Episode #18: Turning Pain Into Purpose

The trauma Korbey White has faced, even before he took his first breath, will leave you shaking your head in disbelief. Yet, just as quickly, falling in love with the story of a young boy who found a way, not only to survive, but to thrive and now helping others do the same.

Like Korbey, your childhood wounds are NOT your fault, but they are your responsibility to heal so you can find your purpose!

Show Notes: 

• 00:50 - Introduction
• 03:45 - Welcome to our guest, Korbey White
• 10:49 - Korbey's journey: Turning Pain into Purpose
• 11:23 - Experiencing trauma before even taking his first breath
• 14:22 - His dad’s final words: A turning point for Korbey
• 15:54 - Childhood trauma: A child's perspective on survival
• 17:06 - A lesson learned in 3rd grade: Never skip school
• 18:49 - The impact of a role model on his achievements
• 21:00 - A defining moment at the age of 15
• 23:28 - Aspiring to attend college amidst uncertainties about survival
• 26:22 - The phrase “You’ll never make it” igniting his determination
• 28:04 - The influence of Barry Alvarez & Dean Jeffry Thomas on his life
• 31:00 - The resolve to avoid dying on the streets
• 35:20 - "Trauma has been the foundation of my life"
• 35:40 - Transforming Pain into Purpose
• 37:56 - The growth of JP Hair Design’s Back to School Event
• 39:46 - Korbey’s impact on students today
• 45:25 - How God uses Korbey as His vessel
• 51:37 - The pivotal turning point in his life
• 56:29 - Discovering his purpose in 2020
• 59:33 - The importance of solitude and "Turning Off the Noise"
• 1:01:24 - The risks of self-abandonment in service to others
• 1:07:17 - The crucial need for men to seek mental health support
• 1:09:49 - Increasing awareness of mental health among kids
• 1:17:00 - His gym community’s outreach efforts
• 1:18:57 - Korbey’s latest initiative: See Hear Learn LLC
• 1:24:45 - DJ Khaled: Never Surrender
• 1:25:44 - How to connect with Korbey and learn more about See Hear Learn

Links: See Hear Learn

• https://www.seehearlearn.co/
• https://www.instagram.com/seehearlearn/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560494037493

Follow Korbey:

• https://www.facebook.com/korbeywhite
• https://www.instagram.com/korbeywhite/

Music Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qNU9n7k15g&ab_channel=DJKhaledVEVO