EmpowerFest 2025 Highlights + Mike Calls Out Tasteless Comic

In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland reviews EmpowerFest 2025, celebrating the limb loss and limb difference community with inspiring speakers, adaptive activities, and unforgettable moments.

Mike also shares a story about a comedian who made a tasteless joke about the limb loss community — and how he got the comedian to remove the post.

Tune in for insights, laughs, and a look at what makes the limb loss community so resilient and inspiring!

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