Ep 7: From Lightning Strike Survivor to Changing Lives: Richard Rogers & Alberto’s Second Chance Story
Second chances, lightning strike survival, and overcoming adversity take center stage in this powerful episode of the Call Me Friend Podcast. Host Daryn Kagan welcomes Richard Rogers, a lightning strike survivor who faced death and lived to share his inspiring second chance story. Joined by Alberto, founder of West Texas Barber Academy, they share how second chances change lives and fuel missions of giving back. Just One More Foundation, founded by Richard Rogers, provides critical support to individuals like Alberto, helping him take his barber school to the next level through accreditation, barber school expansion.
Richard Rogers’ lightning strike survivor story is not just about survival. It is about transformation, service, and living with purpose. His second chance became the inspiration for Just One More Foundation, where he helps others like Alberto turn personal adversity into empowerment. Alberto’s Barber School offers affordable education, barber school accreditation, and training for aspiring barbers from underserved communities. Together, Richard and Alberto show how second chances ripple through lives and communities.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How a lightning strike survivor turned adversity into a mission of giving back
- The journey of West Texas Barber Academy toward accreditation and community impact
- Why vocational education and trade school entrepreneurship are life-changing
- The power of nonprofit support and second chance stories in underserved communities
If you’re looking for second chance stories, lightning strike survivor interviews, giving back inspiration, or insights into barber school accreditation and overcoming adversity, this episode is for you. Join us on the Call Me Friend Podcast for a conversation filled with heart, hope, and the power of giving back.
Key Timestamps:
- (00:00) Richard Rogers survival story “It killed me. I was laying in the bed on fire dead.”
- (01:00) Daryn introduces the episode and her unforgettable on air blooper
- (05:18) Richard recounts the 1995 lightning strike that ended and restarted his life
- (08:45) A 14 year-old boy performs CPR and brings Richard back from death
- (12:20) Richard’s hospital moment: “If I get another chance, I won’t live for me”
- (16:10) The birth of the Just One More Foundation: turning a second chance into service
- (20:30) Meet Alberto: raised without his father, finds purpose through barbering
- (25:01) Surprise grant moment: Alberto reacts as Just One More gifts $6,823
- (30:45) Alberto shares how the funds will help him get accredited and expand his school
- (35:40) Richard and Daryn reflect on what makes someone worth betting on
Key Takeaways:
- Second chances can transform lives far beyond the individual, as seen in Richard Rogers’ lightning strike survivor story.
- The Just One More Foundation helps individuals like Alberto pursue their dreams by supporting his barber school accreditation and make education accessible.
- Giving back creates a ripple effect that multiplies opportunities for entire communities.
- Overcoming adversity requires resilience, faith, and a commitment to helping others rise.
About the Guest:
Richard Rogers is a lightning strike survivor who turned his miraculous second chance into a lifelong mission of service. As founder of the Just One More Foundation, Richard helps others overcome adversity and strike launch careers, including supporting Alberto’s Barber School in Lubbock, Texas. His lightning strike survivor story has inspired thousands, demonstrating how giving back transforms lives. Alberto, founder of West Texas Barber Academy, provides affordable barber education and is on a mission to gain full barber school accreditation to empower underserved communities through trade skills and entrepreneurship.
Resource Links:
- Just One More Foundation: https://justonemorefoundation.org
- Richard Rogers’ Book: Resilience, Tragedy, & Tenacity: 150 Years of the U.S. Stove Story & the Family of S.L. Rogers, Sr.
- Alberto’s Barber School: https://wtbarberacademy.com/
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