Professor of Perseverance Podcast

Ep 275 Faith, Fatherhood, and the Frontlines Raising Resilient Kids Marine Officer Olaolu Ogunyemi

Olaolu Ogunyemi shares how he turned adversity in numerous circumstances as a U.S. Marine, husband, father, and entrepreneur into purpose. His story equips others to persevere with faith, resilience, and a mission to serve the next generation.

Website: https://parent-child-connect.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olaolu.ogunyemi

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olaolu.ogunyemi/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olaolu-ogunyemi-465ba453/

X: https://x.com/Olaolu_Ogunyemi

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCcR7d3yzZXfzcBfxveyP-g

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 274 From DUIs to Successful Entrepreneur, Coach, Author, and Speaker Kevin Schouweiler

Kevin Schouweiler went from DUIs to a successful entrepreneur.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kev.shoe/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 273 The Girl Who Vanished to Survive: How One Jewish Teen Outsmarted Vichy France with John Jay

John Jay new book *NINETTE’S WAR* tells the remarkable true story of a young Jewish woman’s survival in Nazi-occupied France — a journey of resilience, identity, and defiance. John brings this story to life with the depth of a historian and the eye of a journalist, drawing on his background as a former *Sunday Times* business editor.

Websites: https://johnjay.co.uk/books/ninettes-war/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Ninettes-War-Jewish-Survival-France/dp/1639369619/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3K8AQZTC57UHJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZTZ7hVc9VfyoJGazVBg5gdTM57hOaeeJz-vJi7aYG2bGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.9YS2-tla5u6GFcnSE1bpM1NOJkeiSjaRbPuo3Ms4WI0&dib_tag=se&keywords=ninette%E2%80%99s+war&qid=1758309423&sprefix=%2Caps%2C305&sr=8-1

Email: info@johnjay.co.uk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jjay4007/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 272 Unlocking Potential for a Purpose Driven Life Through Challenges with Dean Taylor

Dean Taylor is a true example of perseverance and resilience, having overcome personal and professional challenges to become a leader in his field. He now helps others transform their lives by breaking free from mediocrity and unlocking their potential. He speaks powerfully about overcoming adversity, the importance of daily habits, and how to develop a growth mindset.

Websites: https://deantaylorofficial.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dean.taylor.7330763/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deantaylorofficial/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 271 Child Abused and Racism Pamela Michaux Shares Her Powerful Journey of Perseverance

Pamela Michaux was born in Congo, raised between two cultures, two continents, and too many silences. She survived childhood sexual abuse, racism from both strangers and family, betrayal by people she trusted, and years of carrying shame that was never her's to hold. But she didn’t break. She transformed her trials and tribulations to a meaningful powerful purpose.

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mundele-Diaries-Pamela-Michaux-ebook/dp/B0FPSDX5ZD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XM5CZDPL9I8W&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Lgyhr2s0hESRKFomhLI9kw.B3nh_vlUirki8pa3-PF6si4Y5ffAywRKv9ug_ZFnRBc&dib_tag=se&keywords=mundele+diaries&qid=1757082036&sprefix=%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-1

Websites: https://www.instagram.com/mundelediaries?igsh=dXc5bmhmZXRxZHN2&utm_source=qr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pamela.sliema?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=oUECGGSVB3tLEQbi&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1BxxrogRBd%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr#

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mundelediaries?igsh=dXc5bmhmZXRxZHN2&utm_source=qr

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 270 The First Person with Schizophrenia to Bicycle Across Canada, Matthew Dickson Shares His Perseverance

Matthew Dickson has successfully recovered from schizophrenia and he became the first person with the disease to bicycle across Canada in 2023. In 2018, he made the world's first website with all the groups helping people with mental illness in developing countries. He has overcome his adversity with mental illness and helps others to fight and persevere in life.

Websites: https://www.mindaid.ca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindaid1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewjdickson/#

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdickson-mindaid/

X: https://x.com/MattMindAid

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mindaid

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 269 Shot, Paralyzed, Battled Addiction, and Prison – John Carter Used Perseverance to Live His Dream

John Carter was shot, paralyzed, 90 days in a comma, battled addiction, and going to prison in order to persevere over difficulties to attain his dream of being a fitness trainer and owning a gym.

TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2-tcE-L0Lg

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Triggered-Change-Life-Full-Turbulence/dp/B0DWLVRWW5

Websites: https://www.turbulencebook.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnessbycarter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turbulencebook_/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-carter-b29a0a337/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@turbulencebook

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 268 Gail Showalter Shares How Single Moms Can Reestablish Their Lives with Perseverance

Gail Showalter coaches single moms to persevere and overcome adversities. After many years of raising her three children as a single mother, she developed a passion for supporting other single mothers. Gail persevered for 16 years. In 2007, she defied the odds and founded a nonprofit organization that provides resources for single mothers pursuing degrees that lead to meaningful employment. These moms know the meaning of perseverance.

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Learning-Loving-Encouragement-Motherhood/dp/1636986218/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1UXHAYR74OIAM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tgrGseWxmWzz4a_8sYwjIkhsJdTDFKfnx-GvG__6V_4zoHSqwsAjNhEaHKRT8DoF.5TWZWbBiYcvaZG81mtsjZ2X8mNK8hWvs5CVAsZg-fMs&dib_tag=se&keywords=living+learning+loving+gail&qid=1756397784&sprefix=%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-3

Websites: https://www.gailshowalter.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575903206005

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gail_cawley/?hl=en

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-showalter-9a37a822/

X: https://x.com/SingleMomEDU

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gailshowalter1889

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 267 Mixtapes to Wheelchairs – Rapper B-Cide Reinvents Life After MS

Robert C Cardillo II AKA B-Cide shares his personal story of perseverance, from being diagnosed with MS and overcoming adversity adapting to life in a wheelchair, to continuing his career as an underground rapper, clothing designer, and entrepreneur.

Book and Music: http://www.myelinmyshoes.com

Websites: https://b-cide.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bcide

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcide/

X: https://x.com/RealBCIDE

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@btvstudio

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 266 Jerod Nieder AKA Positively Paralyzed Shares His Journey of Perseverance

Jerod Nieder AKA Positively Paralyzed Shares His Journey of Perseverance 

Website: https://positivelyparalyzed.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jerod.nieder/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivelyparalyzed/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PositivelyParalyzed

You can contact Professor of Perseverance at jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net