Eddie Ndopu's guest appearances

Eddie Ndopu

Person of The Week

The Centre for Public Impact (CPI) Podcast

The Leadercast Podcast

Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

Bodies Podcast

Lessons Learned with Komal

At The Table with Alaa Murabit

It's No Fluke

OwlTail

This week, host Charlotte Alter is joined by the formidable Eddie Ndopu. Recognized as one of the world's most influential disabled individuals, Ndopu has continually broken barriers, including making history this July by delivering the opening keynote address at the UN’s High-Level Political Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals in the General Assembly Hall. In their discussion, Eddie shares insights from his new memoir, “Sipping Dom Pérignon Through a Straw: Reimagining Success as a Disabled Achiever,” and candidly explores the loneliness, pressure, and resilience that comes with challenging bias and systemic ableism at the highest levels of power. Tune in for a powerful discussion of defying norms and carving a unique path in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, host Charlotte Alter is joined by the formidable Eddie Ndopu. Recognized as one of the world's most influential disabled individuals, Ndopu has continually broken barriers, including making history this July by delivering the opening keynote address at the UN’s High-Level Political Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals in the General Assembly Hall. In their discussion, Eddie shares insights from his new memoir, “Sipping Dom Pérignon Through a Straw: Reimagining Success as a Disabled Achiever,” and candidly explores the loneliness, pressure, and resilience that comes with challenging bias and systemic ableism at the highest levels of power. Tune in for a powerful discussion of defying norms and carving a unique path in the world.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Eddie Ndopu • Sipping Dom Pérignon Through a Straw

Eddie Ndopu was just featured on ABC News, wrote an incredible piece in Time and his debut book Sipping Dom Perignon Through A Straw is already Apple’s best book of the month and in the Top 10 on Amazon. His story is fascinating but I’ll let him tell it in his own words. He attended Oxford on a scholarship, has a masters in public policy and is one of seventeen global advocates appointed by the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Sustainable Development Goals. Eddie was commissioned by the World Economic Forum, at the behest of Professor Klaus Schwab, to produce a White Paper on the role of the private sector in addressing the global youth unemployment crisis. In short, Eddie Ndopu is a badass and he’s just getting started. 

Eddie Ndopu was just featured on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MNAFg-avHA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ABC News</a>, wrote an incredible piece in <a href="https://time.com/6299986/eddie-ndopu-success-hasnt-protected-me-from-being-humiliated/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Time</a> and his debut book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sipping-Dom-P%C3%A9rignon-Through-Straw/dp/0306829061" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sipping Dom Perignon Through A Straw</a> is already Apple’s best book of the month and in the Top 10 on Amazon. His story is fascinating but I’ll let him tell it in his own words. He attended Oxford on a scholarship, has a masters in public policy and is one of seventeen global advocates appointed by the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Sustainable Development Goals. Eddie was commissioned by the World Economic Forum, at the behest of Professor Klaus Schwab, to produce a White Paper on the role of the private sector in addressing the global youth unemployment crisis. In short, Eddie Ndopu is a badass and he’s just getting started.

S1 E14. Eddie Ndopu: Sipping Dom Pérignon Through A Straw

Eddie Ndopu performs his memoir, bringing his story to life with his thoughtful narration. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Kendra Winchester discuss how Ndopu tells his story of growing up, and his thrilling acceptance with a full scholarship at Oxford University. But when he tries discussing his needs as someone with spinal muscular atrophy, the university informs him their scholarship won’t cover his caregiver’s salary. Ndopu’s narration captures his intense discouragement and despair, but listeners will also hear the steel enter his voice as he pushes back, insists on his rights as a disabled person in university and beyond, and advocates for equitable accommodations.Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Hachette Audio.Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.comSupport for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from BOLINDA. A world-leading audiobook and technology company, Bolinda publishes the greatest books you’ll ever hear and inspire people to live their best lives through the power of storytelling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eddie Ndopu performs his memoir, bringing his story to life with his thoughtful narration. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Kendra Winchester discuss how Ndopu tells his story of growing up, and his thrilling acceptance with a full scholarship at Oxford University. But when he tries discussing his needs as someone with spinal muscular atrophy, the university informs him their scholarship won’t cover his caregiver’s salary. Ndopu’s narration captures his intense discouragement and despair, but listeners will also hear the steel enter his voice as he pushes back, insists on his rights as a disabled person in university and beyond, and advocates for equitable accommodations.Read the full review of the audiobook on <a href="https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read/235591/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AudioFile’s website</a>. Published by Hachette Audio.Find more audiobook recommendations at <a href="https://audiofilemagazine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">audiofilemagazine.com</a>Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from <a href="https://www.bolinda.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOLINDA</a>. A world-leading audiobook and technology company, Bolinda publishes the greatest books you’ll ever hear and inspire people to live their best lives through the power of storytelling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

SIPPING DOM PÉRIGNON THROUGH A STRAW by Eddie Ndopu, read by Eddie Ndopu

Eddie Ndopu is the Global Disability Advocate for the United Nations and an award winning humanitarian. Eddie dives deep on what true accessibility looks like, the necessity of optimism and hope, and how strength can be greatly overrated. Eddie and Joe may have just created the most heartfelt and inspirational podcast episode ever.Sipping Dom Perignon Through a Straw: Reimagining Success as a Disabled Achiever out August 1st. Pre-order at your local bookstore today. Leadercast.com

Eddie Ndopu is the Global Disability Advocate for the United Nations and an award winning humanitarian. Eddie dives deep on what true accessibility looks like, the necessity of optimism and hope, and how strength can be greatly overrated. Eddie and Joe may have just created the most heartfelt and inspirational podcast episode ever. Sipping Dom Perignon Through a Straw: Reimagining Success as a Disabled Achiever out August 1st. Pre-order at your local bookstore today. <a href="http://Leadercast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leadercast.com</a>