What if your greatest challenge became the key to unlocking your true purpose? In this inspiring episode, we’re joined by internationally renowned motivational speaker, personal trainer, and triathlete Erin “Bionic” Brown, who turned a life-altering tragedy into a story of triumph. After losing her leg to cancer at a young age, Erin embarked on a journey that propelled her into a life of empowerment and advocacy. Today, she is a passionate advocate for adaptive sports, encouraging others to overcome life’s obstacles with courage and determination. As a mother, athlete, and mentor, Erin draws on her personal experiences to promote resilience, authenticity, and self-advocacy. Tune in for an uplifting conversation about finding your purpose and the courage it takes to be unapologetically yourself. Erin’s story will remind you that no matter how difficult life gets, you have the strength to rise, grow, and make a lasting impact!
Key Points From This Episode:
• A candid account of Erin’s experience with cancer, amputation, and treatment.
• The story of how she met someone in the airport who changed the course of her life.
• Why she chose not to cover or change the appearance of her prosthetic limb.
• Ways that Erin’s self-advocacy journey propelled her to discover her “divine purpose.”
• The profound lesson she has learned about the power of authenticity and self-love.
• How she hopes to inspire young people who lack role models that look like them.
• Community initiatives and educational projects that she is involved in right now.
• The lived experiences, resources, and safe spaces Erin has been able to create.
• Inspiring advice to help you to continue to show up, even when times are tough.
Quotes:
“It’s okay to be 1,000% you in every shape, color, mood, feeling, expression.” — Erin Brown [0:14:12]
“Something that [people] may have seen as – so tragic and life-altering for me – was transformed into something that was absolutely needed for me to get to this point.” — Erin Brown [0:16:08]
“Lean into the belief that your voice is valuable. Your value is not tied to anyone’s narrative or anyone’s experience of you. Your value is tied into what you are prepared to stand on, to define yourself as, and what you answer to.” — Erin Brown [0:25:02]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Gwendolyn Mitchell on LinkedIn
Love Letters to Our Bodies Online Workshop
Love Letters 2 Our Bodies is sponsored by Moyo Institute, Inc and the Lloyd Symington Foundation
Gwendolyn Mitchell on LinkedIn
MOYO Institute, Inc
instagram.com/moyoinstitute
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