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Eyeway Conversation with Rishabh Gupta

Eyeway Conversations··21 April 2026·25 min

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In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, host George Abraham speaks with Rishabh Gupta from Raipur, Chhattisgarh — a young entrepreneur, author, and person with low vision whose journey is a powerful story of resilience, self-acceptance, and growth. Rishabh shares how his autobiographical book began as a personal journal during one of the most challenging phases of his vision loss journey and gradually evolved into an inspiring narrative that resonates with readers across age groups. In this heartfelt conversation, he opens up about the emotional journey of accepting progressive vision loss, the struggle of hiding it during his school years, and the turning point that helped him embrace his identity with confidence. He also reflects on how humor, creativity, family support, and entrepreneurship helped him redesign his life, including building a company focused on reducing emissions and improving efficiency in thermal plants. In this conversation, Rishabh discusses: The inspiration behind writing his autobiographical book His journey of accepting low vision and rebuilding confidence School experiences and coping with vision loss in silence Learning to use the white cane and embracing independent mobility Building businesses while pursuing graduation Working on emission reduction solutions for thermal plants Music, cooking, and creativity as sources of joy and expression This episode is a must-watch for anyone navigating vision loss, seeking inspiration through lived experiences, or exploring stories of disability, entrepreneurship, and self-growth. Need guidance on living independently with blindness? Call the Eyeway National Helpline: 8800 004 334 Support our work:Visit Score Foundation at www.scorefoundation.org.in Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more conversations on inclusion, accessibility, and leadership.