BDGS: #044 - Stephen Wagstaff - Paralyzed, Not Powerless: The Story Behind SwagAbility

Join JP Garcia on Episode 44 of The Brown Duke Gun Show as he sits down with Stephen Wagstaff from Swagability, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with traumatic illnesses and disabilities. From South Louisiana to New Brunswick, Canada, JP and Stephen explore their shared "Acadiana" roots, the transformative mission of Swagability, and an incredible hunting story you won’t believe—two guys in wheelchairs taking down a 780-pound moose! Stephen shares his journey from a life-altering diving accident 30 years ago to building a community that offers hope, practical support, and adaptive solutions for thriving after disability. Whether you’re a hunter, an outdoor enthusiast, or someone looking to make a difference, this episode is packed with inspiration, humor, and real talk. Donate to @SwagAbilityInc : https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/donate-to-make-a-difference-in-a-life-today​ @SwagAbilityInc 's Moose Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzT1NmY9Tu4&t=3s Drone Fishing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSKuc_PNZVwQuadraplegic Hunts Again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7NULUwgt3M @SwagAbilityInc website: swagability.comFull podcast episodes here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PwtKeiQ1YsKpPQDHCGZduApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brown-duke-gun-show/id1735368514YT: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrowndukegunshow/podcastsSocial media:JP: https://www.instagram.com/jpgarc01/Brandon: https://www.instagram.com/brandon.elias1/Twitter: https://twitter.com/browndukegunpodSentry Defense: @sentrydefense1061 JP Garcia Shooting: @ thebrowndukegunshow #2a #guns #firearms #sentryDefense #teamSentry #SelfDefenseFirearms #FirearmTrainingTips #DefensiveShooting #GunPurchaseGuide #SelfProtection #ConcealedCarryTraining #DefensiveTactics #PersonalSafety #FirearmsForDefense #SelfDefensePreparation|==== Services I Use A Lot ====|Here are the resources I use to streamline my business (these are affiliate links, and I earn with qualifying purchases):👉 Fiverr Marketplace: https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=998056&brand=fiverrmarketplace - Lots of stuff on here - I've mostly used this for outsourced graphics, like corporate logos, podcast logos, video bumps, etc👉 Fiverr Pro: https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=998056&brand=fp - I've engaged with 1 Pro so far, and I can tell the difference in the level of service! I definitely recommend!👉 Gusto Payroll Service: https://gusto.com/r/johnpaul225 - use this link to get some cash for signing up - the amount varies|==== My Video Creation AI ====|👉 Firecut.ai: https://firecut.ai/ - use promo code Y2ETUQTP for one month 100% off (annual plan) or 50% off (monthly plan) - This saves me HOURS of video editing time - a MUST HAVE as a 1-man creative team... like me!👉 VidIQ - https://vidiq.com/jpgarcia/ - YouTube-specific service that optimizes titles, description, kewords, etc. I use it every time I publish a video