Category: Women On The Move
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Overcoming Obstacles: Carina Comer’s Bakery Journey
Carina Comer is a determined cancer survivor and baker who, despite severe vision impairment, transformed challenges into opportunities. Her bakery celebrates her Scandinavian heritage and vegan lifestyle, offering a safe space for individuals with disabilities. Carina’s journey reflects resilience, creativity, and the belief in uplifting others through shared experiences.
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Defying Norms: Jessica Gonzalez’ Triumphs In Education & Blind Tennis
Jessica Gonzalez’s story highlights the importance of resilience and self-belief, encouraging others to overcome fear and societal expectations by trying new things, even in small steps. She expresses deep gratitude to those who support and uplift people who are blind, noting that every bit of encouragement matters. Her journey shows that facing challenges can lead…
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Beyond Her Blur: Marie Elise’s Empowering Perspective
Marie Elise, diagnosed with Stargardt’s at 16, shares her journey of progressive vision loss and initial anxiety. Finding strength, she built “Beyond My Blur,” a travel platform highlighting non-visual sensory experiences for visually impaired travelers. Marie emphasizes trusting herself and her surroundings, pursuing passions like travel, teaching, and connecting with the world through all her…
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Serina Gilbert: Navigating Life Beyond Sight
Serina Gilbert, Bold Blind Beauty’s March Woman On The Move, is a dedicated mother and advocate for individuals with disabilities. Despite her challenges with retinitis pigmentosa, she empowers young adults in her professional role with Colorado’s vocational rehabilitation agency and embraces advanced technology while sharing her empowering journey and insights on social media.