# 121 - Fearless Faith: The Story of Caroline’s Cart and the Mother Who Refused to Give Up
This Thanksgiving week, we bring you one of the most powerful stories ever shared on The Personal Success Podcast. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Drew Ann Long, the mom from small town Alabama who transformed heartbreak, exhaustion, and years of rejection into a global movement that now supports millions of families.
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Drew Ann is the creator of Caroline’s Cart, the adaptive shopping cart named after her daughter that has reshaped accessibility in retailers worldwide. Her journey is nothing short of extraordinary... marked by courage, faith, relentless perseverance, and a refusal to accept “no” as the final answer.
This conversation will move you deeply. Whether you are a parent, a caregiver, an entrepreneur, or someone standing on the edge of a vision you’re afraid to pursue, Drew Ann’s story will stay with you.
In This Episode You Will Learn
• How a single unmet need in a grocery store sparked a global movement
• The brutal early years... from zero resources to half a million dollars in debt
• Why every major manufacturer and retailer said “no”... and how that rejection became fuel
• The pivotal moment Michelle Obama encountered Caroline’s Cart
• How social media became the backbone of a worldwide accessibility revolution
• The courage it takes to take risks that terrify you
• Why naivete is sometimes your greatest strategic advantage
• How Caroline’s Cart now supports both special needs families and senior adults
• What still needs to change... and why major retailers like Costco continue to resist
• How listeners can directly support Caroline’s Cause
Links & Resources
Learn More About Drew Ann Long
Website... https://DrewAnnSpeaks.com
Instagram... Search: Caroline’s Cart or Drew Ann Long
Support the Nonprofit: Caroline’s Cause
Donate... https://carolinescause.com
All donations are tax deductible and directly fund scholarships for siblings of special needs individuals.
(No salaries... every dollar goes directly to the families.)
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Key Quotes From Drew Ann Long
“Caroline may never walk or talk, but she was ordained to leave a legacy that would outlive us all.”
“You have to be fearless. Not because you’re brave, but because you have no choice.”
“I wasn’t an inventor... I was a mom who refused to let the world stay the way it was.”
“You might not change the world, but you can absolutely change someone’s world.”
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