EP13 Chris Leamy: Humanizing the homeless population; one song at a time

Limitless Grit Podcast

Chris Leamy is a full-time trader at Morgan Stanley, as well as a singer and a songwriter. His life was changed forever after meeting a panhandler on the subway in 2015. The Panhandler said, “people who have a skill or a talent on the street tend to do a lot better.” Although it was said simply, it felt deep. After this incident, Leamy started befriending homeless men and women around Union Square in Manhattan. He would ask if he could sit next to them and jam on his own guitar. Then, whatever money the pedestrians dropped in his case, he would hand it to the homeless men or women.It also inspired Chris to start a social movement called #heplaysforme. He plays guitar and sings in Union Square on behalf of homeless individuals once a week. Not only money, he is also raising awareness for those in need. His hard-earned pennies have also allowed him to feed and clothe them. He has even managed permanent shelters and steady jobs for some of them, and thus help them get off the streets completely. 10 THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR: 1. Chris talks about working in wall street full time while following his passion for music. 2. How starting #heplaysforme movement has changed his perspective about the homeless population. 3. Chris talks about his experience working full time in wall street while pursuing his passion for music 4. Chris talks about Miguel, and how he was able to help Miguel get out of his homelessness and find a job and an apartment for him. 5. The importance of taking small steps to achieve something bigger. 6. How one decision can create impactful results 7. How much money homeless people make daily. 8. Importance of Vacations 9. Influence of #heplaysforme on his spirituality 10. what does it mean to be courageous GOT TO LIMITLESSGRIT.COM FOR SHOW NOTES Books Recommended by Chris The Alchemist: Paulo Coelho Life of Pi: Yann Martel Movie Recommended by Chris: Schindler's List Connect with Chris Instagram: @leamy_alone Connect with Shristi: Limitlessgrit.com Instagram: @shristigajurel Twitter: @shristigajurel Facebook: limitless grit podcast and Shristi Gajurel Email: [e-mail]