July 25, 2025

Mom of the month: Cane shame shame shame w/ Esmeralda

56 minutes

This week, we’re shining the Mom of the Month spotlight on someone extra special—Esmeralda, childhood best friend of our very own Josselyn.

Esmeralda wears a lot of hats: Girl Scout troop leader, former JROTC commander, PTA president and board member, mom of three, and partner to her high school sweetheart of 18 years. But behind all the titles is a story of growth, identity, and reclaiming power as a blind woman.

For years, Esmeralda struggled with cane shame—avoiding using her cane in public out of fear of being treated differently or seen as less capable. It wasn’t until her early 30s that she fully embraced it, letting go of the shame and choosing to lead with confidence instead.

Today, she works in administration at the Lighthouse for the Blind in Dallas—one of the few blind or visually impaired professionals to hold such a high-level role there. She’s not just breaking glass ceilings, she’s flipping the script on what blind leadership can look like in traditionally sighted spaces.

Hit play to hear her story. It’s one of friendship, strength, and finally owning your space in the world.

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