Today's guest is living proof that survival is just the beginning.
Meet Karyssa Kestranek—a traumatic brain injury survivor, motivational speaker, and Good Life Ambassador with the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
After a devastating motorcycle crash left her in a month-long coma and given only a 1% chance to live, Karyssa didn't just recover—she rewrote her entire story.
Now, nearly 15 years later, she's using her voice to inspire others and remind us that no matter how far you fall, your comeback can be your calling.
This episode is about:
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Choosing life again and again
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Moving through trauma with power and purpose
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Turning pain into a platform for healing and advocacy
You'll walk away from this conversation with goosebumps, perspective, and a deep reminder that you are stronger than you know.
🔗 Connect with Karyssa:
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Instagram: @karyssak
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Facebook: Karyssa Kestranek – Never a Victim, Forever a Fighter
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TikTok: @karyssakestranek
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Learn more about the Good Life Ambassadors Program
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🎵 Music composed and produced by Hudson Sheline
Power without permission. Love without condition.
And always—keep embracing the extraordinary within the ordinary. 💛
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