EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 33 MIN
Jessica Cox: born with no arms: Solo pilot, black belt, Scuba diver, bestselling author
from Inspirational People, Inspirational Stories with Doug D Gordon · host Doug Gordon
My guest on my podcast “Inspirational People, Inspirational Stories” is Jessica Cox who is the world’s first licensed armless pilot. she flies planes, drives cars, scuba dives, rides bikes, and even holds a black belt in Taekwondo — all where she was born without arms. She is also the bestselling author of the book “Disarm your limits”. And has just released the audio book is literally just out now Jessica’s story isn’t just about extraordinary achievements. It’s about resilience, self-belief, and turning adversity into purpose. She’s a global speaker, a disability rights advocate, and humanitarian who has helped and inspired millions of people around the world through her story. She really is a true inspiration and a pleasure to have on the show. Jessica’s book: www.disarmyourlimits.com Website: https://jessicacox.com/about/ JESSICA COX WANTS TO BUILD THE FIRST EXCLUSIVELY FOOT-CONTROLLED AIRPLANE IN HISTORY: website to donate: https://www.impossibleairplane.com Host Doug Gordon: • Former C-level executive, recognised in The Times and The Independent for building large global businesses. Articles in the Times and Independent newspapers…https://m.independent.ie/business/irish/davy-appoints-three-city-heavy-hitters/31506422.htmlhttps://www.irishtimes.com/business/financial-services/werlau-joins-davy-united-1.2410549 • International bestselling author of "Charge Yourself Up for Success - Energizing your life, work and relationships", featuring endorsements from three New York Times bestselling authors, a Star Wars actress, and a Dragons’ Den investor. Sold over 22k copies. • Media appearances across national radio, US and Swiss TV, international podcasts, and multiple magazine covers. Contributing writer for several publications. • Former national radio host and now sponsored podcaster of the show “Inspirational People, Inspirational Stories” featuring over 350 NYT bestselling authors, film stars, sports leaders, political figures, and major business executives. Only podcaster to be brought into the government buildings to interview the Finance minister. • 5× award-winning speaker, trainer, mental health specialist, and performance mindset coach. • 28k+ followers on LinkedIn and 100+ recommendations. Testimonials include C-level leaders at Dell, Samsung, Citibank, Cambridge University, Stanford, the Institute of Directors and many more. Useful links: Website: https://dougdgordon.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-gordon-216091b/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/inspirational-people-inspirational-stories-with-doug-d/id1805966288
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My guest on my podcast “Inspirational People, Inspirational Stories” is Jessica Cox who is the world’s first licensed armless pilot. she flies planes, drives cars, scuba dives, rides bikes, and even holds a black belt in Taekwondo — all where she was born without arms. She is also the bestselling author of the book “Disarm your limits”. And has just released the audio book is literally just out now Jessica’s story isn’t just about extraordinary achievements. It’s about resilience, self-...
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Jessica Cox: born with no arms: Solo pilot, black belt, Scuba diver, bestselling author
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