Beyond the Quiet: Maria Gallucci on CODA Resilience, Deaf Culture, and the Radical Power of "Just Try"

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What happens when your first language isn’t spoken, but signed? Today on The Mind of Sai Marie, we welcome multi-award-winning real estate professional, advocate, and proud CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) Maria Gallucci for a raw, deeply moving conversation about her debut book, Raised in Silence.

Maria opens up about the unique brilliance and hidden hurdles of growing up as one of six hearing children in a signing household—from interpreting complex medical diagnoses at a young age to helping her parents buy a home at just 12 years old. We dive into the vibrant heart of Deaf culture, the healing power of humor during family grief, and how deep listening serves as the ultimate foundation for trust in business and leadership. Whether you are looking to foster true inclusion in your professional field or searching for the courage to step into life’s uncomfortable spaces, Maria’s universal motto to “Just Try” will leave you inspired to break down your own barriers and choose connection across differences.

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