Unstoppable: Jesi Stracham's Journey As A Paraplegic Entrepreneur
Channel: Zev Asch
Date: 2023-10-12

On January 18th, 2015, a devastating motorcycle accident changed Jesi Stracham's life. She was twenty-two years old. 

"The last thing I remember is everything going black. And then, at some point, I saw my Grandmother, and she said, "Jesi Mae, it's not your time..."

Jesi Strahan shares her inspiring journey of resilience and transformation and discusses the role of belief in a higher power and the importance of adjusting one's mindset and physical being to live a better life. Jesse emphasizes the power of purpose and collaboration in business, highlighting the need for businesses to have a genuine higher purpose to resonate and grow. She also addresses the challenges faced by wheelchair users due to the lack of accessibility in society. Jesse's story is a testament to the power of determination and finding meaning in life. In this conversation, Jesse Stracham shares her experiences navigating the Social Security system and the challenges and limitations of government assistance. She also discusses starting a consulting business and becoming a nutrition coach. Jesse emphasizes the importance of time management and saying no, as well as her concerns about the state of the world. She views her disability as a superpower and advocates for creating equal access and changing perceptions. Jesse encourages letting go of judgments and doing the work and highlights the role of hard work and timing in success.

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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Introduction and Human Aspect of Entrepreneurship
01:29 January 18, 2015: Life-Altering Accident
06:02 Adjusting to Life After the Accident
07:33 Reality Hits When Returning Home
09:45 Competing with Yourself
10:14 Discovering What Matters in Life
11:42 Loneliness and Reflection in the Hospital
13:10 Motivation vs. Discipline 
15:00 Living Life with a Disability
19:50 Maintaining Motivation
24:40 Starting a Business and Finding Purpose
27:32 Lack of Accessibility for Wheelchair Users
30:53 Navigating Disability Payments and Work
32:41 Navigating the Social Security System
35:04 Challenges and Limitations of Government Assistance
36:00 Starting a Consulting Business and Becoming a Nutrition Coach
41:12 Lessons in Time Management and Saying No
44:21 Concerns about the State of the World
46:16 Disability as a Superpower
47:33 Creating Equal Access and Changing Perceptions
57:06 Letting Go of Judgments and Doing the Work
01:00 The Role of Hard Work and Timing in Success
01:01 Taking Responsibility for Your Life and Business


**Connect with Jesi:**

linkedin.com/in/jesi-stracham-13a758103

Websites

jesistracham.com (Personal)
wheelwithmefoundation.org (Non-Profit)
Email: jesi@jesistracham.com

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