Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Latorra Saxton. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Latorra, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Coming up with the idea is so exciting, but then comes the hard part – executing. Too often the media ignores the execution part and goes from idea to success, skipping over the nitty, gritty details of executing in the early days. We think that’s a disservice both to the entrepreneurs who built something amazing as well as the public who isn’t getting a realistic picture of what it takes to succeed. So, we’d really appreciate if you could open up about your execution story – how did you go from idea to execution?
As a person who had lost physical mobility and was confined to a wheelchair, I often wondered about resources and spaces that would be welcoming to a person dealing with the challenges Physical therapy was a God send but I wanted more. I didnt want to always feel like I was having a clinical experience to simply workout. I craved a gym or outdoor experiences that were accessible to folks like me with disabilities. My parents and I decided to create a space in our home that promoted healing and wellness. It was something that came so natural for me. After a year of being in a wheelchair I was able to get out an meet others dealing with the same challenges as me. I realized what I had was quite uncommon and that there was an extreme need for others to have access to. I began advising from my own personal experience and people from all walks of life started inquiring about my journey and what I did to chase mobility. Before I knew it, I was consulting and helping people lthat were just like me.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
After being told I would never walk again and seeing countless doctors and specialists who were unable to help me. I was what was considered a medical mystery. My diagnosis had an unknown etiology. Over several months I had reached a point beyond frustration that led me to take action. I started to doing the work to get my life back and most most importantly my peace of mind back.
Little did I know that that work was duplicatable. That while I wasn’t a fitness expert or physician, I had something that was essential to mobility. Mindset and tools that I could share with others. After dozens of visits to the hospital and seeing individuals and their families in crisis. I witness first hand how lost people were and how vital it was to have a coach like me was.
We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?
Never to play small. I learned that we all have something special and playing small does not serve us. I was encouraged to write a book about my experience. I always shy’d away from the idea thinking “Im no author”. I was allowing my insecurities to overshadow the very thing I was destined to do. Being an author and hearing the testimonies of people who have read my book make me feel such gratitude.
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
Resilience for me has become a huge part of who I am. Often times people ask me what it felt like taking my very first steps out of the wheelchair. While that moment was significant I think a more impactful moment was the very first time I brushed my teeth by myself. It took me almost two hours. Imagine that, something that takes the average person two minutes. I have cried lots of tears, fell flat on my face, my dignity was shot and humility built, and I made it through. So yeah, I learned through all of that the power of literally walking out your purpose and the power of taking the most scariest steps towards your purpose .
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Photo Cred: Errisson Lawrence