#67 - Wesley Hamilton: Disabled But Not Really

Welcome back to Rebuilding the Beast! Today we have Wesley Hamilton. You’ve potentially could’ve seen him on the hit Netflix show Queer Eye, or his feature in Men’s Health, or have even seen one of the countless speeches he has done. But now, he’s graced us with his presence on our show!  Wesley grew up on the east side of Kansas City, where many young African Americans struggled to find opportunity outside of the streets. Back in 2012, 5 days after his 24th birthday, and just recently winning sole custody of his daughter, Wesley was shot multiple times, paralyzing him below the waist. And with the help of his daughter, Wesley found a new purpose for life.  Throughout the episode we cover,  ·      Life in Kansas City and what that meant for a young Black man. ·      Being in a toxic relationship and getting sole custody of his daughter. ·      The day he got shot and how he never met his shooter before then. ·      Life after getting shot and feeling like a burden. ·      How his daughter helped realize there is more to life, which jumpstarted his career into nutrition and fitness. ·      How without manifestation, he would not be where he is right now. ·      Being on Queer Eye and how the show brought face to face Wesley and the man who shot him.  Wesley is a force and I feel honored to have been able to talk with him.  Want to keep up with Wesley? Follow him on Instagram!  Haven’t seen Wesley’s Queer Eye episode? Check out Season 4 episode 2 on Netflix  Be sure to rate & review the show on Apple Podcasts!  It will really help us grow & reach more people! Follow us on Instagram for daily inspirational stories!Or check out our YouTube & website! Want to connect with Festus directly? Hit him up on Instagram!

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Turning tragedies into triumphs: Hosted by NBA champion Festus Ezeli, tune in every Wednesday for a dose of heartfelt stories, great advice and complementary light hearted fun. Sharing his personal story from coming to America to a career defining injury, join Festus on his journey to Rebuilding the Beast. Featuring an array of inspiring guests and honest conversations about the ups and downs of life. From injuries, mental health issues, diseases, addiction, to strokes of fate and more, learn about overcoming adversity. Rebuilding the Beast gives a platform to others to tell their story in hopes of inspiring, spreading positivity and guiding through challenges. Let’s talk about the hard times and let’s be vulnerable, because your story can be someone else’s survival guide!