In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Steph Roach—an adaptive athlete, cancer survivor, woman living with cerebral palsy, and member of the 261 Fearless team taking on the New York City Marathon this November.
Steph’s story is one of grit, growth, and perseverance. We talk about her mindset, her childhood, how she defines purpose, and what it really means to show up fearlessly—on the handcycle, in her book, and in life.
We also dive into:
- Her journey to becoming a marathoner
- How her life shaped her power, not her limits
- The story behind her book Driven: How Adversity Helped Me Find My Greatest Potential
- Being the first in many things
- How we can all be more mindful of accessibility in the spaces we move through
🔗 Connect with Steph
- 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephthehammer/
- 💪 Steph’s Online Fitness Coaching: https://www.instagram.com/stayingdrivenfitness/
- 🏃♀️ Steph’s NYC Marathon Fundraising Page: https://www.givengain.com/project/steph-raising-funds-for-261-fearless-103058
- 💜 261 Fearless Team Fundraising Page: https://www.givengain.com/campaign/261-fearless-charity-team-nyc-202
- 📘 Book: Driven: How Adversity Helped Me Find My Greatest Potential – https://www.amazon.com/Driven-Triumph-Inspiration-Attainable-Motivation/dp/1944589805
💭 Call to Action
As you reflect on Steph’s story, ask yourself:
How can I look at the spaces around me differently? Are there small changes I can make to create a more accessible world for people who use accessibility devices?
It starts with awareness—and continues with action.
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