Surviving Kidnapping & Trauma: 50 Years Alive, 5 Years Free | Angela Gill Nelms

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Previously titled “Five Years Since I Refused to Die. Fifty Years Old | Life Lessons with Angela Gill Nelms” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 4, 2026

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Lessons on Survival and Living from my Kidnapping This week's episode of the Badass Leaders Podcast is unlike any before. Normally, Angela sits down with extraordinary guests to talk leadership, resilience, and growth. But today, it's just her—because this week marks two milestones she never thought she'd see: Her 50th birthday The 5-year anniversary of escaping a kidnapping In this deeply personal and raw conversation, Angela shares her story for the first time in full. She opens up about the trauma that nearly ended her life, the hard road of recovery, and the lessons she's learned about leading and living on the other side of survival. Resources & Links: Listen to more episodes of the Badass Leaders Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@bebravebebadass?sub_confirmation=1 Read the accompanying blog post: https://www.angelagillnelms.com/half-a-century-alive-five-years-free/ About Angela: Angela Gill Nelms is a trailblazer in the creation of exceptional companies and teams. She serves as the Director of Biolocity and is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of both The AGN Group and the Recovery Advocate Network. Previously, she held the position of Chief Operations Officer at Aetos Imaging, RenovoRx, and Florence Healthcare. With a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech, Angela has a proven track record of successfully navigating the FDA, leading diverse teams, prioritizing the needs of customers and patients, and building exceptional companies. Angela shares her lessons learned around the country in keynote speeches, coaching, and team-building workshops. Learn more about Angela at www.AngelaGillNelms.com. About The AGN Group: At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. We offer keynote and panel speaking, leadership and team-building workshops, fractional and management consulting, brand and storytelling services. Email us at [email protected] to connect. Learn more at www.TheAGNGroup.com. Social Media Channels: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bebravebebadass/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73Dg8OQ7SqtGtSiCWQUfLB?si=c17c0f1abe29446f Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/badass-leaders-podcast-brave-hearts-brave-conversations/id1788987881 Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/Badass-Leaders-Podcast-Brave-Hearts-Brave-Conversations-Badass-Leaders/B0DS2CQL9V?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassleaderspodcast/ Twitter: https://x.com/BALeadersPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2 Want to be a Podcast Guest? If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about the podcast at www.BadassLeadersPodcast.com.

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