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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 13 MIN

Turning Life-Altering Adversity Into Purpose: The Kenneth Kunken Story

from THE MAKING OF ME · host Aro Benaiah Kehinde

When tragedy strikes, some people break—others rise. In this inspiring episode of The Making of Me, Kenneth Kunken shares how a football injury at Cornell University left him almost totally paralyzed—but also launched him on a remarkable path of achievement and purpose.Kenneth reveals:How he overcame enormous barriers to earn multiple degreesBecoming a National Certified Rehabilitation CounselorServing over 40 years as an assistant district attorneyRaising triplet boys while advocating for accessibility and opportunities for people with disabilitiesLearn what fueled Kenneth’s resilience, the role of a supportive community, and his advice for anyone facing seemingly impossible odds. This is a story about hope, persistence, and redefining what’s possible.🔗 Learn more about Kenneth’s story and his memoir: kenkunken.com#Inspiration #OvercomingAdversity #DisabilityRights #Resilience #Motivational #MakingOfMe

When tragedy strikes, some people break—others rise. In this inspiring episode of The Making of Me, Kenneth Kunken shares how a football injury at Cornell University left him almost totally paralyzed—but also launched him on a remarkable path of achievement and purpose.Kenneth reveals:How he overcame enormous barriers to earn multiple degreesBecoming a National Certified Rehabilitation CounselorServing over 40 years as an assistant district attorneyRaising triplet boys while advocating for accessibility and opportunities for people with disabilitiesLearn what fueled Kenneth’s resilience, the role of a supportive community, and his advice for anyone facing seemingly impossible odds. This is a story about hope, persistence, and redefining what’s possible.🔗 Learn more about Kenneth’s story and his memoir: kenkunken.com#Inspiration #OvercomingAdversity #DisabilityRights #Resilience #Motivational #MakingOfMe

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