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Triumph Over Tragedy: The Pearson Sisters’ Journey of Resilience and Advocacy

Triumph Over Tragedy: The Pearson Sisters’ Journey of Resilience and Advocacy

FromAmerican Potential


Triumph Over Tragedy: The Pearson Sisters’ Journey of Resilience and Advocacy

FromAmerican Potential

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Jan 10, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this inspiring episode of "American Potential," host Jeff Crank welcomes Kodi and Kenae' Pearson, the founders of Two Brothers A Pearson Project. The Pearson sisters share their poignant story of losing their father and uncle to gun violence, and how this tragedy became the catalyst for their powerful advocacy work.
Kodi and Kenae' discuss the inception of their nonprofit, which focuses on providing grief support and promoting gun safety education. They recount their evolution from feeling intimidated by firearms to becoming firearm instructors, with a mission to educate others on safe and responsible gun handling. Their approach to gun safety, shaped by personal loss, offers a unique perspective that challenges conventional views and highlights the critical role of education in preventing firearm-related incidents.
This episode goes beyond their personal loss, showcasing their incredible resilience and commitment to positive change. Their journey is a testament to the strength found in transforming grief into proactive advocacy and the importance of supporting those who have endured similar tragedies. Join us in this powerful narrative as Kodi and Kenae' Pearson honor their family's legacy and drive impactful change in their community.
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Jan 10, 2024
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American Potential shares how individuals are taking action in their community to break barriers. While some of our guests may be public officials or influencers, many are ordinary Americans who decided, “enough is enough” and are stepping up in a big way. We share policy solutions to the most important challenges our country faces and talk to people who are doing something about it. Our hope is that when you hear about other people’s stories of success – and struggle – you will realize that you are capable of doing extraordinary things within your own community and know that you are not alone. Jeff Crank hosts the American Potential podcast. Jeff serves as a regional vice president at Americans for Prosperity, a political advocacy and accountability organization that helps pass policies to expand freedom and opportunity. He also hosts The Jeff Crank Show, which began in 2008, and is the president of his own real estate investment company. American Potential is a project of Americans for Prosperity. Americans for Prosperity, an advocacy and accountability organization that helps pass policies to expand freedom and opportunity.