Rethink Impossible: Jessica Cox | On Air S2E12

About this episode

Jessica Cox shares her inspiring journey as the world's first licensed armless pilot and her advocacy for people with disabilities.

Meet Jessica Cox, the world's first licensed armless pilot. Adaptability has defined Jessica Cox's life. Refusing to see herself as different, she mastered everyday tasks with her feet and continually defied expectations. Her lifetime of adapting led her to become a fourth-degree black belt in Taekwondo and the world's first licensed armless pilot. Jessica's journey, from dreaming of flying on the playground to achieving extraordinary feats, epitomizes the limitless potential of an adaptable mindset. She founded Rightfooted Foundation International (RFI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to arm children born with bilateral limb difference with the skills and tools needed to live independent and fulfilling lives. Through their unique programs, Jessica is leading the charge in changing perceptions of people with disabilities while advocating for accessibility and inclusion. This effort includes her Life With Feet channel on YouTube, which to date has more than 1.7 million views and 10.2K subscribers.🎧 Available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. 📲 Follow us on Spotify: WAI On Air Podcast #WomeninAviationInternational #IamWAI #WeAreWAI #Aviation #Aerospace…

People in this episode

Host: Women in Aviation International

Guest: Jessica Cox

Topics covered

• adaptability
• disability advocacy
• aviation
• inclusion
• personal journey
• Taekwondo
• nonprofit work

Keywords

• armless pilot
• disability
• aviation
• inclusion
• Rightfooted Foundation
• Taekwondo
• adaptability
• YouTube channel
• nonprofit

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rightfooted Foundation International

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