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Welcome to The Bend Like Bamboo Resilience Show
We discover that our greatest challenges often become our greatest strengths.
Each month, I sit down with remarkable leaders who've transformed adversity into triumph, sharing their inspiring journeys of resilience and renewal. Together, we explore the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and breakthrough moments that turned their setbacks into comebacks.
What you'll discover:
Real stories of people who've learned to bend without breaking, actionable tools to transform stress into strength, and evidence that when we change our story, we change what's possible for our health, relationships, and future.
Like bamboo, we're designed to be flexible.
When we embrace this truth, we don't just survive life's storms - we use them to grow stronger, wiser, and more resilient than ever before.
Join me as we explore how flexibility builds unshakeable resilience.
The Bend Like Bamboo Resilience Show: Kijuan Amey, Wounded Warrior & Motivational Speaker, Ep 53
From Air Force Staff Sergeant to blind motivational warrior—Kijuan Amey’s story is one of grit, grace, and ground-shaking resilience.
After a devastating motorcycle accident left him in a coma and permanently without sight, Kijuan didn’t just survive—he redefined what it means to truly live.
In this unforgettable episode, he opens up about the raw reality of hitting rock bottom, the mental battles more grueling than physical ones, and the journey to reclaim his purpose.
With honesty and heart, Kijuan dismantles the stigma around mental health, especially among veterans, and shares how vulnerability, therapy, and community became the tools that saved him.
Now a mentor, speaker, and founder of Amey Motivation LLC, Kijuan’s message is clear: "I may have lost my sight, but I did not lose my vision."
This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating life after loss, seeking strength, or learning to start over.