I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here... 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: 🌐 laurabratton.com 📘 Harnessing Courage: Overcoming Adversity with Grit and Gratitude Follow Casa de Confidence: 🎧 Listen everywhere podcasts are found 💌 Subscribe for updates: goconfidentlycoaching.com This is an invitation to join a supportive community of purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are creating an impact in the world. A mastermind is a community of peers who exchange ideas, provide support, and offer sound advice for running a successful business. Join the Confident YOU Mastermind now at https://goconfidentlyservices.myflodesk.com/confidentyoumastermind Support the show Other helpful resources for you: For more about me and what I do, check out my website . Are you ready to get some help with: Podcast launch/re-launch Podcast growth, to increase your authority and position yourself as the thought leader you are. Or Leveraging your podcast to build your online biz and get more clients Sign up for a FREE 30 minute Confident Podcast Potential Discovery Call In this session I will: Identify the pain point that is holding you back. Suggest a next step strategy for solving the pain point. https://calendly.com/goconfidentlycoaching/30-minutes-free-coaching-sessioin Then we will talk about working together to accelerate the process. Do you want a podcast audit? Check out this link If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. ...
