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What happens when life changes overnight? When the world literally goes dark?

In this powerful episode, Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with Laura Bratton, motivational speaker, coach, and author of Harnessing Courage. Diagnosed with a rare retinal disease at nine years old, Laura faced the reality of losing her sight. Over the next decade, she navigated denial, grief, and transformation to rebuild her identity and discover her purpose.

Laura shares how she became the first blind student to graduate from Princeton Theological Seminary, what “grit and gratitude” really mean, and how she helps others embrace change through her company, Ubi Global.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How grief and gratitude can coexist in healing
• What real grit looks like in daily practice — one tiny goal at a time
• Why permission to feel is key to growth
• How to move forward when you can’t see the path ahead
• The importance of faith, mindset, and self-advocacy in creating a meaningful life

Laura reminds us that courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s choosing to move anyway.

Connect with Laura Bratton:
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