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E1 - Devon Harris: March to the beat of your own drum

Season 1, Ep. 1

The Disney movie, Cool Runnings was based on the inspirational story of this International Key Note speaker. Devon is the former captain of the Jamaican Bobsled, former graduate of the prestigious Sandhurst Military Academy and former resident of the infamous Kingston Firehouse Ghetto. Devon truly has led a remarkable life! 

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