Rising Above: A Journey of Advocacy & Resilience, w/ Jill McAuley

In this powerful episode of Finding Certainty, Patrick Laing sits down with Jill McAuley, the inspiring Ms. Wheelchair Washington 2024. Jill opens up about her journey, from her rollover accident over 20 years ago, to her life in a wheelchair, to being crowned Ms. Wheelchair Washington, to advocating for mental health awareness for people with disabilities—a cause deeply rooted in her own experiences. Jill shares the real causes behind the mental health challenges faced by those with disabilities and discusses actionable solutions to help address these issues. She highlights the incredible work being done by organizations like the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Disability Rights Washington, and Mental Health America. Through her story, Jill emphasizes the importance of community, finding meaningful work and service, mentorship, connecting with nature, and spiritual growth in overcoming mental health challenges and obstacles. Her candid conversation with Patrick sheds light on the resilience needed to rise above adversity and the hope that lies in creating a more inclusive, supportive, and expanding world. If you'd like to learn more about Jill McAuley, SVP Admin for Certainty Management, follow her journey through social media or email her at [e-mail]. To learn more about the veteran owned consulting firm, Certainty Management, or our global JV firm, Certainty Global, please go to www.certaintyteam.com or call us at [phone]. You can watch the video version of these radio show interviews on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@certaintymanagement. We wish you the best. Thanks for being a fan if you are or thanks for just stopping by if you have. We hope you’ll return and we appreciate your patronage and support.