Taking Chances - Why not you?

John Miletich

🔥 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️

Taking Chances – Why Not You? (Coming Next Monday February 16th) I sat down with the incredible Ace Verde Amanda Green and trust me, her story is a masterclass in betting on yourself. From growing up in Peabody, Massachusetts, to heading north to The University of Maine, Amanda has always carved her own path. But she didn’t stop there…At 29 years old, she made a bold move and joined the Navy, where she became a professional welder — talk about grit and skill. 💪⚓️🔥And just when you think the story can’t get any better…

Amanda is now taking her next big leap: pursuing a career in acting. 🎬✨Check out her latest clip with Andrew Scott https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Scott_(actor)

https://youtu.be/5cXCUp6j5M8?si=5mIbM35Dr7mfMZnn

She also owns a landscaping business. Yes, she really does it all. 🌿💼 This episode is packed with inspiration, courage, and the kind of life pivots that remind us there’s never a “too late” to chase something new.

🎧 Tune in, get inspired, and ask yourself… Why not YOU?

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🎙️ Podcast Intro:

*"Today, we’re honored to welcome an extraordinary athlete, advocate, and trailblazer—Eliaz Willis. Known to many as Liz, Eliaz is a U.S. Paralympian who competed in the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games in the 100m, 200m, and placed 6th in the 400m. But her story doesn’t stop there. After Rio, Eliaz dominated the para professional Boston Marathon scene, winning the first three titles from 2021 to 2023.

Before her Paralympic journey, Eliaz ran cross-country in college and taught elementary special education for two years. Her life took a dramatic turn in 2010 when complications during childbirth led to the amputation of her leg. Instead of slowing down, she turned adversity into purpose—adopting a daughter from foster care, co-founding Wichita Adaptive Sports to expand parasport opportunities in Kansas, and becoming a fierce advocate for people with disabilities and intersex athletes.

Now retired from professional running at 39 due to health concerns, Eliaz continues to inspire as a coach, board member, entrepreneur, and community leader. In her free time, she’s exploring trail running, building businesses, and even serving on a campaign committee for a U.S. Representative.

Get ready for an incredible conversation about resilience, advocacy, and redefining what’s possible. This is Eliaz Willis."