A dramatic accident. Remaking a life in Canada. Coming back to the U.S. Putting himself through college. These are all parts of Lee Gaul's story.

In this Origin Story session, I speak with Lee, advertising professional, about how he worked through a challenging adolescence, supporting himself through his teenage years, and navigated university admissions without his parents.

Some topics covered:

• Recovering from trauma
• Reparenting
• Navigating disadvantaged circumstances
• Applying for college without parental help
• Succeeding in the advertising industry

Nobody has a perfect childhood. Everyone has a different story and background.

What you're born into does not have to be your fate. You make your future.

If you like this session, watch "Growing Up First Generation" with Jesse Meza.