In Episode 2, hosts Maria Locker and Grace Moores chat with Taylor Lindsay-Noel as she shares her story of going from a Canadian National Gymnast to experiencing a life-changing accident that left her paralyzed from the neck down, and the new life she built for herself along her road to recovery which led to an incredible opportunity with none other than Oprah Winfrey.
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Taylor Lindsay-Noel is a 28-year-old entrepreneur; 14 years ago she was a Canadian national gymnast but in 2008 under the coercion of her coach she had a devastating accident that instantly paralyzed her from the neck down for life. Since then, Taylor has persevered through adversity, receiving her BA in Radio and Television Arts. She is currently balancing being a motivational speaker, disability advocate, council member of the Premier’s Council on Equality of Opportunity, and owner of Cup of Té Luxury Loose Leaf Teas which was featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things List in 2020. She was recently named the Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the Black Business and Professional Association Harry Jerome Awards, Canada’s most prestigious awards celebrating black excellence.
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