When you meet Tracee Garner, one thing is clear—she’s unstoppable. A best-selling author of twenty books, a powerful speaker, and a fierce disability advocate, Tracee brings wisdom, humor, and a can-do spirit that inspires everyone she meets.
On this episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat, I had the privilege of diving deep into her story and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
What We Talked About
- Living While Black and Disabled: Tracee shares candidly about navigating the daily realities of disability, from accessibility challenges to the intersection of race and disability.
- Overcoming Adversity: From battling for her own independence—like advocating for a modified vehicle she could operate—to building a life filled with purpose, Tracee shows us how to push through.
- Parenting and Mindset: Tracee offers powerful advice to parents raising children with disabilities: your attitude can either empower your child’s can-do spirit or limit it.
- Shifting Society’s Lens: We explore how employers and communities can stop overlooking the talents and humanity of people with disabilities, and start building more inclusive systems.
- Authorpreneurship and Purpose: With 20 published books, Tracee’s journey as an author reminds us all to live with intention and use our gifts to make a difference.
Why This Conversation Matters
Tracee’s mix of honesty, encouragement, and humor will leave you feeling not only inspired but equipped to rethink your own barriers—and the barriers society places on others.
🎧 Listen to the full episode now and join us in celebrating Tracee’s incredible story. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1495555/episodes/18044004
