EP 92- Aaron Hale, From IEDs to Chocolate Treats
Life always comes with challenges. Some people seemingly have it easy while others have much more to deal with, yet somehow they seem to excel. Aaron Hale is definitely one of the latter.
Aaron is a Combat veteran, Keynote Speaker, Founder of and recipe mastermind for EOD Confections, Blind athlete, Husband and Father, Chocolatier, and Veteran advocate.
Aaron Hale, a 14-year veteran, military chef, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (E.O.D) team leader has overcome all odds. From the moment a blast robbed Aaron of his vision in Afghanistan to years later when he lost his hearing, he refused to accept defeat.
Now equipped with cochlear implants and his wife McKayla at his side, Aaron has found his passion again–it’s back in the kitchen! Cooking is providing not only a sense of happiness for himself but for others around the world… one piece of fudge at a time.
What you will learn:
Why Aaron felt he needed to change once he got to college
Why Aaron traded in his Navy uniform for an Army uniform
The duties of an EOD in a wartime environment
The circumstances surrounding Aaron’s deployment that led to his injuries
What it took mentally for Aaron to get through such a traumatic event
How a mental shift helped Aaron overcome some of his biggest obstacles
How important it is to ask the right questions of yourself and the world
What inspired Aaron to become a blind athlete
How throwing a Thanksgiving Feast helped Aaron move toward his new future
Favorite Quote:
“I started taking the thoughts off of me and onto others, and I found that that’s the secret to everything.” -Aaron Hale
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