Show Notes:

Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast, host AAron welcomes Rahz Slaughter, a motivational speaker and advocate for inclusion. Rahz shares his journey of growing up with a disability, overcoming societal challenges, and transforming obstacles into opportunities. He reflects on lessons from his grandmother, the importance of embracing uniqueness, and how to empower teenagers by fostering confidence. Together, they discuss practical tips for parents raising children with disabilities and inspiring resilience. Rahz emphasizes the value of redefining success and finding motivation in individual strengths, offering insight into building a more inclusive and compassionate world.

Key Takeaways:

Redefining Inclusion: Inclusion means embracing people as they are, not as you think they should be.

Building Resilience: Challenges can shape confidence and empower personal growth.

Parenting Insights: Focus on possibilities, not limitations, to nurture children’s potential.

Core Values Matter: Strong values create a foundation for overcoming obstacles.

Confidence Is Key: True confidence stems from self-awareness and self-acceptance.

About the Guest(s):

Rahz Slaughter:

Rahz "The Motivator" Slaughter is a motivational speaker who has invested 24 years in helping parents and teens improve their mindsets and take charge of their lives. Born with a physical disability and raised by a single mother who suffered from alcohol and drug addiction, Rahz has been labeled countless times and told that he had limitations and that there would be things he could not do, be, or achieve. Despite these messages, Rahz was born with a growth mindset and set out to create a life of his own and not what others expected of him.

As a Color Code Interpersonal Skills Trainer and NLP practitioner, Rahz brings expertise to his coaching. Over the past two decades, he has honed his skills, owning and operating five private training studios. Today, he is a sought-after online parenting and teen life coach, leveraging his knowledge to help clients overcome limiting beliefs and unlock their full potential. Beyond his professional life, Rahz is a dedicated husband, cyclist, and personal trainer with a penchant for chicken parmesan.

Rahz's definition of inclusion:

Inclusion is accepting a person for who they are and how they show up and being willing to embrace your own unique ability. So when you truly embrace your own unique abilities, you can include others as they are, not excluding them for who you think they should be.

Connect with Rahz:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rahzslaughter/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unstoppableteenagers

Website: https://unstoppableteenager.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahzmotivates/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RahzSlaughterTeenLifeCoach

SPAM© Count:

Host:

Yes

Current Guest: 

No

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