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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 1H 14M

"How Shawn Cornelius Turned a Stroke Into a Mission to Inspire"

from On The Town With Tanya · host On The Town With Tanya

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Shawn Cornelius award-winning filmmaker, comedian, musician, and author Shawn shares his powerful testimony of surviving an ischemic stroke in 2021, the story behind his award-winning film "My Stroke Story", and the incredible journey that has shaped his career across comedy, movies, music, and ministry.We dive into faith, purpose, creativity, legacy, and the lessons he learned. Whether you’re seeking motivation, entertainment, or a deeper understanding of resilience, this episode delivers a message you won’t forget.Topics Covered: Surviving an ischemic strokePowerful Christian testimony Comedy career (4x BET All-Star) Award-winning film production Life and lessons Creativity, purpose & spiritual growthTouring internationally as a comedian Inspiring others through storytellingSubscribeFacebook/shawncornelius65 for more inspiring interviews and stories of resilience, creativity, faith, and transformation.Hashtags: #ShawnCornelius #shawncornelius, #standup comedy #tvgenre, #cornelius, #comedian, #standup, #standupcomed, shawu #ChristianTestimony #StrokeSurvivor #MotivationalSpeaker #BETAllStar #ComedyInterview #FilmmakerLife #FaithAndHealing #InspiringStories #PurposeDrivenLife #BlackExcellence #CreativeJourney #SurvivorStories #TestimonyTuesday #FilmDirector #ActorLife #Music

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Shawn Cornelius award-winning filmmaker, comedian, musician, and author Shawn shares his powerful testimony of surviving an ischemic stroke in 2021, the story behind his award-winning film "My Stroke Story", and the incredible journey that has shaped his career across comedy, movies, music, and ministry.We dive into faith, purpose, creativity, legacy, and the lessons he learned. Whether you’re seeking motivation, entertainment, or a deeper understanding of resilience, this episode delivers a message you won’t forget.Topics Covered: Surviving an ischemic strokePowerful Christian testimony Comedy career (4x BET All-Star) Award-winning film production Life and lessons Creativity, purpose & spiritual growthTouring internationally as a comedian Inspiring others through storytellingSubscribeFacebook/shawncornelius65 for more inspiring interviews and stories of resilience, creativity, faith, and transformation.Hashtags: #ShawnCornelius #shawncornelius, #standup comedy #tvgenre, #cornelius, #comedian, #standup, #standupcomed, shawu #ChristianTestimony #StrokeSurvivor #MotivationalSpeaker #BETAllStar #ComedyInterview #FilmmakerLife #FaithAndHealing #InspiringStories #PurposeDrivenLife #BlackExcellence #CreativeJourney #SurvivorStories #TestimonyTuesday #FilmDirector #ActorLife #Music

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