For young people growing up today, the word 'Thalidomide' means nothing, but previous generations understand the angst and tragedy attached to that word. Prescribed by doctors who didn't understand the effect that it would have on pregnant women, thousands of children were born with severe disabilities between the mid 1950s and 1960s. Tawana Williams was born with no arms, but used her sharp mind and eloquence to become a renowned public speaker, author, and success story. Reading up on Tawana, the level of humility and humor that I uncovered was astounding (her newest book is called Unarmed But Dangerous) and very inspirational. Tawana is an accomplished typist, cook, stylist, and mother, alongside her career as a motivational speaker and occasional television personality whose talks have touched hundreds of thousands of lives. She has fans worldwide who thank her for each appearance, and for inspiring and challenging them to be better people. This is really the point of being a motivational speaker, and I would say that Tawana is a smashing success.
For young people growing up today, the word 'Thalidomide' means nothing, but previous generations understand the angst and tragedy attached to that word. Prescribed by doctors who didn't understand the effect that it would have on pregnant women, thousands of children were born with severe disabilities between the mid 1950s and 1960s. Tawana Williams was born with no arms, but used her sharp mind and eloquence to become a renowned public speaker, author, and success story. Reading up on Tawana, the level of humility and humor that I uncovered was astounding (her newest book is called Unarmed But Dangerous) and very inspirational. Tawana is an accomplished typist, cook, stylist, and mother, alongside her career as a motivational speaker and occasional television personality whose talks have touched hundreds of thousands of lives. She has fans worldwide who thank her for each appearance, and for inspiring and challenging them to be better people. This is really the point of being a motivational speaker, and I would say that Tawana is a smashing success.