In this episode of Stage Dive, Jack speaks with Jessica Cox, a public speaker and pilot that was born without arms. Jack explores the tough topics of adapting in a world where you are visibly different, challenging perceptions of what is possible, and traveling the world as a public speaker to share her experiences.
ABOUT JESSICA COX
Jessica was born without arms and uses her feet the way most people use their hands. Jessica grew up asking with frustration and anger, “Why me? Why do I have to be different?” She learned to see the blessings in her life and accept herself as a whole person. Now, Jessica flies airplanes, drives cars, is married, and otherwise lives a normal life. Jessica has the Guinness World Record for being the first person in aviation history licensed to fly an airplane with just feet.
https://www.ted.com/talks/jessica_cox_what_are_your_fake_arms
https://www.youtube.com/user/rightfootedwoman
ABOUT JACK DAWKINS
Jack Dawkins is a storyteller, a rapper, and a poet. He also cooks good food and runs really far. His use of the English language has been compared to Michael Phelps’ performance on Saturday Night Live: Wildly entertaining for none of the reasons you would expect. He is, at his core, and in his music, deeply human, and a lover of excessive comma use. Most importantly, he loves you.
https://jackdawkinsraps.com/linktree/
ABOUT STAGE DIVE
“The stories behind your favorite artists. Stage Dive sheds light on the beautiful and precarious process of creating and sharing art with the world.”
🤔 Thoughtful Questions
🥹 Vulnerable Answers
🤓 Much Nerding
Music: https://open.spotify.com/track/5TMLeqJiL2WMPoAcWKhGZz?si=4e6748ab641b46bc
SHOW NOTES
0:00 Intro
1:16 The World’s First Armless Pilot
4:35 How To Do New & Feeling Different
15:23 Growing Up & First Performances
24:23 Finding Her Voice & Challenging Perception
37:52 Traveling the World as a Public Speaker
46:47 Vulnerability, Authenticity, and Change
53:09 Pre and Post Show Rituals
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