As a baby, Emmanuel Kelly was found by soldiers, barely alive in a shoe box in Iraq. He was then taken to the Mother Theresa Orphanage in Bagdad with no birth certificate, no identity. It is nothing short of a miracle he is alive today. His Mum, Humanitarian Moira Kelly, met and fostered Emmanuel and his now brother Ahmed after they spent a harrowing 7 or so years living as children of war. 

Over the next 14 years, Emmanuel had 6 surgeries and overcame massive obstacles to learn to walk and feed himself with a knife and fork. 

He captured people’s hearts across the globe with his heartfelt- Yoko Ono endorsed- rendition  of Imagine on the X-Factor in 2011 (viewed by over a billion people).

Today, Emmanuel resides in the US, the first differently abled superstar, speaker, actor and entrepreneur. Emmanuel Kelly is breaking the walls of discrimination and building a bridge to a world filled with inclusion and embracing diversity. Some or Emmanuel's friends, business partners and supporters include Jordin Sparks , Coldplay's Chris Martin, Terrence Howard, Iggy Azalea , Val Kilmer and the legendary producer Brian Grazer. He is the most resilient and positive human I am now blessed to call a friend.

As a baby, Emmanuel Kelly was found by soldiers, barely alive in a shoe box in Iraq. He was then taken to the Mother Theresa Orphanage in Bagdad with no birth certificate, no identity. It is nothing short of a miracle he is alive today. His Mum, Humanitarian Moira Kelly, met and fostered Emmanuel and his now brother Ahmed after they spent a harrowing 7 or so years living as children of war.&nbsp;
Over the next 14 years, Emmanuel had 6 surgeries&nbsp;and overcame massive obstacles to learn to walk and feed himself with a knife and fork.&nbsp;
He captured people&rsquo;s&nbsp;hearts across the globe with his heartfelt- Yoko Ono endorsed- rendition&nbsp; of&nbsp;Imagine on the X-Factor in 2011 (viewed by over a billion people).
Today, Emmanuel resides in the US, the first differently abled superstar, speaker, actor and entrepreneur. Emmanuel Kelly is breaking the walls of discrimination and building a bridge to a world filled with inclusion and embracing diversity. Some or Emmanuel's friends, business partners and supporters include Jordin Sparks , Coldplay's Chris Martin, Terrence Howard, Iggy Azalea , Val Kilmer and the legendary producer Brian Grazer. He is the most resilient and positive human I am now blessed to call a friend.

Grit means to have courage and show strength of character, passion and perseverance. Paula’s career in radio and television is where she discovered her natural ability to interview, bringing out the best in her guest with empathy warmth and humour.  Paula interviews a diverse range of guests who have made it to the top of their chosen field.  They chat about the journey, obstacles and surprising moments they faced on the way to the top.

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