MOLLY

 
 
Molly is sitting on a stool in front of a white background, looking over her shoulder. She is wearing a voluminous white dress with puffy sleeves and an open back. She is also wearing black loafers, and her hair is in a bun.
 
 

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About Molly

At the age of four Molly’s world changed forever when she learned that she would eventually go blind. Less than a year later she decided to empower herself by public speaking to raise awareness about blindness. Legally blind throughout her childhood, with her vision deteriorating, everything changed drastically when, at fourteen, the world around her lost its contours and colors. Being a teen isn’t easy for anyone, but Molly had to add near total blindness to her list of problems and insecurities. Instead of showing her understanding and compassion, her classmates took it upon themselves to viciously bully her, even going as far as to abandon her in the woods, stripping her of her backpack and any means of finding her way out.

Molly is resting on a mirrored surface with one hand on her cheek. You can see her reflection in the mirror. Her hair is in an up-do with braids and she is wearing a printed, multi-colour blouse.
Molly is sitting down at a table with a mirrored surface. You can see her reflection in the mirror. Her hair is in an up-do with braids and a bun. She is wearing a printed, multi-colour blouse.

Despite this abusive behaviour, Molly thrived and empowered herself. Told by many that a disabled woman couldn’t be a beauty queen, she not only competed for the title of Miss Teen Canada International, but won. Hungry to uplift young women worldwide, she chose to give up her crown to speak and advocate on stages around the world such as  the United Nations Headquarters and Davos World Economic Forum. She’s spoken about empowerment, inclusivity, and equality alongside figures like Malala, Meghan Markle, Richard Branson, Demi Lovato, Martin Luther King III, and Justin Trudeau.

Molly saw a bright future for herself, one where she could connect with her audience on a deeper level and take her wisdom beyond the big stages and onto the small screen. Molly decided to share her message in a more universal way. She thus started her YouTube channel as one of the platform’s first disabled creators. Over time she amassed over two million subscribers. A chance meeting with Casey Neistat resulted in a collaboration that helped spur her growth, and from there she teamed up with other YouTubers like The Dolan Twins, Colleen Ballinger, and Mr. Kate, as well as advocates like Tan France and Adam Rippon. She then decided to expand even further, and started creating content across platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Snapchat where she has already built communities of millions more followers.

Molly recognizes the power of her voice and seeks to educate and enable her audience to stand up for what’s right and for those that remain unheard. 

Molly has appeared in commercials that have aired during the Academy Awards, The Super Bowl, and more. She has been featured in leading press such as the Today Show and People Magazine and she has been both a nominee and recipient of numerous Shorty and Streamy Awards. 

Molly thrives on engaging diverse audiences, speaking on topics ranging from leadership and inclusion to hope and self-acceptance. Her voice is unapologetic, engaging, and authentic.