3 Inspiring Stories from 3 Inspiring People

In this blog, I want to share with you some of the most inspiring conversations I had with three amazing people via Zoom interview. They are all entrepreneurs, leaders, and dreamers who have overcome challenges and achieved success in their own ways and respective industries. I hope you enjoy reading their stories and learn something from them.

1. The Man with One Hand, Rolando Alto IV

Rolando Alto IV is a TV producer and director, motivational speaker, and social media influencer in the Philippines. He was born with only one hand, but that did not stop him from pursuing his passion for media and entertainment.

He has worked on several TV and online shows, as well as creating his own YouTube channel where he shares his life experiences and insights.

Growing up in poverty, his father was a farmer, and his mother a housewife. He had a lot of insecurities and experienced bullying.

But when he understood and encountered God, he was transformed. He worked hard and trusted God in his journey. His test became a testimony of success.

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Rolando is also a PWD (Person With Dream), as he likes to call himself. He believes everyone has a dream and a purpose and that nothing should hold them back from achieving it.

He inspires thousands of people with his positive attitude, humor, and resilience.

He has traveled to many countries so far and has inspired many people whenever he is invited to a conference.

"When we work, we work. But when we pray, God works."

2. Filipino Store Owner, Pinky Campbell

Jason and Pinky are the owners of J and P Filipino Store, a popular destination for every Filipino in the area of Kitchener Downtown who wants to buy products from the Philippines.

They sell a variety of items, such as food, drinks, snacks, condiments, household items, and more. They also offer catering services and Filipino dishes, such as adobo, pancit, lumpia, and halo-halo.

Jason is from Newfoundland, Canada, while Pinky is from the Philippines. They got married in 2009. They moved to Kitchener, Ontario, in 2010 and decided to start their own business.

They saw a need and an opportunity to serve the Filipino community in Kitchener, as well as introduce the Filipino culture and cuisine to other Canadians.

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The pandemic hit their business hard. It was very challenging for them. But they still persevered with the support of their loyal customers and local community.

She advises people planning to start their own business:

“Hard work. Focus. Be 110% committed. Because no matter how tired you are, as long as you’re in it, you can make it.”

3. Coffee Shop Owner, Ronak Patel

Ronak Patel is the owner of Play-a-Latte Cafe, a family-owned coffee shop that offers a unique and fun experience for customers of all ages in Kitchener, Ontario.

The cafe features a play area for kids, a lounge area for adults, and a party room for events. The cafe also serves a variety of coffee, tea, smoothies, sandwiches, salads, and baked goods.

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Ronak always had a passion for coffee and entrepreneurship and decided to open his own cafe in 2019. He runs the cafe with his wife and kids.

A practical wisdom he shared:

"Understand all the aspects of business. Understand your audience. Support small local businesses."

Keep on inspiring.

These are the three inspiring stories that significantly impacted my life. I was amazed by their passion, their dedication, and their achievements. I was also inspired by their vision, their values, and their advice. They showed me that anything is possible if you have a dream and a purpose if you work hard and smart, and if you have a network and a community that supports you. They also showed me that you can make a difference in the world by sharing your talents, creativity, and legacy.

I want to thank Alto, Pinky, and Ronak for their time and generosity. They were very kind and gracious to share their stories with me and with you. I also want to thank you for reading this blog and for being part of this journey. I hope you found it useful and interesting.

Do you have any comments, out-of-the-box ideas, or reactions that you like to share? Please email me at neilbarnesmedia@gmail.com or message me on Facebook Messenger. I would love to learn from you and feature it on my next blog.

Thank you for reading, and see you next time, NBM Fam. Remember, God loves you! Bye!

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