Jake April in the hot seat

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, I sit down with Jake April to talk about judgment, identity, and what it really takes to stop letting other people define you.

Jake opens up about being judged from a young age due to a physical disability, and how those early experiences shaped his confidence, his mindset, and his drive. We talk about the difference between proving people wrong vs. actually building a life you’re proud of—and why most people stay stuck trying to win battles that don’t matter.

We also get into personal strengths, overcoming setbacks, and how to surround yourself with the right people so you can actually move forward instead of constantly defending yourself.

This is a conversation about choosing purpose over perception—and finally stepping into who you are without needing permission.
Jake April is a TEDx speaker and founder of POS(+) ABILITY, bringing a powerful “First Impressions” message shaped by his experience living with a physical disability—helping people move past snap judgments and take that first wobbly step forward. His talk at TEDxAmoskeagMillyard has reached hundreds of thousands.

🎤 TEDx Talk
👉 https://youtu.be/NRPO3YF3fgo

🌐 Website
👉 https://jake-april.com

📸 Instagram
👉 https://www.instagram.com/jakeafirst_impressions

🎥 YouTube
👉 https://youtube.com/@jafirstimpressions

🎵 TikTok
👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@jakeafirstimpressions

💼 LinkedIn
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-april-269b54147

🐦 X (Twitter)
👉 https://twitter.com/jakeapril1