EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 19 MIN
Turning Adversity into Purpose: Sara Freeman Smith’s Journey After Vision Loss | The Making of Me
from THE MAKING OF ME · host Aro Benaiah Kehinde
What happens when life changes everything you thought you knew—and forces you to rebuild from scratch?In this powerful episode of The Making of Me, Sara Freeman Smith — recruiting manager, author, disability advocate, and motivational speaker — shares her inspiring journey after losing her vision. Instead of giving up, she leaned into faith, resilience, and purpose, transforming her setback into a platform for impact, advocacy, and personal reinvention.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:Rebuilding identity after unexpected life changesTurning vision loss into purpose and advocacyHow faith and resilience shape recoveryReinventing your career after major setbacksPractical tools for self-belief and clarityThe power of support systems in healing and growthThis conversation is a reminder that setbacks do not define your story—your response does. If you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or overwhelmed by change, Sara’s journey will help you see that reinvention is still possible. Your next chapter can still be meaningful and powerful.🔗 Resources:URGEMS WebsiteSara Freeman Smith LinkedIn📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if this story inspires resilience in you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — how do you navigate unexpected life changes?#TheMakingOfMe #SaraFreemanSmith #Resilience #FindingPurpose #OvercomingAdversity #VisionLoss #DisabilityAdvocate #PersonalGrowth #FaithAndResilience #CareerReinvention #Motivation #SelfBelief #LifeAfterSetback #Inspiration #MakingOfMePodcast
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What happens when life changes everything you thought you knew—and forces you to rebuild from scratch?In this powerful episode of The Making of Me, Sara Freeman Smith — recruiting manager, author, disability advocate, and motivational speaker — shares her inspiring journey after losing her vision. Instead of giving up, she leaned into faith, resilience, and purpose, transforming her setback into a platform for impact, advocacy, and personal reinvention.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:Rebuilding identity after unexpected life changesTurning vision loss into purpose and advocacyHow faith and resilience shape recoveryReinventing your career after major setbacksPractical tools for self-belief and clarityThe power of support systems in healing and growthThis conversation is a reminder that setbacks do not define your story—your response does. If you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or overwhelmed by change, Sara’s journey will help you see that reinvention is still possible. Your next chapter can still be meaningful and powerful.🔗 Resources:URGEMS WebsiteSara Freeman Smith LinkedIn📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if this story inspires resilience in you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — how do you navigate unexpected life changes?#TheMakingOfMe #SaraFreemanSmith #Resilience #FindingPurpose #OvercomingAdversity #VisionLoss #DisabilityAdvocate #PersonalGrowth #FaithAndResilience #CareerReinvention #Motivation #SelfBelief #LifeAfterSetback #Inspiration #MakingOfMePodcast
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