Guest

 Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at the age of four, Briana Landis, ’19, has never wanted her disease to define her. Instead, she wants to use her diagnosis to help others.  

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 BEN MATTLIN is a freelance writer in Los Angeles.  His writing has led to appearances on the NPR programs "Morning Edition" and "Here & Now," NowThis News, ABC's Prime Time Live, CNN, E! Entertainment Network, and radio stations across the U.S., Canada, and the UK.  He's also been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News & World Report, USA Today, and Penthouse. 

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 We had the opportunity to interview Corey Harris former resident of Wayne County. Corey is a technology enthusiast with a passion for distributed ledger technology-blockchain and crypto-currencies. He’s interested in using blockchain to solve issues around wealth disparities, climate change, and education. If he’s not working he is hiking, training for races, or eating butter pecan ice cream. He shared his story of overcoming barriers and following his dreams.  please follow him on his social media platforms. Instagram: @coreyblinks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coreyblinks 

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Brandon Pate gives life experience how going through school about going through school with a disability

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 We had the opportunity to interview Brandon Pate resident of Wayne County. Brandon has over barriers that accompany being diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. He’s interested in photography, sports, and social media marketing. He shared his story of overcoming barriers and following his dreams.  please follow him on his social media platforms.

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We had the opportunity to interview Reshaw Butler resident of Wayne County. Reshaw has over barriers that accompany being diagnosed with Glaucoma. He’s interested in technology, and has a podcast talking about his life. He shared his story of overcoming barriers and following his dreams.  Please follow him on his social media platforms.

 We had the opportunity to interview DeMarcus Reid. He is a Wayne Community College computer professor.  He has a spinal cord injury.  Please follow him on his  social media platforms 

 We had the opportunity to interview the founder of Dream Big Pray Hard Never Quit. The owner of Dream Big Pray Hard Never Quit has over many barriers of achieving his dream to start his business. He is a big advocate for people achieving their dreams and going after them. Please follow him on his social media platforms. 

We had the opportunity to interview Sydney Yocum. She is an advocate for rare diseases. She has diagnoses with Spinocerebellar Ataxia. She is a junior at Kent State University. She is a public speaker for people with disabilities. Please follow her on her social media platforms. 

 We had the opportunity to interview Travae Willis. Travae has over barriers that accompany being a business owner, he owns T&I transportation Services, and RDU Medical Transportations. He is a big advocated for disability helping them with transport to where they need to go. He is a former firefighter, US Air Force Civil Air Patrol. He is part of many charitable organizations.  Please follow him on his social media platforms. 

 We had the opportunity to interview Jessica Long  Paralympic Swimmer. Jessica has over barriers that accompany being diagnosed with Fibular Hemimellia. She  is a US Paralympic swimmer, 13-time Paralympic Champion. She is involved with non-profit organization called I am Second,  Please follow her on her social media platforms. 

In this interview, we have the opportunity to interview Jonathan Gresson. He was diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis. He is a  financial adviser who owns his own business called Jonathan Gresson's financial adviser. He is also a big sports fan that enjoys going to sports games.