Amla Mehta is a motivational speaker and author, who speaks and writes about living authentically, embodying self-love and speaking your truth. As a legally blind woman, she is an advocate and activist on behalf of all people living with disabilities, whether they have mobility, hearing, vision, cognitive or other challenges.
Amla grew up in Connecticut and was only sixteen years old when she was diagnosed with Gyrate Atrophy. This is a genetic eye condition that causes blindness between the ages of 45 and 60. She has experienced extreme vision loss and has learned to be mobile with a cane that she has affectionately named “Sophia.”
Amla graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in Sociology. She has also developed her own intensive yoga and meditation practice, a discipline that she draws on for writing, speaking and inspiring others. She loves hugging trees and practicing meditation by the Farmington River.
Amla is the author of Eye With a View, an inspiring book that talks about her journey of facing blindness and the insight she has gained through her own life challenges. October of 2020, Amla co-authored a book with 24 other healers and holistic practitioners entitled, The Ultimate Guide to Self-Healing-Volume 3. Amla's chapter she contributed within this book is called, Sacred Chant: Heart Connection through Divine Communication. Free free to grab an autographed copy on the "Purchase my book" page.
Amla is a well-known international motivational speaker and workshop facilitator who lives in Connecticut. She has been one of three keynote speakers at a women's empowerment event, March 2020, sponsored by the India Association of Central Connecticut, and has also appeared on several Podcast Interviews on www.blogtalkradio.com
To invite Amla Mehta to speak at your next event, please feel free to contact her.
Amla grew up in Connecticut and was only sixteen years old when she was diagnosed with Gyrate Atrophy. This is a genetic eye condition that causes blindness between the ages of 45 and 60. She has experienced extreme vision loss and has learned to be mobile with a cane that she has affectionately named “Sophia.”
Amla graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in Sociology. She has also developed her own intensive yoga and meditation practice, a discipline that she draws on for writing, speaking and inspiring others. She loves hugging trees and practicing meditation by the Farmington River.
Amla is the author of Eye With a View, an inspiring book that talks about her journey of facing blindness and the insight she has gained through her own life challenges. October of 2020, Amla co-authored a book with 24 other healers and holistic practitioners entitled, The Ultimate Guide to Self-Healing-Volume 3. Amla's chapter she contributed within this book is called, Sacred Chant: Heart Connection through Divine Communication. Free free to grab an autographed copy on the "Purchase my book" page.
Amla is a well-known international motivational speaker and workshop facilitator who lives in Connecticut. She has been one of three keynote speakers at a women's empowerment event, March 2020, sponsored by the India Association of Central Connecticut, and has also appeared on several Podcast Interviews on www.blogtalkradio.com
To invite Amla Mehta to speak at your next event, please feel free to contact her.
"Standing in my power, dancing to the rhythm of my stride. Standing in my power, as a Warrior woman, I've got nothing to hide." - Amla Mehta