You Don't Need Site to Have Vision

In this episode, Holly Jean Jackson talks with Paralympic athlete, Lex Gillette, about his journey to blindness, his inspiration to compete, and his work as a specialist for the visually impaired. They discuss overcoming challenges, defining success, and the power of storytelling. Lex also shares his transformative story, his insights on hard work, and his message to the world.

In this episode, Holly Jean Jackson talks with Paralympic athlete, Lex Gillette, about his journey to blindness, his inspiration to compete, and his work as a specialist for the visually impaired. They discuss overcoming challenges, defining success, and the power of storytelling. Lex also shares his transformative story, his insights on hard work, and his message to the world.

Connect with Lex:

https://lexgillette.com/
https://twitter.com/LexGillette
https://www.instagram.com/lexgillette/
https://www.facebook.com/LexGillette/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexgillette/
https://vimeo.com/lexgillette

Lex published an article on LinkedIn entitled “Tethers”, where he uses his athletic experiences to highlight the power of connection and how critical it is to our success both personally and professionally. He wants to share it with the world...the link will be in the show notes: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/tethers-lex-gillette/?articleId=6646467862909329408

Music Credits:

HNGVR - Touch Me https://hngvr.bandcamp.com/

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(0:00) Introduction and welcome by Holly Jean Jackson
(0:40) Guest Introduction: Lex Gillette, Paralympic athlete and journey to blindness
(5:59) Lex's inspiration to compete in the Paralympics and family influence
(12:08) Lex's work as a navigation and mobility specialist for the visually impaired
(18:13) Overcoming significant challenges and the definition of inspiration
(22:57) Defining success and overcoming personal obstacles with Lex Gillette
(26:18) Lex Gillette's journey to self-advocacy, personal growth, and the power of storytelling
(34:00) Lex Gillette's transformational story: Visualizing success in the face of blindness
(38:52) The importance of storytelling, journey to success and the hard work behind achievements
(43:24) Lightning round questions with Lex Gillette and his message to the world
(46:26) Lex Gillette's LinkedIn article "Tethers" and the power of connection
(49:16) Holly Jean Jackson's final thoughts and call to action for listeners