Welcome to this edition of Vision Towards Success! On today’s program, we’re joined by Sara Minkara, a passionate advocate and entrepreneur. She is a first-generation Muslim, Lebanese American who attributes much of her work to identifying with these communities

At the Age of 7, Sara’s vision began to deteriorate. Her sister had recently experienced vision loss the very same way. Sara’s parents guided them to realize that they have as much to contribute to society than Sara notes that she had excellent support system when she was young and was inspired to help people in all communities and spaces to be more inclusive. This award-winning work proves that every individual has skills and talents to contribute to those around them,

Her programs and speaking events foster and strengthen, allowing them to explore their true selves. Sara founded Empowerment Through Integration, a non-profit that allows participants to explore their true selves and become connected to their skills and strengths. The organization works with youth with disabilities, providing critical life skills. She served as its CEO for over ten years, and is still involved with their work as a board member for the organization. Sara is internationally recognized champion for disability inclusion, individual empowerment and social enterprise and the founder and CEO of Sara Minkara LLC. (SMLLC). Sara and her team promote authentic leadership to drive strategic solutions through value-based inclusion. She has lead workshops across five continents, speaking to different communities, from small and intimate groups, to larger venues for hundreds of people.

Sara’s work has been recognized throughout the world, and she has received several awards for her life-changing mission. Join us as we learn more about Sara, her journey and accomplishments, and her philosophies.

To find out more, please visit https://saraminkara.com

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Welcome to this episode of Vision Towards Success. On today’s podcast, we will hear from Jay Blake, and entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and auto mechanic. Join us as we learn more about Jay, his work with Follow A Dream, and how his philosophy on the power of positive thinking, a skill that can benefit people from all backgrounds and walks of life.

At the age of 31, Jay was faced with transitioning to living with vision loss. While working as the head mechanic of a transportation company in May of 1997, he worked as a crew chief. Due to an industrial tire explosion accident that caused him to lose complete vision, smell, and taste. While learning daily living skills. Despite this change, Jay did not lose his positive attitude on life nor his desire to pursue his dreams. He attended participated in rehabilitation training to learn how to make the most of daily life. He soon learned that even without sight, he was still able to do what he loved most-work on racing engines.

Through years of determination and perseverance, he was able to realize his dream and founded Follow A Dream Racing. Turning his dream into a reality, Jay combined his participation in drag racing with his desire to spread his true-life success by inspiring others to accomplish their goals through the Power of Positive Thinking, Self-Determination, and Teamwork. Jay also tours the country giving his “5 Tools for Life Success” motivational presentations at schools, corporate events, military bases, as well as promotional and charitable events.

Join us as we learn more about Jay’s journey, Follow A Dream, and his renewed sense of determination

Find out more about Jay at: https://followadream.org

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Welcome to another profile of a blind employee. This episode, we feature Sammi Grant. She is an actor, disability activist, and dialect coach.
Find out more info at www.sammigrant.com If you are interested in learning how to break into the acting industry as a way to help increase disability representation, check out accessacting.com

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Welcome to episode 3 of Vision Towards Success.
On this week's installment, we sit down for a chat with Massachusetts educator and blindness advocate Barbara Black to discuss her ourney of blindness acceptance and succeeding in early childhood education.
A transcript for this episode is available at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DVhz_9qoqZNTXtTKKgGzozw6TN4NSu5KM8NEs1YR4Eo/edit?usp=sharing

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