In this episode
Vahen King – Author / International Speaker & Founder of the Non-Profit Orginzation Going Farther. At age 23, one week after her engagement, Vahen developed Transverse Myelitis, a virus that left her physically disabled and dependent on the use of a wheelchair. Trying to adapt as a person with a disability, her “new normal” was feelings of self-doubt and exclusion. Reaching a point of desperation, Vahen realized that she had a choice to make, to be paralyzed by fears and insecurities, or push forward.
And push forward she did.
In 2017, Vahen was crowned the first ever Miss Wheelchair Canada and Miss Kindness World. Not only her beauty, but her character has won her awards. Her recent title was the 2021 women of inspiration “influencer” award.
Vahen is dynamic, she's resilient, she's very witty. Her journey is one of deep emotional, physical, and spiritual pain yet as you hear her powerful story unfold, you’ll see how she weaves these un-welcomed struggles together with God’s love and grace into a story of hope and courage.
Vahen is the author and publisher of two books fittingly titled: Going Farther and Contagious Courage. She’s an international speaker and the founder of the non-profit organization Going Farther. Vahen’s courage is contagious! Her message is igniting hearts with hope and inspiring others to have the courage to go farther. She has a fantastic book. In 2019, Vahen was featured at International Day For Persons with Disabilities, as someone who is an inspiration in their community. Vahen has told her story and motivated not only those with disabilities, but those who’ve had to overcome struggles, or just need to be encouraged.Connect with her at: vahenking@goingfarther.org
