Picture Book Author and Sound Engineer: Love and Resilience in Unexpected Challenges

Описание: Sherri Eri lost her sight unexpectedly, but she didn’t let it limit her creativity or career when she became an author of nine children's books.

Her husband, Rashul, went back to school to support her work. His love and support further realised her purpose to create an inclusive space for all children.

In this episode, Sherri and Rashul share:
🟪 Her journey after losing her sight
🟪 How determination and resilience can propel us forward
🟪 Navigating marriage after a life-changing event
🟪 How support can come in different forms while respecting agency
🟪 Their work to create an inclusive space for children to read

Sherri and Rashul’s story inspires us to move forward in the wake of unexpected challenges and encourages viewers to reflect on how we can better support those around us with intention.

𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙃𝙖𝙪𝙨 𝘼𝙨𝙞𝙖.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:08 Sherri’s diagnosis that led to vision loss
03:34 Letting go of the past
04:57 A partner’s point of view and challenges
06:23 Bringing a life-changing event into a positive light
07:37 Adapting day-to-day after losing her vision
09:47 Facing a new challenge as a married couple
12:36 The discomfort of a new situation
12:51 A new community that helped in adapting
14:08 Accessibility tech that changed media consumption
16:10 Rediscovering her passion for writing
17:03 Rashul’s support in researching the market
17:22 Creating inclusive picture books for children
19:16 A beacon of positivity in her circle
19:55 A husband’s dream for his wife
21:11 A turning point for them
22:32 The compromise as work partners
24:16 How to keep your peace as a couple
25:45 What Rashul admires about Sherri
27:15 Appreciating life a day at a time
29:20 What Sherri admires about Rashul
30:26 Outro