Diagnosed with cerebral palsy & defying the odds – Win Charles

The world told Win Charles what she couldn't do. She spent her whole life proving them wrong.‎Born with Cerebral Palsy, Win became an author, a competitor in the Kona IronMan Triathlon, and a motivational speaker touring the country to raise awareness about living a full life no matter what holds you back.Her memoir is called I, Win. And that title says everything.‎In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about:‎- How to achieve your dreams with a disability‎- Defying low expectations and refusing to accept no‎- Doing great things with Cerebral Palsy‎- Speaking openly about sexual and physical abuse in the disabled community‎- Advocating for veterans and building community through podcasting‎- One tangible thing you can do today to start living a full life‎If you have ever been told you can't – or if you love someone who has – this conversation is for you.‎You are not your diagnosis. You deserve a full life. Go win.Connect with Win Charles‎Memoir:I, Win‎Podcast: A Different Shaped Heart: Conversations About Disability Awareness‎Website: ceodisability.buzzsprout.com‎Chapters:‎00:00 Hook: Achieving your dreams with disability‎00:15 Introduction: Win Charles & Defying the odds‎01:15 Diagnosed with cerebral palsy and TBI, the downside ‎03:08 Dealing with cerebral palsy ‎04:40 Being told to be grateful for people being nice to you ‎06:09 People with disability being unable to defend themselves, prone to abuse‎08:38 Finding courage to share your story09:34 The system failing the disabled ‎‎12:15 Parents understanding the disabled ‎‎13:18 Word for the disabled, seek help‎14:56 Faith and  disability ‎16:06 What to do when you feel down‎17:49 Steps to take as a person with disability