“I Dream of Things That Never Were” – The Unstoppable Story of Ken Kunken

“I Dream of Things That Never Were” – The Unstoppable Story of Ken Kunken🎙 Hosted by: Kevin Britz | www.kevinbritz.com⸻📌 DescriptionIn this powerful episode of The Lunchtime Series, Kevin Britz welcomes Ken Kunken—an extraordinary man whose life defies every expectation.From a life-altering spinal cord injury in 1970 to becoming a nationally certified rehabilitation counsellor, a lawyer, a Deputy Bureau Chief in the District Attorney’s office, and father to triplet boys, Ken’s journey is a masterclass in grit, grace, and radical belief in what’s possible.We talk resilience, family, leadership, inclusion, DEI, courtroom barriers, spinal cord injury recovery, and how expectations can either imprison or liberate us.This conversation will shift your lens on what’s possible—and remind you that your voice is more powerful than your limitations.⸻🧠 What You’ll Learn✅ How to rise after unimaginable adversity✅ Why expectations shape outcomes—internally and externally✅ The truth about leadership from someone who lived it in silence✅ DEI through real-life impact, not just policy✅ How family, faith, and fortitude rewrite destiny✅ Why we need new role models in the world today⸻⏱️ Timestamps00:06 – Introduction: Meet Ken Kunken01:15 – The Injury That Changed Everything02:43 – Expectations vs. Potential05:01 – What Keeps Ken Motivated06:40 – Leadership from the Margins08:17 – Becoming a Trial Attorney11:13 – Finding Role Models (Before Christopher Reeve)13:36 – Why DEI Still Matters16:00 – Raising Triplet Boys as a Quadriplegic19:04 – Ken’s Message to the World21:19 – The Kenneth J. Kunken Award24:03 – Final Message: Why Participation Is Everything⸻📚 Resources📘 Book Mentioned: I Dream of Things That Never Were – The Ken Kunken Story🔗 Visit Ken’s Website - https://kenkunken.com/📥 Get updates from Kevin Britz at www.kevinbritz.com⸻❤️ Let’s Connect🔔 Subscribe to The Lunchtime Series👍 Like, Comment & Share if this episode moved you📧 Contact Kevin for speaking, coaching, or partnerships at [email protected]⸻“Some men see things as they are and say why. I dream of things that never were and say why not.”— Robert F. Kennedy (and Ken’s forever motto)