Born Different. Built STRONG — My Inspirational Story in THRIVE Magazine
- Angie Sandow
- Aug 14
- 2 min read
I’m thrilled to be featured in the latest issue of THRIVE Magazine in an inspirational article written by Jeff Tiessen titled “Born Different. Built STRONG.”
Jeff and I covered a lot of ground — growing up with a limb difference, being underestimated, my 35-year corporate career, breast cancer, motorcycles, music, and how all of those experiences eventually led me to the stage as an Inspirational Humourist.
What I especially appreciate is that Jeff captured something at the heart of what I share with audiences today: we should never allow someone else’s perception of us to determine what we believe is possible.
Of course, there’s plenty of humour in there too. Apparently, a lifetime of being different gives you some pretty good material. 😁
A huge thank you to Jeff and the team at THRIVE Magazine for sharing my story and for the wonderful feature.
Read the full article here:
Jeff ends the article with a question that I think is worth asking all of us:
What are YOU still waiting for?
👇 Tell me in the comments. You never know — saying it out loud might just be the first step toward doing it. 😁
Born different, built strong — see you on the next turn.
ang
About the Author
Angie Sandow is an Inspirational Humourist, Comedian, Author, and Speaker who proves that age and difference don’t limit us—they give us better material.
Born with Poland Syndrome, a rare condition whose most visible sign is a limb difference affecting her right arm and hand, and later becoming a breast cancer survivor, Angie rides a motorcycle with one hand, plays guitar with a prosthetic, and shares humorous, inspiring stories that encourage audiences to live boldly, embrace new adventures, and never let limitations—or the opinions of others—define what is possible.
👉 Learn more or book Angie to speak at your next event: BOOKING
Comments