the International Best-Selling series, The Global Resilience Project, Book 2, has a Masters Degree in Educational and Community Renewal from the University of Oklahoma, is one of The Real 50 over 50: Women Who are Quietly Making a Difference in the World, is an Inspirational Speaker, Disabled Entrepreneur and Podcast Host whose resilience is unmatched and doesn’t let life with a broken neck deter her from realizing her dreams. She is the author of the upcoming self-help book, Finding My Hero Within, that will compel you to confront the excuses holding you back from living the life of your dreams. She lives in Norman, Oklahoma with her teenage son and two chickens, Lumos and Nox, where she offers clean, anti-aging, long-lasting, smudge-proof SeneGence cosmetics and skincare.

Amy inspires and empowers individuals to reach their full potential by teaching them to polish the mirror of their lives in order to connect with their souls and authentic selves.

How to connect with Amy

• http://www.getamyshelp.com

FREE gift

• Ten Steps to Showing Yourself Soul-Love – http://www.getamyshelp.com/free

Hey #DefineYourselfer! Join myself, Tony Jacobsen and A. M. Willians live at Power in Disability on March 23rd 2024. I will be presenting “Power in Self-Confidence” where I will share 3 ways you can immediately start discovering, developing, and growing your self-confidence to create the success you desire and deserve as a person with a disability. For more details visit http://thechrismitchell.com/PID324. Do it now, your future self is waiting to thank you!

Additional links:

• Tell us what you think about the show! Take a quick survey to let us know what you want to see/hear in future episodes. Visit http://tinyurl.com/SSEDPCSurvey
• Grab your free Cheat Sheet with your first 3 steps to self-confidence at https://successstartswithselfconfidence.com
• Want to know more about #DefineYourself? http://www.DefineYourself.US
• Want a free shout-out for you and your disabled-owned business/non-profit? Visit http://tinyurl.com/DFYSShoutOut
• Want to be a guest on the show? Visit http://tinyurl.com/SSEDPod