Limbitless

Darryl Partridge is a below-knee amputee, an endurance athlete, an NASM-certified personal trainer, and the founder of Leg Up On Fitness [https://leguponfitness.com/], his personal training business in New York that focuses on helping a person with limb difference achieve their best health. He tells us his story in today's episode.

We spoke with Cass Isidro, MBA, president and CEO of the Amputee Coalition [https://www.amputee-coalition.org/]. She shared the mission and vision of the organization and how they are working to improve the lives of those with limb loss and limb difference in the United States. Ms. Isidro joined the organization as the president and CEO in February 2023. She is responsible for leading strategic direction, growing partnerships with key stakeholders, and increasing funding opportunities. Her professional career includes more than 25 years within the nonprofit sector, with 10 years in education-related associations. She obtained a Master of Business Administration from Hawaii Pacific University and a Bachelor of Science in public health education from Indiana University.

Sarah Marshall is the owner of TravelAble [https://travelablevacations.com/], a travel agency whose mission is "to create a travelable world by designing limitless experiences that perfectly support a traveler’s unique desires, needs, and budget." She explains how to create a successful, meaningful, and enjoyable travel experience, regardless of your mobility or care needs. TSA Cares [https://www.tsa.gov/travel/passenger-support] Special Needs at Sea [https://www.specialneedsatsea.com/] Scootaround [https://scootaroundstore.com/en] Curb Free with Cory Lee [https://curbfreewithcorylee.com/] Becoming Rentable [https://www.becomingrentable.com/]

We take a slight turn in our usual narrative to bring you one of the most incredible spy stories ever told. Mike talks with bestselling author Sonia Purnell [https://www.soniapurnell.com/about] about her book A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II [https://www.amazon.com/Woman-No-Importance-Untold-American/dp/0735225311#:~:text=Book%20details&text=A%20never%2Dbefore%2Dtold%20story,must%20find%20and%20destroy%20her.%22]. It is a biography of Virginia Hall [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Hall], an American woman who was one of the most successful undercover agents in the second world war despite the attitudes of men in power towards women and the fact that she was a below-knee amputee. The story is better than any fictional spy story you've ever seen.

Shaholly Ayers [https://www.shahollyayers.com/] is a model, musician, and brand ambassador for Global Disability Inclusion [https://www.globaldisabilityinclusion.com/]. She has been featured in Nordstrom, Glamour, Rihanna's Savage X Fenty TV show, and has graced the runways of Milan Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week. Oh, and she's also a congenital amputee. Shaholly tells us about how she has made her own way, from figuring out how to play basketball to getting a modeling gig. She works hard to break down barriers for people with all kinds of disabilities and make the world a more equitable place for all.