Mark McEwen: After the Stroke

Why Mark is Fiercely Human:
You may remember Mark as CBS journalist and popular news personality. He was a mainstay on
the CBS network; from 48 hours to CBS this morning. I grew up watching Mark on TV and can
totally relate to the rest of the country when he was named one of the “Ten Most Trusted News
Personalities.” He has interviewed five presidents, Steven Spielberg, major movie stars like Sidney
Poitier and Julia Roberts, cultural icons like Muhammad Ali and musicians like Stevie Wonder and
Garth Brooks and has covered the Oscars, to the Olympics to the Grammys and more. Mark has
had quite the career and was a constant presence in my home growing up.
I met Mark at TedX Broadway a few years back when we were both speakers, and it wasn’t until
then that I learned more about Mark’s story.
In 2005, Mark suffered a massive stroke which almost ended his life and shifted the trajectory of
his career, relationships, and perspective on life. He wrote a book, “After the Stroke” chronicling
the near-deadly experience and his long road to recovery. Now, Mark tours the country speaking
on his personal journey and serving as an inspiration for stroke victims while spreading awareness
of the warning signs of stroke.
Here is what we cover in the episode:
● Mark’s unexpected and synchronistic journey from comic, to a weatherman, to prominent
national news personality.
● His experience having a massive stroke 30,000 feet in the air and the angel who saved his
life before walking back into baggage claim.
● The mantras Mark held tight to when faced with incredible adversity.
● How Mark turned his pain into his purpose.

You can find Mark at:
blog iammarkmcewen.blogspot.com
website markmcewen.com
twitter @mcewenmark

Mark’s TedX : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCP3DtdOeiE

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