Airing October 14th-20th on The Writers Divine Den with Jackie VanCampen and her guest Win Charles.
How much could you accomplish if you were able to win over any challenges, physical or otherwise? Join me for a very inspirational interview with Author, Artist, and Leader Win Kelly Charles, who overcame the challenges of cerebral palsy to achieve many of her dreams and to then inspire people to never give up.
My name is Win Charles. In 1987, I was born in Aspen, CO where I continue to live. I am an inspirational leader, author, athlete, and a self-taught artist and became interested in doing artwork as a way to cope with having cerebral palsy.
At age 24 I decided to tell my story. Writing this autobiography, I, Win, gave me the opportunity to pay tribute to my family members who are passionate about life and have instilled this passion in me. My parents’ extraordinary support, encouragement, and pure love were my foundation as I navigated life, overcame obstacles, and achieved successes as a young woman with cerebral palsy. I have to pay full tribute to my mother, who died in August 2010. From her I learned to listen to my own voice as a guide to making life choices. She taught me to always expect the best from myself.
My hope is that this book will provide insight into the extraordinary possibilities that those who live with disabilities have. I also hope that those without disabilities– rather than putting a focus on our differences – will come to understand what we all have in common. This book is for my mom, with love.