How often do you let the opinions and attitudes of others affect you? It’s something we don’t often think about, but if we’re being honest, most of us would say we have been greatly affected by others.

Today we’re talking about the choices we have in life to learn and grow, or to be halted in our tracks when life deals us a different hand from the majority.

Jessica Victoria is a classical composer and singer-songwriter who was born blind. She composes Braille music, plays the harp and is a trained operatic singer who has performed for Pope John Paul II at the Vatican, among other incredible venues in the United States, South America and Europe. And she’s releasing her album in May this year (2020), proving that no disability should define you.

You see, being born blind, Jessica grew up knowing nothing else. This was her version of normal. She was the outgoing, life of the party kind of child, until an adult began treating her differently, like something was wrong with her.

Jessica’s first taste at navigating the attitudes of others about her blindness had a profound impact on her, causing her to withdraw from her life. That is, until she found music. In that moment, Jessica was awakened to her true self.

It’s not that she no longer is subjected to the opinion and attitudes of others, but that she chooses to look at them differently – to find the teachable moments.

She’s sharing with us today the lessons she has learned over the years, ultimately because of her blindness. This is an incredibly inspirational episode that I know you don’t want to miss.

You can find links to Jessica Victoria's website, social media platforms and music, along with my Moving Forward after Abuse free webinar, Becoming Fulfilled and Satisfied with your Life mini-course, and Audio Books Now, over in the show notes.