Have you ever faced a mountain so big you couldn’t even see the top? I don’t just mean a literal mountain—but any obstacle that feels insurmountable. One so vast that you can’t see around it, and the path through it seems completely hidden.

This week’s Front-Row Friday message is about having the courage to take the next step, even when the path ahead isn’t clear.

I’m especially inspired right now as I prepare to speak to an audience of people who are blind. As I’ve learned more about their experiences, I’m in awe—not only of their perseverance navigating a world without sight, but also of their ability to move forward with faith, strength, and resilience. And then I think about extraordinary individuals like Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Imagine that. He didn’t stop there—he went on to climb the highest peaks on all seven continents. His message?

“It’s not the mountains we conquer—it’s ourselves.” Or Helen Keller, who became the first blind person to earn a college degree, authored twelve books, and inspired millions with her words: “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” So, as you navigate your own challenges today—whatever mountain you’re facing—remember this: you don’t need to see the whole path to take the next step.

Have the courage to move forward, even when it’s uncertain. Every step you take brings you closer to your own Front-Row.

And yes—it helps to keep a sense of humor along the way! I told a friend I was preparing a PowerPoint for my upcoming presentation to a blind audience. He looked at me and said, “Really? You’re showing slides to a group that can’t see? Well, isn’t that the blonde leading the blind!” I had to laugh!

Here’s my commitment—to take the next courageous step, learn more about my audience, and deliver my message with heart, humor, and humility.

Here’s to you, your courage, and your next step on the path to your Front-Row.