Guest blog post by social media entrepreneur, CEO of RIZZARR, and blogger Ashley M. Williams.

We should never let fear or our current situations stop us from accomplishing our dreams. 

This notion is something that I’ve tried to hold onto over the years...

Scottish virtuoso percussionist Evelyn Glennie has been profoundly deaf since she was 12.

She's also Western society's first full-time solo professional percussionist. In fact, Glennie and her talents turn deafness on its ear (excuse the pun). You can see (and hear!), for yourself in the February 2003 TED Talk at the end of this article.

Diana, Princess of Wales, (Diana Frances née Spencer; 1 July 1961 – 31 August 1997) was a popular international media icon of the late 20th century as the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, whom she married on 29 July 1981.

The wedding, which was held at St. Paul's Cathedral, was televised and watched by a global audience of over 750 million people.