Dare to Fly with Jessica Cox: Defying Limitations as an Armless Pilot & Black Belt in Taekwondo (2021)
How can we break through our perceived limitations and pursue our ambitions and dreams? How do we manage the assumptions that others project onto us?
Being born without arms has not deterred Jessica Cox from being an ambitious dream chaser. In this episode, Sylvia is joined by Jessica to discuss the remarkable life she's created for herself as a pilot, martial artist, athlete, and keynote speaker. Jessica shares with listeners how we can dig deep and cultivate the resiliency needed to overcome life's greatest challenges.
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." – Eleanor Roosevelt
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About Jessica
Jessica Cox earned a Guinness World Record medal for being the first armless pilot in aviation history. She has been featured on programs like Ellen, Oprah Winfrey Network, and the BBC. As a motivational speaker, Jessica teaches how to courageously tackle new challenges with creativity and unrelenting drive.
Topics Include
Leaning into fear
Adventures in scuba diving and surfing
The problem with objectifying people with disabilities as brave or inspirational
Limb differences and rejecting prosthetic arms
The power of faith, family and prayer
How the practice of gratitude can reshape your mindset
The ACCEPT acronym
Resources Mentioned
Jessica’s nonprofit: Right Footed Foundation
Movie: Right Footed
Books Mentioned
Disarm Your Limits by Jessica Cox
Connect with Jessica
Twitter: @Jess_Feet
LinkedIn: @RightFooted
YouTube: @RightFootedWoman