Shelby Perry lost her right eye in a snowboarding accident in 2021 and turned that life-changing chapter into a worldwide mission called Eyehesive — creating adhesive eye patches, the One Eye retreat, and now a vision supplement. She shares what it was like to build a global community while protecting her vision at all costs.

• [1:27] Childhood Cancer Awareness Month & introducing Shelby Perry

• [2:17] Welcome — catching up after years of social media connection

• [3:05] Shelby's snowboarding accident

• [5:50] Emergency care, surgeries, and the road to eye removal

• [6:02] the moment EyeHesive was born

• [6:12] Zaakirah's story: retinoblastoma, losing an eye at 9 months old, childhood cancer awareness

• [7:57] Adjusting to life with one eye

• [9:36] Surrendering to healing: rest, asking for help, relearning to drive, strengthening the seeing eye

• [10:53] Breaking the stigma

• [11:27] Navigating cruelty and ableism online — finding your people and ignoring the rest

• [12:14] Saving nice comments as armor against the rude ones

• [13:09] In-person community: the One Eye Era retreat, retinoblastoma events, and conferences

• [15:28] EyeHesive sponsoring the Retinoblastoma One World conference

• [16:18] Zaakirah's experience at the Hawaii conference — becoming a Know the Glow ambassador, speaking at a caregiver workshop in West Africa

• [17:36] "Find your tribe" — why niche conferences matter

• [17:52] Building what you need — "I couldn't find what I wanted, so I created it"

• [18:50] First products: Eye Connect virtual conference and One Eye Gang merch

• [19:37] The adhesive eye patch idea — couldn't find a sleek, black patch anywhere

• [20:26] Four years from idea to market — the importance of not giving up

• [21:20] Zaakirah reviews the eye patches — travel-friendly, secure, discreet

• [22:54] "Things that are worth it are gonna take a while"

• [23:53] Vision Defense — a supplement for eye health, blue light protection, and night vision

• [25:46] Personal story: how her boyfriend's lifelong dry, red eyes made the mission even more personal

• [26:54] Bringing eye care to the forefront — "Get your eyes checked"

• [27:24] "Less screen, more intentional screen time"

• [28:12] The Vision Stack — daily habits for eye health and overall wellbeing

• [29:11] Protecting your vision at all costs — physical vision AND the vision for your life

• [29:46] Bringing visionaries together — first in-person vision event coming to San Diego

• [30:42] Where to find Shelby and EyeHesive

• [32:26] "Go one more day" — Shelby's closing message on perseverance and self-doubt

• [33:25] "Keep fighting for your vision and your dreams"

Connect with Shelby Perry:

• Website: eyehesive.com

• Instagram: @Eyehesive

• TikTok: @Eyehesive

• YouTube: Eyehesive

• Email: customercare@eyehesive.com

• Vision Defense: linked in the Eyehesive Instagram bio

Products & Events Mentioned:

• Adhesive eye patches (black & tan, holiday collection)

• Vision Defense eye supplement

• One Eye Era Retreat

• Eye Connect Virtual Conference

• Retinoblastoma One World Conference

Organizations Mentioned:

• Know the Glow — knowtheglow.org

Danielle Eyman shares her journey from 24 years as a registered nurse to founding Wealthy and Aligned by Human Design. After hitting burnout and experiencing severe anxiety, she discovered human design (the "how") and Gene Keys (the "why") and transformed her life. She discusses the high-frequency formula, a deconditioning method for emotional alignment, her podcast with 300+ "mini master classes," and why human DNA trumps AI when it comes to self-discovery.

Key Resources Mentioned

- Danielle's website: https://danielleeyman.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedanielleeyman

Wealthy and Aligned by Human Design Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealthy-aligned-by-human-design/id1561011751

Wealth Code System

https://danielleeyman.com/thewealthcodesystem-8628

Zaakirah talks with Key (Ebenezer Kwame Yeboah) of Certified Africa about the 10 Day Ghana 70th Independence Day Celebration Experience happening March 1–10, 2027.

Your trip to Ghana isn't a vacation—it's a chance to connect with history, culture, ancestry, celebration and community

This is about experiencing Ghana.

about history.
about culture.
about celebration.
about ancestry.
about connection.

If Ghana has been calling you, this is your sign. This is not tourism. This is homecoming with purpose. Make your deposit and review the itinerary:

https://certifiedafrica.wetravel.com/i/6a7c8694a16c7ce29c606343#the-ghana-heritage-experience-march-1-10-2027

• 1:28 — Trip overview

• 2:44 — Zaakirah's backstory: Returning to Ghana after 15 years and realizing the need for accessible, immersive travel

• 3:07 — Invisible disabilities and why this trip considers all ability levels

• 3:36 — Introducing Key from Certified Africa

• 3:41 — Key introduces himself: Ebenezer Kwame Yeboah

• 4:15 — What is Certified Africa?

• 5:36 — Key's role: The bridge between traveler and experience — itinerary, logistics, and on-the-ground support

• 6:05 — Zaakirah on the importance of local involvement and her first Ghana trip with Operation Crossroads Africa

• 7:20 — Itinerary overview

• 7:46 — Why these places were chosen:

• 8:19 — Accra: The modern heartbeat of Ghana and the independence history (Independence Square, Kwame Nkrumah Museum)

• 8:33 — Cape Coast: Reflecting on ancestry and the transatlantic slave trade

• 9:11 — Art, culture, and storytelling through the Nkrumah Museum

• 9:18 — Inclusive by design: Considerate of all religions, dietary restrictions, and disability needs

• 9:42 — No alcohol on this trip — choosing healing and sobriety; "chocolate high" instead

• 10:25 — What makes this trip special during Independence Day

• 10:53 — Kwame Nkrumah's declaration: "The independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked with the total liberation of the African continent"

• 11:09 — Martin Luther King Jr.'s visit to Ghana in 1957 and his "birth of a new nation" sermon

• 11:49 — The concept of Sankofa

• 12:50 — Travel requirements: Visa (multiple entry recommended), yellow fever vaccination, passport valid 6+ months

• 15:58 — Certified Africa's travel medical insurance requirement

• 16:15 — Flight options: Nonstop from NYC or DC recommended via stopover programs

• 17:15 — What's included in the price

• 18:39 — What's NOT included

• 20:33 — Pricing: $2,535 USD (double occupancy) / $2,950 USD (single occupancy)

• 21:21 — Payment plan: $200 minimum deposit, then equal monthly installments until 60 days before travel

• 22:42 — Weather in March: Warm and sunny — pack light breathable clothing, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, reusable water bottle

• 23:15 — Fitness tip: Some walking required; stay hydrated and prepare physically

• 23:35 — Fashion in Ghana: Get a custom outfit tailored — a unique souvenir experience;

• 24:19 — Power adapters: Type used in Ghana

• 24:50 — Money in Ghana: Cards widely accepted ATMs available; team assists with currency exchange

• 25:25 — Phones and connectivity: eSIM options, adding international plans, mobile money networks, and preparing for occasional power outages

• 26:20 — Final invitation and Closing remarks

Quote Sources:

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1322073/nkrumah-ghana-is-not-free-ever-the-second-indep.html

https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/forward-ever-backward-never-and-the-present-state-of-ghana/