What if the very thing that once held you back became the reason you inspire others?
In this uplifting episode of Unrestrained B.O.L.D-ness™ | Taylor-Made for Impact, Jo Taylor speaks with Michelle Steiner, a writer, speaker, photographer, and paraeducator who has a learning disability, about turning obstacles into opportunities and learning to define success on your own terms.
Michelle opens up about being told she would never go to college or have the career she dreamed of… and how faith, determination, and creativity helped her prove everyone wrong. As a paraeducator, she now supports students with diverse needs while modeling courage and authenticity every day in the classroom.
Together, Jo and Michelle explore:
Overcoming self-doubt and embracing learning differences with confidence
The power of faith and mindset in rewriting limiting beliefs
How vulnerability and advocacy create safe spaces for growth
Why success looks different for everyone and that’s okay
The importance of personalized support instead of one-size-fits-all education
Encouraging schools, families, and communities to empower rather than pity
Turning creative gifts like writing and photography into healing tools
Michelle’s story reminds us that disabilities do not define destiny, courage and perseverance do. Her voice encourages anyone facing limitations, visible or invisible, to keep moving forward, stay true to their calling, and trust that purpose has no boundaries.
🎙️ “We all learn differently, and that difference is where strength begins.” — Michelle Steiner
📘 Learn more about Michelle’s work, writing, and photography on her platforms at [insert link if available].
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