In this heart-opening first episode of Real Life Ish with Tamela, we explore what it truly means to see — beyond the eyes, beyond the surface, and into the soul.

Tamela is joined by five incredible guests — Mike, Cindy, Melissa, Wendy, and her mother Ann, who lives with retinal pigmentosis and is part of the BISM community. Together, they share raw and beautiful stories about living with blindness or visual impairment, redefining independence, and finding strength in community and spirit.

This episode isn’t just about sight — it’s about vision. It’s about courage, adaptation, laughter, and the kind of awareness that can only come from within. Favorite Quote from the Episode:

“Sight may fade, but vision never dies — it lives in the heart.”

About BISM (Blind Industries & Services of Maryland)

BISM is a nonprofit organization empowering blind and visually impaired individuals through training, employment, and community support. Their mission is to cultivate confidence, independence, and purpose for people of all ages and experiences. → Learn more: https://bism.org

💚 About Your Host: Tamela — The Holistic Weaver

Tamela is a meditation coach, breathwork facilitator, and somatic healing guide who helps women reconnect to themselves through nervous system regulation, embodied awareness, and soulful self-love practices. Through Real Life Ish, she brings together real stories of resilience, healing, and growth — reminding us all that the messy parts of life are sacred too.

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Closing Reflection:

“Vision is not what we see — it’s how we feel, how we love, and how we show up for life. Even when the light shifts, we can still see with our hearts.”