Welcome back to Rebuilding the Beast! Today we have Wesley Hamilton. You’ve potentially could’ve seen him on the hit Netflix show Queer Eye, or his feature in Men’s Health, or have even seen one of the countless speeches he has done. But now, he’s graced us with his presence on our show!
Wesley grew up on the east side of Kansas City, where many young African Americans struggled to find opportunity outside of the streets. Back in 2012, 5 days after his 24th birthday, and just recently winning sole custody of his daughter, Wesley was shot multiple times, paralyzing him below the waist. And with the help of his daughter, Wesley found a new purpose for life.
Throughout the episode we cover,
· Life in Kansas City and what that meant for a young Black man.
· Being in a toxic relationship and getting sole custody of his daughter.
· The day he got shot and how he never met his shooter before then.
· Life after getting shot and feeling like a burden.
· How his daughter helped realize there is more to life, which jumpstarted his career into nutrition and fitness.
· How without manifestation, he would not be where he is right now.
· Being on Queer Eye and how the show brought face to face Wesley and the man who shot him.
Wesley is a force and I feel honored to have been able to talk with him.
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