Thursday - June 4th, 2026
Apple News
×

What can we help you find?

Open Menu

Turning Tragedy into a Foundation for the Paralysis Community with Hal Hargrave

  1. Turning Tragedy into a Foundation for the Paralysis Community with Hal Hargrave Mai Ling Chan & James Berges 47:26

Our guest for today’s episode is the founder of the Be Perfect Foundation, Hal Hargrave. Mai Ling talks with Hal about the horrific car accident that left him with a spinal cord injury, which then led him to the genesis of the foundation. Hal also shares his thoughts on the importance of leaders knowing when they need to pivot, the value of staying positive despite setbacks, and how he also founded a second organization called The Perfect Step where he serves as president, all in an effort to be a support and encouragement to people who are living with paralysis like him. Don’t miss this powerful conversation!

Mai Ling Chan MS, CCC-SLP

Mai Ling is an industry historian, tech startup founder, speech-language pathologist, and executive consultant to disability-focused businesses. She is dedicated to sharing people's stories and helping them create lasting change.