Aug. 13, 2025

Chiseling through Trauma: The Jon Hair story part 2

Send us a text Sculptor Jon Hair’s life is a masterclass in perseverance and purpose. Abandoned by his mother and raised in poverty and an orphanage called The Home for the Friendless, Jon’s journey from hardship to hope is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, he shares how he transformed pain into passion, starting a music career as a child and eventually pursuing his dream of becoming a sculptor at age 49. With over 170 public art pieces—including the prestigious Olympic Monumen...

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Sculptor Jon Hair’s life is a masterclass in perseverance and purpose. Abandoned by his mother and raised in poverty and an orphanage called The Home for the Friendless, Jon’s journey from hardship to hope is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, he shares how he transformed pain into passion, starting a music career as a child and eventually pursuing his dream of becoming a sculptor at age 49. With over 170 public art pieces—including the prestigious Olympic Monument—John's story is proof that it's never too late to rise.

Whether you're chasing your dream, recovering from trauma, or wondering if your time has passed, this conversation will remind you:
 It’s not about where you start. It’s about what you do with your 24 hours.

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Chapters

00:00 - World Changers Aren't Pleasing Everybody

08:38 - Finding Strength After Childhood Trauma

17:10 - The Path from Drummer to Sculptor

28:40 - Surviving Life-Threatening Encounters

38:45 - The Olympic Monument Commission

49:38 - What Are You Doing With Your 24 Hours?

57:41 - Creating Art That Touches People

Transcript