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To Table of Contents with a minimum of help from her family . She experienced highs and lows on her journey but even today , is grateful for the wonderful support of her family , especially her mother who has supported her every step of the way .
She has accomplished a lot but her dreams are far from over . Angela aspires to become an influencer for good , like Oprah Winfrey on an International level , and become a role model for young people . She is even entertaining the idea of one day becoming a deaf actress in a Hollywood movie . In addition , she loves the concept of giving back to the community . Two of her favorite quotes that motivate her dreams : “ One moment can change a day , one day can change a life , one life can change the world ” and “ be the change you want to see ”.
Talk Show host
After much internal debate , Angela Lynn decided to follow her dream of becoming a talk show host . She is now proud to have a positive and uplifting internationally diverse television talk show , the first of its kind , with a deaf , female host . It is her team ’ s goal to create a compelling , entertaining television show for the deaf and also for people who who can hear . By focusing on the similarities we all share , and highlighting the accomplishments of influential people such as motivational speakers , chefs , comedians , actors , and entertainers , the show helps to EDUCATE , INSPIRE and MOTIVATE their viewers to follow their dreams . Angela Lynn ' s exceptional perspective and insights stem from national and international travel that connects her with people from around the world . She also went the extra mile to ensure that her show is available to everyone . It is broadcast in sign language , with closed captions and voiceovers . For that reason , she has been called The Voice of Inclusion .
Angela ' s first show was released shortly before the Coronavirus pandemic outbreak . Although she was forced to take a hiatus , Covid has not derailed her . She , like so many others in the entertainment industry , are patiently waiting for
the pandemic to end so her broadcasting can resume . She is now looking for grants to help facilitate the relaunch .
You can watch her first show here .
International sign language
According to the World Federation of the deaf , there are roughly 72 million deaf people in the world and over 80 percent of them live in developing countries . More than 300 sign languages exist throughout the world .
Sign language is a visual way to communicate using hand signals , gestures , facial expressions and body language . There is no such thing as a unique sign language in the world . Similar to spoken language , sign languages have developed naturally through