010: Turn Your Disability into Ability with Bria Byrd
Kentucky Romance Author Podcast
English - July 19, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 18.6 MBBooks Arts Business hallmark kentucky author books cry cuntry dedecox fictionauthor humor laugh Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
“It's okay to be different. It's okay to be unique. Stand apart from the crowd, you don't want to always fit in. If you have a disability, turn it into an ability. Use that to empower other people.” -Bria Byrd
Bria Byrd was born with visual impairment called Amblyopia. Amblyopia or lazy eye, is a condition where an abnormal development of the nerves between the brain and the retina causes vision problems in one eye. It usually begins in childhood and if left untreated, symptoms may worsen and lead to permanent vision loss. In this episode, Bria shares how it’s like to live with this disability as a teen with big dreams. As a Sophomore, pageant contestant, author, and volunteer for many organizations, Bria sure has a lot going on in her life. As exciting as it sounds, Bria also needs to overcome the challenges that come with them. Bria’s story proves that neither age nor disability can stop you from pursuing your dreams. Tune in as she shares tips on how to manage your disabilities, balance time, and reach your goals. Anyone can advocate and inspire others. Like Nike’s famous slogan says, “Just do it!” and you’ll find that it was not as scary or complicated as you thought it would be.
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Highlights:
01:54 You Are Unique
04:10 A Disability That Affects Children
10:03 Facts and Misconceptions About Pageantry
15:02 How to Balance Time
19:12 Be Like Nike