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Dr. James Perdue, Professor of Perseverance, shares other people’s stories of life tragedies of accepting adversities, begin battling, and conquer challenges to not only survive difficulties but also thrive in life so you can be prepared to persevere in life’s struggles. Professor of Perseverance Podcast will inspire you to face challenges head on in life so you provide motivation to be a leader for others by setting examples of winning through difficulties while encouraging people to live life to the fullest.
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Saturday May 24, 2025
Ep 244 Trevor Schade Shares Surviving a Stroke to Building Wealth
Saturday May 24, 2025
Saturday May 24, 2025
Trevor Schade lost his job, had a stroke, and getting a divorce all within a few months to building a $3 million real estate portfolio. He went through the dark and made it through to the other side.
Website: https://linktr.ee/trevorschade
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trevor.schade?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevor.schade
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-schade-b725879/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrevorSchade
You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Friday May 09, 2025
Ep 243 Justin Briggs Shares Surviving a Lightning Strike
Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
Justin Briggs journey after surviving a lightning strike has been a tough one, but has led him to create an amazing life.
Website: https://www.briggscoaching.com/
You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Thursday May 01, 2025
Ep 242 Cam F Awesome AKA "The Comeback Champion: Turning Setbacks into Success"
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
Cam F Awesome journey is a testament to battling adversity head-on and transforming setbacks into powerful comebacks. As a former Olympic boxer, 12-time national champion, and 3-time Olympic Trials winner, he experienced the highest highs and some of the lowest lows in his career—including being kicked off the Olympic team and facing a suspension that could have ended his boxing journey. But instead of giving up, he used those challenges as fuel to come back stronger, ultimately winning the 2016 Olympic Trials for Team USA Boxing.
Website: https://www.camfawesome.com/
Netflix Documentary: Counter Punch
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamFAwesome/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camfawesome
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camfawesome/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/camfawesome
You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Friday Apr 18, 2025
Friday Apr 18, 2025
Jeaneen Tang is a mother of a special needs son and a speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience, she thinks she has a lot to share. Her goal is to shake up the way we approach early language development through her strategies of Play Dumb & Sabotage.
Website: https://www.playdumbandsabotage.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeaneen.tang
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jt808/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeaneen-tang-707a6730/
You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Margie's journey from overcoming institutionalized child abuse, addiction and prostitution to becoming an Ironman triathlete.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/margie.allman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margieallman
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margieallman/
You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Diana Fannon will share her story about her epilepsy journey and how that shaped who she is and what she is doing today. At the age of 17, she was diagnosed with epilepsy—a life-changing moment that shaped her journey in profound ways. She went on to attend Yale University, navigating challenges and embracing resilience. Over the years, she has transformed these experiences into a mission to inspire and empower others.
Website: https://www.disabilityedpros.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disability.ed/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disabilityedpros/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-fannon-ed-d/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@disabilityedpros
You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Yvonne Trost has faced personal and professional challenges, and now as a Happiness Coach, she helps others break free from limiting beliefs and find joy. She believes her journey can offer hope and motivation to listeners.
Website: https://unlocklimitlessyou.com/
Free Ebook: https://mc.bradchandler.com/the-success-trap220759-4367
Free Meditation: https://mc.bradchandler.com/limitlessyoumeditations
How to Be Happier for Entrepreneurs Podcast: https://unlocklimitlessyou.com/podcast/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/howtobehappy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unlocklimitlessyou/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-trost/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BradChandlerCoaching
You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Saturday Mar 22, 2025
Saturday Mar 22, 2025
Lisa Johnson spent a year and $100K divorcing her ex, and then the next ten years in court, seven representing herself successfully, through dozens of court appearances. Her case was so notable that it was published in the CT Law Journal and is now case law - a huge honor for any attorney, and unheard of for a self-represented litigant. Her partner and she have since created a thriving business teaching men and women how to persevere through the legal system with an ex trying to wear them down and bleed them dry financially.
Website: https://beentheregotout.com/
Been There Got Out Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/been-there-got-out-podcast/id1638999264
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeenThereGotOut/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/been_there_got_out
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/been-there-got-out/
X: https://x.com/beentheregotout
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeenThereGotOut
You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Gina's life story makes her a captivating and inspiring speaker for all audiences. Through raw vulnerability, she shares how she overcame immense adversity—enduring multiple surgeries from childhood, devastating loss, a crisis of faith leading her to join and later leave the convent, the grips of alcoholism, and the struggles of tumultuous relationships. Yet, Gina's unwavering resilience, strengthened by her profound spirituality, enabled her to reclaim her life's purpose. Gina's very presence is a testament to the power of the human spirit to persevere. Her story reminds us that hope can be discovered even in our darkest moments and will leave an audience inspired.
Website: https://www.ginaecon.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562911825099
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginaeconomopoulos/
You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Nathan Buttigieg was brought up drinking at a young age as a social norm. He was never a problem until he lost everything during covid lockdowns - he was forced to move back into his parent's house (now a tiny home on their property) he started drinking as a way to cope with feeling like a failure.
Boxing day 2021 he had his last drink but still had a cocaine problem that he had acquired through the party and pleasure-seeking life - he overcame that about 1 year later after having what he was told was a "psychosis" episode.
He didn't use any outside help to get clean, no programs, no mentors, nothing but Gym, nonnegotiable tasks and focusing internally on being the best version daily.
His obsession with internal and external upgrades has brought him to being able help others that want to be better individuals and change their life through changing themselves.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbuttigiegg/
You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net