Here’s a clip from my conversation with Maria Galluci on The Mind of Sai Marie.
We’re diving into the raw, powerful reality of growing up as a proud CODA (Child of Deaf Adults)—learning ASL before spoken English and navigating complex family dynamics from an early age.
From translating home purchases as a 12-year-old to building a top-producing real estate career, I share what it truly means to walk between two worlds. This discussion pulls back the curtain on the intersection of intersectional identity, early functional responsibility, and how the lessons from my debut book, Raised in Silence: Lessons on Listening, Love, and Loud Family Dinners From a Child of Deaf Adults, apply to all of us today.
We explore how CODA households offer a masterclass in authentic connection, how deep listening redefines modern leadership, and why my personal motto, “Just Try,” can inspire us to bridge the deepest divides in our own lives.
Listen to the full episode now on Substack—or wherever you subscribe to podcasts!
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