Women’s Peer Support Group

Tilly started losing her sight aged 15 due to a genetic condition called Stargardts disease and was registered blind in 2022. Despite losing her sight, Tilly has transformed her passion for fashion and her entrepreneurial spirit into a successful business, proving that no obstacle is insurmountable.

Tilly’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and innovation. From navigating the challenges of starting and running a business as a visually impaired individual to creating a welcoming and inclusive shopping experience.

Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, Tilly runs a sight loss support group and is a sought-after keynote speaker, captivating audiences with her authentic and motivating talks. She shares her insights on a range of topics, including:

• Being Disabled in Business: Tilly offers a candid look at the realities and rewards of running a business as a person with a disability. She discusses overcoming barriers, leveraging unique perspectives, and fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Resilience: Drawing from her personal experiences, Tilly speaks on the power of resilience, illustrating how to bounce back from setbacks, stay motivated in the face of adversity, and turn challenges into opportunities.
• Empowering Young Entrepreneurs: Tilly’s message to young people is clear – if she can do it, so can you! She provides practical advice, encouragement, and inspiration for the next generation of business leaders, emphasizing the importance of passion, perseverance, and self-belief.

Please come along to hear from Tilly and ask any questions you may have as well as sharing any ideas for topics of discussion or speakers you would like to hear from for future meetings. Even if you would just like a chat, advice or simply need a friendly listening ear, we are here to support you.

This peer support group, specifically set up to support our female community living with inherited retinal dystrophies is a safe, friendly & welcoming place which gives you the opportunity to discuss what’s on your mind from any troubles & struggles in daily life to specific topics such as loss of your driving license, being a guide dog user or walking with a white cane etc.

We hope you can make it and look forward to seeing you there!

If you would like to stay in contact with others and keep up to date with this peer group’s activity then why not join the Women’s PSG WhatsApp group chat? Please email [email protected] to request the joining link.

Venue

This meeting will be held online via Zoom.