Thriving Blind Academy

#5toThrive Let’s get real: Thriving isn’t meant to be a solo journey. If you want to grow, overcome challenges, and achieve extraordinary success, you need to surround yourself with people who “get it.” People who understand your challenges, your dreams, and the path you’re walking—because they’re on it, too. The power of community is unmatched. When you surround yourself with like-minded people and those walking a similar path, you gain more than just support—you gain insights, strategies, and the motivation to keep pushing forward. 5 Ways to Thrive by Walking the Journey Together 1. Learn from Those Ahead of You No matter where you are on your journey, someone else has already been there. Why struggle alone when you can learn from those who’ve faced the same challenges and found a way through? #Thrive: Reach out, ask questions, and learn from those who’ve already walked the path you’re on. 2. Share Your Experiences to Help Others Your story, your struggles, and your victories aren’t just yours—they’re a roadmap for someone else. When you share your journey, you give others the courage to keep moving forward. #Thrive: On the next TBA call, don’t hold back. Share your experiences, challenges, and wins. You never know who might need to hear exactly what you have to say. 3. Surround Yourself with Possibility-Thinkers The people around you either lift you up or pull you down. Surround yourself with people who see possibilities, not limitations. In TBA, we don’t do “can’t”—we do “how can we?” #Thrive: Pay attention to the voices you listen to. Choose to engage with people who expand your vision, not shrink it. 4. Give and Receive Support Community isn’t just about getting support—it’s about giving it, too. When you share your insights and encourage others, you reinforce your own growth and success. #Thrive: Commit to lifting others up. Celebrate their wins, encourage them through challenges, and watch how it elevates your own journey. 5. Stay Connected & Consistent Showing up once isn’t enough. Thriving requires consistency, and that means staying engaged and connected. Whether it’s weekly calls, online discussions, or special events, stay plugged in to the community that fuels your growth. #Thrive: Make a commitment today to show up, participate, and contribute. Consistency builds momentum—and momentum leads to thriving. Surround yourself with people who understand your walk, who share your mindset, and who are committed to thriving—just like you. Ready to take the next step? Join Thriving Blind Academy today. https://lnkd.in/exePMYtU You’re not alone. Let’s walk this journey together and thrive. #Thriving Begins with YOU! #ThrivingBlind #Community #THRIVERformula

Overwhelmed. Energized. Ready to Make History. The response to our Industry and Service Providers Info Call for #10XThriveBlind was nothing short of extraordinary! We are absolutely ecstatic to see so many organizations, companies, and individuals who are just as fed up as we are with the crisis of unemployment and underachievement in the Blind community. Thriving Blind Academy co-founders Kristin Smedley and Charlie Collins couldn’t be more energized by the outpouring of support and commitment from leaders who are ready to join forces and finally move the needle. This isn’t just another program. This is a tipping point. 10X THRIVE BLIND, in partnership with the Grant Cardone Foundation, is a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to empower 100 Blind and Visually Impaired youth (ages 15-21) with the real-world strategies of financial and personal success—not just as a Blind person, but as a thriving individual with limitless potential. But we’re just getting started. Upcoming Info Sessions for Families & Youth (Ages 15-21) Living with Vision Loss We’re excited to announce upcoming information sessions for families and individuals who want to learn more about this game-changing opportunity and how to secure one of the 100 exclusive spots in the program. ?? For more details and to register for an info session, visit: https://lnkd.in/ei7sgr2d This is more than a moment—it’s a movement. Let’s make history together. #10XThriveBlind #ThrivingBlindAcademy #BlindPotential #Inclusion #YouthEmpowerment #DisabilityAdvocacy #FinancialFreedom #GameChanger #WorkforceDevelopment #workforce #ThrivingBlind

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Calling all professionals and organizations working with youth that are #blind, #LowVision, or #VisuallyImpaired AND companies that support programs for them that WORK! Thriving Blind Academy is proud to partner with Grant Cardone Foundation to develop a game changing opportunity that this community has needed to finally change so many lives. Join us to learn more and find out how the youth you serve can be among the 100 participants! #10XThriveBlind #ThrivingBlind #GrantCardone #CardoneFoundation CopeCart

Diving into the "H" in th THRIVER Formula for Success this week! Are you limiting or leveling the playing field for the person in your life that is living with vision loss? Read on! #5toThrive #ThrivingBlind #ThriverFormula #Thrive

Kristin Smedley from Thriving Blind Academy is coming to Mississippi for a special tour to share her THRIVE message! Register for one of the free events happening on February 13-15. Kim Crothers, a Mississippi native and Kristin's graphic designer, will be in attendance in Jackson. Register using the QR codes in the flyer.

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What’s the one thing standing between you and the life you truly deserve? On Saturday, January 25, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM Eastern, join us for the Succeed Without Sight Summit—a powerful live, virtual event that will redefine what’s possible for your life. In just one day, you’ll uncover the THRIVER Formula for Success and learn tools to overcome any obstacle, build the life you want, and transform your mindset for good. This summit is completely FREE and entirely online, so you can join from anywhere in the world. ?? Reserve your free seat today: https://lnkd.in/eWbNqveJ For the past four summits, attendees from 6 continents and over 30 countries have transformed their lives. This year, it’s your turn to thrive. You’ll hear from world-class leaders who have harnessed the ability in their disability to create lives filled with impact, achievement, and joy. These inspiring individuals have walked the path of struggle and triumph—and they’re ready to share their secrets to success. We live in challenging times. Rising costs, shifting industries, personal struggles—it’s enough to make anyone feel stuck. But here’s the truth: your circumstances don’t define you. Your choices do. The Succeed Without Sight Summit is your opportunity to make a new choice. You’ll gain proven strategies, connect with an incredible global community, and discover what’s truly possible—no matter what challenges you face. Last year’s stories of transformation were incredible. This year, it’s your turn. ?? Reserve your free seat today: https://lnkd.in/eWbNqveJ Don’t wait for life to change on its own. Take control. It’s time to thrive! #thrive #Success #ThrivingBlind

As we close out another incredible year, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the amazing people who make our mission possible. This holiday season, we’re celebrating YOU—our donors, supporters, members, and believers—who give your time, energy, resources, and prayers to help us create a world where blind and visually impaired individuals thrive. Here are 5 extraordinary ways your generosity and support have helped our community thrive in 2024: #BucksCounty Thanks to a $5,000 donation from 100 Women Who Care - Bucks County, every family in #BucksCounty with a child receiving Vision Services in K-12 schools received a THRIVER Toolkit. These tools are helping families unlock their child’s potential and build thriving futures right in their own community. #Montana The MONTANA ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND INC brought TBA co-founders Kristin Smedley and Charlie Collins to their annual conference for a weekend immersion in the THRIVER Formula for Success. Attendees left equipped to thrive in school, work, and life! Council Rock School District The #RotaryCLub of Newtown, PA purchased our children’s book, What I Can Be Is Up To Me, for every single first-grade classroom in the Council Rock School District and Newtown’s Catholic school. Hundreds of young minds are now learning a foundational principle of thriving: Believe in Yourself! #SouthCarolina A nonprofit foundation supporting the South Carolina School for the Blind and Deaf provided a copy of What I Can Be Is Up To Me to every single student. They also brought Kristin Smedley in to share her thriving mindset with students and teachers, creating a ripple effect of confidence and belief in their limitless potential. #Florida A blind business owner is teaming up with TBA to launch a massive event and year-long program for 100 blind and visually impaired high school students and young adults in #Florida in early 2025. Stay tuned for the big reveal of this extraordinary partnership—one that’s set to change lives in bold and meaningful ways! As you celebrate the holidays, we invite you to give the gift of thriving to others. Your #donation this season can create more THRIVER Toolkits, reach more classrooms, and expand opportunities for the blind and visually impaired community in 2025. Visit https://lnkd.in/exePMYtU to donate, sponsor, or give a membership today. Together, we can make thriving a reality for even more people. As the text on the video says: Oh what fun it is to #thrive in a world that's #merryandbright Merry Christmas! #Thrive #ThrivingBLind #MerryChristmas