What happens when the world tells you you’re not going to make it—before you’ve even had a chance to try?On this episode, I sit down with Paul Brown, a Seattle-based attorney and mentor who grew up with profound hearing loss and spent his life proving people wrong—not with pity or perfection, but with grit, self-awareness, and a whole lot of heart.From growing up in Alaska without sound, to becoming a standout athlete, and eventually one of the nation’s top trial lawyers, Paul’s journey is a lesson in turning disadvantages into strengths.We talk about the cruel moments that shaped him, how