From Heartbreak to Hope: Susan Naylor | The Boundless Podcast - Ferrin Peterson

After facing the unimaginable loss of both her sons—Will in a tragic car accident in Hawaii and her eldest to addiction—Susan Naylor turned her grief into a powerful force for good. Inspired by Will’s incredible heart for people, she founded the Will Smith Foundation, which has since supported 68 organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children in Texas, Hawaii, and Africa.Beyond her philanthropic work, Susan is also a passionate racehorse owner and breeder, with multiple stakes winners competing at the highest levels, including the Breeders’ Cup. In this deeply moving episode of Boundless, Susan shares how she transformed loss into legacy, the impact of the Foundation, and her love for the sport of kings.Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, purpose, and the boundless ways we can turn tragedy into triumph. 🎧✨Timestamps:00:38 How do people perceive you?02:02 “Everyone is jealous of what you’ve got, not how you got it.”03:17 Introduction to riding04:08 The Will Smith Foundation - Will and Charlies Deaths05:44 A turn of events and what they lead to08:39 Your biggest influence10:20 Generosity and fundraising - Athleticism11:10 At one of your lowest years you started giving back more12:35 Carrying on Legacy13:04 Surgery Clinic - Leeu Naylor Medical Building15:19 Leeu Origin16:18 Will notices the needs of African kids - The foundations work18:00 Why did you choose to put your dogs name on the surgery center?20:00 Making the chose to put a pet down and Ferrins experience as a Veterinarian22:37 Heart for horses24:33 Developing horsemanship25:18 Debbie Ward25:45 Ferrin traveling abroad in Veterinarian school to learn from the best and making it work financially28:59 “Andthewinneris” When a young horses lightbulb turns on31:37 Manny Wah33:24 Treating horses well and giving them breaks when they need it34:06 Where does the name Safari North come from?34:45 if you could go back and talk to your younger self what advice would you give?37:18 Next Episode38:29 AMWager #BoundlessPodcast #WillSmithFoundation #LegacyOfLove #Philanthropy #HorseRacing