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Overcoming Adversity

Overcoming Adversity:

John  Quiñones
John Quiñones

ABC News Veteran, Creator & Host, What Would You Do?

A lifetime of “never taking no for an answer” took Quiñones from migrant farm work to the anchor desk at 20/20 and Primetime and creating, What Would You Do?, the hit show he hosts. 

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Victoria  Arlen
Victoria Arlen

Current TV Personality for ESPN & Former American Paralympian Swimmer

Victoria’s life drastically changed in 2006 at 11 when she developed two rare conditions where she quickly lost the ability to speak, eat, walk and move. She, however, was not ready to give up. She eventually competed in the 2012 Paralympic Games.

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Steve  Pemberton
Steve Pemberton

Human-Centered Thought Leader, Bestselling Author & Founder & CEO, The Lighthouse Academy

Steve Pemberton is a visionary human-centered thought leader and the Founder and CEO of The Lighthouse Academy.

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Rebekah  Taussig
Rebekah Taussig

Disability Advocate, Educator & Best-Selling Author, Sitting Pretty

Rebekah Taussig will challenge everything you think you know about disability as she invites us into her experience of living in a body that looks and moves differently than most.

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John  O'Leary
John O'Leary

Two-Time #1 National Bestselling Author & Speaker

At the age of nine, John was severely burned on 100% of his body. No one expected him to survive the first night. But he did. From this tragedy, John received the greatest gift – embracing the truth and chosing how to.

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Chris  Lemons
Chris Lemons

Deep Sea Saturation Diver

Chris has been a commercial diver for over 18 years, and currently specializes in deep sea saturation diving, operating almost exclusively in the oil and gas industry.

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Ray Ray  McElrathbey
Ray Ray McElrathbey

Subject of the Disney+ film Safety

The Disney+ film Safety shares Ray Ray’s story as a shining example of perseverance triumphing through repeated adversity and the message of family above everything.

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Richard  Carmona
Richard Carmona

17th Surgeon General & CEO, Canyon Ranch Health

Having gone from high school dropout to serving as our nation’s top doctor, Carmona instills in audiences that anything is possible through commitment and determination.

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