My .75 GPA : Not a Life Sentence with Dr. Jahkari “JT” Taylor

by David CooksJuly 11, 2023

Dr. Jahkari “JT” Taylor completed his freshman year in high school with a .75 grade point average. A troubled youth who went from living in a homeless shelter to one of the toughest Project complexes in South Norfolk, Va. He now has four earned degrees including a Doctorate in Advanced educational Leadership. How do you go from a .75 to a Ph.D.?

On today’s podcast, we discuss his improbable journey from a troubled youth and self-proclaimed atheist to an award-winning educator, a community leader, an author of 9 books and The Senior Pastor at Focus Church in Chesapeake, VA.

His most recent book, “Becoming Culturally Responsive Educators, released July 3, 2023, is groundbreaking and challenges the existing methods used in educating youth in America today.

Awakening The Genius Within with Paul Davis

by Paralysis 2 PurposeJuly 5, 2022

Paralysis to Purpose travels to Ireland to speak with Paul Davis. Born with a unique gift of healing, as a child he undertook the task of healing others which carried over to his professional work as an adult, helping people and companies find their purpose. Paul takes us through his difficult journey of understanding his gift and his purpose.

Learning to Live in Abundance with David Mansilla

by Paralysis 2 PurposeApril 26, 2022

David Mansilla migrated from South America to Canada with entrepreneurship coursing through his veins. Frustrated by an unchallenging corporate world, he started his own software business. His sacrifices and dedication led to 6-figure gains for his company. However, this came with a steep price. David’s personal life was disintegrating, and was saved by a heart attack at 40.

Ready for The NBA and for The Moon with Jay Parker

by Paralysis 2 PurposeFebruary 15, 2022

For Jay Parker, playing in the NBA and going to the Moon are not out of the realm of possibility and continue to motivate his pursuit of them bot. Jay redirects his college setbacks to a successful sales career with Cutco knives, followed by a visionary commercial space travel project. He never relinquished his basketball dream; not even after a nerve-wrecking accident. Join along to find out more about his mission, #Iamnbaready (“I am NBA Ready”)!