Richard Laver Survived a Plane and Life Crash but Found His Purpose
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Richard Laver is the youngest survivor of the Delta 191 flight that killed his father and 136 others. After surviving the crash at just 12 years old, he suffered from depression and was homeless by 27. Laver had a premonition that the plane would crash and broke his tennis rackets to try to get out of going to his tennis competition. But his dad said they were going anyway.
Laver is the Founder and CEO of Lucky Energy Drink and founder of Kate's Farm ( the #1 recommended plant-based tube feeding formula) He eventually found the love of his life, Michelle, but during the premature birth of their first child, Kate, she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and would need a feeding tube for nourishment. Laver founded Kate Farms to save her life. It is used in hospitals across America to save children from not thriving on previous formulas.
In thinking about his next chapter, Laver landed on creating a cleaner alternative to the energy drinks on the market. The original name Lucky F*ck comes from a bracelet his son gave him, saying that through everything, his father was really a Lucky F*ck.
He launched the company to inspire people to persevere and keep going as he learned to do.
Sara and Richard talk about everything from following our Intuition, to being an entrepreneur, creating from necessity and passion, and most importantly: Never giving up on yourself.
Laver overcame many obstacles, created highly successful companies and a beautiful family. He says he visualized the biggest picture possible, what he saw as his life and effect on the world.
He wants his story to reach all of the people that may be struggling and to know there is a way. Listen to this amazing story and share with anyone you think could use hearing this journey.
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