Who's On My Mind
Who's On My Mind
Podcast Description
There’s no script, no agenda, just people I find interesting sharing their stories, ideas, and experiences.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Explores personal narratives, life lessons, and diverse experiences covering themes like childhood memories, career insights, and relationships, with episodes featuring in-depth conversations about teaching, faith, and resilience.
🎧 Real stories. Real people. Real insights.
On Who’s On My Mind, I dive deep into the lives of people who intrigue me—no script, no agenda, just meaningful conversations about their journeys, ideas, and experiences.
In this inspiring interview, Ken Kunken shares his powerful journey from a life-changing spinal cord injury to becoming a respected attorney, advocate, and devoted family man. At just 20 years old, Ken faced paralysis after a football tackle — but he refused to let it define him.
Ken opens up about:
Facing the reality of spinal cord injury and overcoming adversity
Finding strength through resilience, faith, and family supportHis relentless pursuit of education and a law career
Breaking barriers in employment and advocating for disability awareness
How adversity shaped his personal growth, values, and legacy
This conversation is a must-watch for anyone seeking inspiration, motivation, and proof that resilience can turn tragedy into triumph.
🌐 Connect with Ken, and buy his book:
Website: www.kenkunken.com
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhosOnMyMindPodcast
Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/WhosOnMyMindPodcast
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whos-on-my-mind/id1783427441
⏱ Chapters:
03:39 The Day of the Accident
07:18 Initial Reactions and Hospital Experience11:10 Realization of Permanent Paralysis
13:04 Support from Family and Friends
16:43 Returning to Education and Overcoming Challenges
20:24 Career Path and Advocacy for Disabilities
24:21 Becoming a Lawyer and Breaking Barriers
28:16 Reflections on Career and Impact
32:06 Personal Life and Family
33:54 Finding Positivity in Adversity
36:21 The Impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
37:52 Inspiration Through Adversity: The Ken Kunken Story
41:28 Lessons in Resilience and Perspective for the Next Generation
44:50 The Importance of Family and Community Support
45:21 Legacy and Life Lessons: What to Remember
47:43 Finding Inspiration in Challenges
#Resilience #SpinalCordInjury #MotivationalStory #DisabilityAwareness #PersonalGrowth
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