S3 Ep10: Izzy Carrington- Public speaker, Powerlifter, Teacher

About this episode

Izzy Carrington shares his journey and insights on inspiring youth through public speaking and powerlifting.

This week on Tackling the Opioid Epidemic , we sit down with Izzy a public speaker, nationally ranked powerlifter, and instructor at Harper College. Through his presentations, Izzy inspires middle and high school students to pursue their passions boldly, build confidence, and overcome obstacles with resilience. Drawing from his own experiences in athletics, education, and leadership, he shares powerful lessons on mindset, perseverance, and the importance of believing in yourself. Tune in for an uplifting conversation about finding purpose, pushing past limits, and empowering the next generation to reach their full potential.

People in this episode

Host: Tackling The Opioid Epidemic with The Prescription Playbook

Guest: Izzy Carrington

Topics covered

• public speaking
• powerlifting
• education
• mindset
• resilience
• youth empowerment

Keywords

• Izzy Carrington
• public speaker
• powerlifter
• Harper College
• youth empowerment
• mindset
• resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harper College

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