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What if nine bullets shattered your dreams? [Rebroadcast #240]

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Dec 24, 2024
Diamond Garrett, a resilient dancer turned speech therapist, shares her inspiring journey from surviving gun violence to empowering disabled individuals through her entrepreneurial spirit. She opens up about her traumatic past, including an absent father and the chaos of her childhood. The conversation highlights her transformation and how art, particularly dance, helped her reconnect with her identity. Diamond's commitment to fostering community support and navigating the complexities of ambition in a challenging world is both eye-opening and motivational.
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Childhood Responsibilities and Awareness

  • Diamond Garrett grew up with a single mother who worked as a 911 dispatcher.
  • This exposed her to the harsh realities of the world and instilled a sense of responsibility and awareness of danger.
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Father's Incarceration and Reconnection

  • Diamond's father was incarcerated for eight and a half years.
  • Upon his release, he made a conscious effort to build a relationship with her, becoming a positive influence.
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Discovering Music and Performing

  • Diamond was a passionate dancer from a young age.
  • Her father, a rapper, introduced her to music and performing, which broadened her artistic horizons.
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