Stirring Things up with Jesi Stracham
Independence and the freedom to make our own choices is something we strive for but disabilities can make it extra challenging. Jesi Stracham has lead an active lifestyle before and after sustaining a spinal cord injury. Join us as she shares her journey creating more accessible ways for people to workout and heal from injuries through holistic methods, the need for members of the disability community to create lasting change through collaboration, universal designed and so much more. To help contribute to organizations like the WHEELWITHME Foundation or to follow along on Jesi's journey click the links below
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Jesi Stracham
Entrepreneur/Author/Speaker
Jesi Stracham (Straw-HAM, like a straw you drink from, ham you eat) is a trailblazing entrepreneur, speaker, adaptive athlete, and fierce advocate whose life took a dramatic turn after a devastating motorcycle accident. Paralyzed but undeterred, Jesi has transformed her pain into purpose, leading initiatives that empower others to push past their own perceived limitations.
She’s the co-owner of Freedom Longevity and Wellness LKN, a recovery facility pioneering cutting-edge therapies that redefine what’s possible in holistic health and healing. She also co-developed the Wheel With Me Adapt Fit app—the first fitness app designed by wheelchair users, for wheelchair users—empowering people with disabilities to build strength, independence, and confidence.
Jesi is the founder of the Wheel With Me Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the gap between inpatient rehab and real life. Through community events, empowerment weeks, and summer camp experiences for adult wheelchair users, she fosters transformation, connection, and long-term growth.
As an athlete, Jesi has completed 15 Tough Mudder obstacle course races—including four 24-hour events—and competed in four CrossFit Games, proving that limits are meant to be broken.
Her story is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless belief. Whether on stage or through her digital platforms, Jesi inspires others to stop making excuses and start taking action. She’s not just surviving—she’s building a legacy of impact, empowerment, and unstoppable strength.