Aunia Kahn is the CEO of Rise Visible. She is a digital marketer, strategist, public speaker, and an internationally awarded artist, photographer, and author shown in over 300 exhibitions in 10 countries.

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3 Value Bombs

1) One of the most important things for success is vulnerability.

2) Dealing with a disability is challenging and stressful, but being an entrepreneur allows you to work for yourself and do the things you are passionate about.

3) People often judge people with visible disabilities by their appearance, but people with disability want to be seen as human beings.

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Show Notes

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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: How a Disabled Entrepreneur is Changing Disability Visibility in Entrepreneurship with Aunia Khan

[1:34] – Aunia shares something she believes about becoming successful that most people disagree with.

She believes that one of the most important things for success is vulnerability.

[2:19] – Aunia talks about Disability Visibility in both entrepreneurship and business.

Most of the time, there is a misconception about what disability is.
- 1 in 4 Americans is disabled.
- 80% of the people with a disability have invisible disabilities.
- They don’t get much support because it is seldom a topic.

[3:35] – Aunia talks about overcoming the challenges of being a disabled business owner.

The essence of overcoming the odds as a disabled business owner is being able to move into a world dedicated to non-disabled people.
Navigating the world is challenging for people with a disability.
Over time, disabled people have learned to adapt and uniquely solve challenges.
The challenges become their leverage in coming up with new ideas to overcome different roadblocks.

[7:19] – Aunia shares how her disability has overcome the odds.

She has a different perspective of risks and success, which are her driving points to move forward and persevere.
Her experience led her to become a business owner.

[10:28] – A timeout to thank our sponsor!

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[14:00] – Aunia talks more about her belief that entrepreneurship is a beneficial avenue for people with disabilities.

Having a disability is a personal journey; there is nothing wrong with getting support and assistance.
Entrepreneurship is beautiful for someone with a disability because you have control over your business.
Dealing with a disability is challenging and stressful, but being an entrepreneur allows you to work for yourself and do the things you are passionate about.

[17:19] – What are you doing to change the reality of your belief that disability visibility is missing?

When dealing with DEI, looking into other inclusions, such as disabled people and the elderly, is essential.
One of Aunia’s pursuits is to initiate awareness through conversations.

[20:14] – Aunia’s key takeaway.

People often judge people with visible disabilities by their appearance, but people with a disability want to be seen as human beings.
Disability is not a defining factor; it is not a person’s personality.

[22:52] – Aunia’s call to action.

Be compassionate, understanding, and supportive.
Make your voice heard about the things that you are passionate about.

[24:16] – Thank you to our Sponsor!

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