The Start of Something Great
"And suddenly you just know it’s time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings." -- Unknown Knowing that I was...
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Welcome to My Blog!
In This Blog You Will Find:
1. Personal stories of the struggles and joys that I encounter as someone with a disability.
2. Inspiring interviews of well known people who have achieved amazing feats despite their physical limitations.
3. Information about new opportunities and products for the disabled community.
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Kendra Herber
- Jul 5, 2021
- 9 min
Interview with Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist, Derick Schmidt
A strong relationship between amputees and their prosthetists is crucial in the creation of a device that will improve the patient's...
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Kendra Herber
- Apr 29, 2021
- 13 min
Interview with Elaine Walshe: Amputee, Blogger, and Network Design Engineer
This isn't your standard interview. See how two different amputees approach the same topics.
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Kendra Herber
- Mar 30, 2021
- 11 min
Triathlon Training Through the Eyes of an Amputee
"With [my coach's] help, I have been able to accomplish goals I never even thought were possible."
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Kendra Herber
- Feb 14, 2021
- 6 min
Interview with Robert Rodriguez: Emmy Nominee, Motivational Speaker, Actor, and Athlete
When my book came out a year ago, I started building my online platform. It didn't take me long to find Robert Rodriguez because of all...
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Kendra Herber
- Jan 26, 2021
- 7 min
Modeling: Throwing a Wrench in the Industry Standard
Lightning strikes- that's how God has been "talking" to me lately. Earlier in my life, His words would come as gentle nudges, but for...
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Kendra Herber
- Dec 31, 2020
- 7 min
A Recipe for a Healthier Me
I think a lot of us are ready for a fresh start and are excited to say goodbye to 2020. Even though this year has been tough for many...
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Kendra Herber
- Nov 29, 2020
- 5 min
Interview with Melissa Stockwell: Veteran, Paralympian, Motivational Speaker, and Author
1. What motivated you to join the military? It sounds cliché, but love of my country is my motivation. I just wanted to give back and be...
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Kendra Herber
- Oct 13, 2020
- 8 min
Interview with Paralympic Gold Medalist, Grace Norman
How did you become an amputee? I was born with a congenital condition called Amniotic Band Syndrome that took my left foot and my right...
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Kendra Herber
- Sep 29, 2020
- 4 min
Meet the Author- Whole: A Leg Up On Life
Recently I was approached by a lady named Amrita who has a book blog named Motivational Marvels. I was honored that she asked to...
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Kendra Herber
- Sep 28, 2020
- 3 min
Limb Image Boosts Self-Image Through Personalized Products
Until recently, I have wanted my prosthesis to blend in and be as realistic as possible. With the release of my book and some gentle...
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Kendra Herber
- Sep 27, 2020
- 3 min
Participating in Angel City Virtual Games
Despite the many drawbacks of Covid-19, I actually benefited from it this summer. Normally the Angel City Games are held in Los Angeles,...
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Kendra Herber
- Sep 27, 2020
- 7 min
Are Insurance Companies Just Out to Save a Buck?
A year and a half ago, I was sitting in my prosthetist, Derick’s, office excitedly anticipating the retrieval of my new prosthesis. The...
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Kendra Herber
- Sep 27, 2020
- 3 min
Thankful For Mobility
Because the gyms are closed due to quarantine, exercise has looked a lot different for me lately. With no equipment at home except for...
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Kendra Herber
- Sep 27, 2020
- 2 min
Workout For Amputees
This past week has been tough on everyone. Our culture isn't used to social distancing, and it's thrown everyone for a loop. I recently...
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Kendra Herber
- Sep 27, 2020
- 2 min
Swimming Like a Seahorse
Swimming is a difficult workout for someone with two legs, let alone for those who only have one. While I am able to compensate for my...
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Kendra Herber
- Sep 27, 2020
- 3 min
Sweating is My Superpower
We've all seen them--- the people at the gym with sweat pouring off of their bodies. As they bounce from one machine to the next, they...
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