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Uplift: He is a stroke survivor, fatal train survivor, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Wendell Graham.

A stroke survivor, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. He shares his journey of overcoming challenges, from surviving a deadly train accident to battling health setbacks and rebuilding his life and career.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

  1. Surviving the Amtrak Disaster

    • Wendell recounts narrowly avoiding a fatal train crash that claimed 47 lives.
    • He reflects on the survivor’s remorse he felt and how it motivated him to dedicate his life to helping others.
  2. Overcoming a Stroke

    • In 2024, Wendell suffered a stroke triggered by an anaphylactic shock.
    • He describes his struggle with memory loss and the inability to speak, as well as his determined recovery process.
  3. Lessons in Resilience & Purpose

    • Wendell shares how he transformed personal hardships into a mission to inspire and educate others.
    • He emphasizes the importance of perseverance, patience, and self-belief.
  4. Entrepreneurial Journey & Business Philosophy

    • Wendell founded Slight Edge Consulting, a business development firm helping individuals unlock their full potential.
    • He explains the “85-15” principle—most people already possess 85% of what they need for success; his firm helps with the remaining 15%.
  5. Sales & Influence

    • Wendell breaks down sales as “transferring feelings” and teaches strategies for effective persuasion.
    • He highlights the importance of confidence, enthusiasm, and knowledge in selling ideas and products.

📘 About Slight Edge Consulting
Slight Edge Consulting provides personalized coaching to entrepreneurs and professionals, focusing on business development, public speaking, and mindset transformation.

#BEST

#STRAW

#SHMS

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Wendell Graham.

A stroke survivor, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. He shares his journey of overcoming challenges, from surviving a deadly train accident to battling health setbacks and rebuilding his life and career.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

  1. Surviving the Amtrak Disaster

    • Wendell recounts narrowly avoiding a fatal train crash that claimed 47 lives.
    • He reflects on the survivor’s remorse he felt and how it motivated him to dedicate his life to helping others.
  2. Overcoming a Stroke

    • In 2024, Wendell suffered a stroke triggered by an anaphylactic shock.
    • He describes his struggle with memory loss and the inability to speak, as well as his determined recovery process.
  3. Lessons in Resilience & Purpose

    • Wendell shares how he transformed personal hardships into a mission to inspire and educate others.
    • He emphasizes the importance of perseverance, patience, and self-belief.
  4. Entrepreneurial Journey & Business Philosophy

    • Wendell founded Slight Edge Consulting, a business development firm helping individuals unlock their full potential.
    • He explains the “85-15” principle—most people already possess 85% of what they need for success; his firm helps with the remaining 15%.
  5. Sales & Influence

    • Wendell breaks down sales as “transferring feelings” and teaches strategies for effective persuasion.
    • He highlights the importance of confidence, enthusiasm, and knowledge in selling ideas and products.

📘 About Slight Edge Consulting
Slight Edge Consulting provides personalized coaching to entrepreneurs and professionals, focusing on business development, public speaking, and mindset transformation.

#BEST

#STRAW

#SHMS

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  continue reading

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