At just 17 years old, Garrison Redd’s life changed in an instant. But that moment didn’t stop him — it became the beginning of a new mission. Today, Garrison is a Paralympian, elite powerlifter, Team USA adaptive climber, motivational speaker, author, and an advocate for purpose-driven life.
In this episode, Garrison shares how he found strength after a spinal cord injury, built a career at the highest levels of powerlifting, climbing, and fashion, and turned his journey into a mission to help others. His story is a powerful reminder that purpose often comes from the hardest moments, and resilience is built one rep, one climb, and one choice at a time.
Connect with Garrison here:
• Website: https://garrisonredd.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac-LYLGhzeCoIArdr2-h6gJZsbFLJkmYZ088TwqfoukTby-evGUWGFZyKWtxw_aem_fw5ZFcdSmOtcDS9yL6r6NA
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garrisonredd/
• Redds Denim: https://www.instagram.com/reddsdenim/
• Charity: https://www.instagram.com/thegarrisonreddproject/
Mahalo for joining us, Garrison 🤙🏽 Let’s dive into her extraordinary story-
1. Intro to Garrison – [00:00:30:05]
2. The shooting and spinal cord injury – [00:02:54:17]
3. Processing the aftermath and emotional struggle – [00:10:51:02]
4. His mom's push for independence and mindset shift – [00:15:35:22]
5. Rebuilding confidence through school, friendships, and fashion – [00:21:19:14] 6. Leaving his government job to pursue purpose – [00:42:49:00]
7. TEDx Talk, modeling, and first viral opportunities – [00:46:36:03]
8. Getting back into athletics and discovering powerlifting – [00:55:02:24]
9. Joining Team USA for powerlifting and climbing – [01:01:02:22]
10. Purpose, mentoring others, and current competitions – [01:10:16:26]
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Credits: Hosted & Executive Produced by Thomas Craig VIII. Guest Appearance by Garrison. Produced by Voice & Video- Bill Lanzaratto, Audio Engineer by Mickey. Edited by Lizi Bronson. Graphics by Jeff Lee. Special Thanks for their invaluable work, Rosie Flores.
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