Magic in the Room #99: Purpose Profile with Brad O'Hara
April 19, 2022
People who live intentionally to fulfill their purpose are an inspiration to us. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Luke and Ben sit down with Brad O'Hara to discuss what it takes for someone to choose to live a life or purpose and some of the challenges we all face in making an intentional impact on the world. Brad and his family embody the idea of living a life that impacts others for good, and we can all learn from his story.
Brad O’Hara is the founder and owner of Story Catcher Studio
in Tulsa, OK, where Magic in the Room is recorded. He and his wife Jeanette O'Hara founded Will’s House
to help families caring for children and young adults with disabilities feel loved and supported.
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Recorded at storycatcher.studio
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