Nancy Gale is the founder of JAMAH, an ultra-luxury handbag brand, and creator of Ambition, an entrepreneurial program for disadvantaged youth. In this episode, she shares her powerful story with Carlos Vasquez about overcoming violent assault, the loss of her mother to crime, and how she transformed pain into purpose. With heart and humor, she reflects on choosing joy, mentoring the next generation, and turning hardship into hope.
Expect a deep, eye-opening conversation as we explore:
(04:40) Nancy Gale's perspective on her mother's illness
(08:39) Embracing life's simple blessings
(11:32) Stop and smile reset ritual
(16:17) Living through adversity
(19:24) Walking safely, making better decisions
(21:26) Reflecting on personal accountability
(26:31) Resilience amid tragedy
(29:27) Unseen struggles behind facades
(33:19) Questioning anger's utility
(34:55) Courtroom impact statement experience
(39:31) Unforgettable acts of compassion
(41:44) Inhumane confinement experience
(43:34) Youth mentorship and opportunity program
(48:07) Connecting passion and community
(51:06) Car-inspired custom bags
(54:18) Choose positivity and resilience
(57:14) Owning mistakes and moving forward
Links mentioned in this episode:
Connect with Nancy Gale on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancygale/
AMBITION: https://www.ambition.org/
AMITION Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitioninspire
JAMAH: https://www.jamah.com/
JAMAH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamahbags/
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