Turning Stones into Gems: Finding Purpose After Losing Your Sight with Sara Freeman Smith

What happens when you lose your sight in the middle of your career, and still find a way to help others see their own purpose more clearly?Sara Freeman Smith is an inspirational speaker, author, and disability advocate who became blind during her mid-career. She's the author of Turning Stones into Gems: Finding Direction in Your Life & Career, now in its third edition, drawing on faith, personal experience, and decades of HR and recruiting knowledge to help readers grasp their unique value and goals.In this episode, Sara shares what inspired her to become an author, publisher, and speaker 25 years ago, and why she chose to "reboot" now, how she stayed motivated and inspired after losing her sight mid-career, and the common mistakes people make when trying to determine their next career move. She also breaks down her philosophy of "see it, believe it, achieve it."WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:The meaning behind Turning Stones into GemsStaying motivated after becoming blind mid-careerCommon mistakes people make during career transitionsBalancing passion with practical considerations in a career changeHer "see it, believe it, achieve it" philosophyWhat she hopes readers and audiences take away from her workCONNECT WITH SARA FREEMAN SMITH:Website: urgems.comFacebook, Instagram, LinkedIn & TikTok: linked on her profile