y name is Dōmo and I have a disability that lead me to use a walker and leg braces to help with balance. After dealing with two brain surgeries, six years of chemotherapy and five weeks of radiation, I wanted to target the disabled community in using my personal journey to show them THEY CAN BREAK THE STIGMA BEYOND OUR CONDITIONS! I I became a Master Certified Disability Confidence Coach, 6x Self-Published Author, have three businesses, and in Aug, 2021, I became the host of the very first disability talk show hosted by someone with a disability called “One Billion Brave”! My recent business “KnuYou Services” stemmed from all the groundwork I learned from my businesses now helping new small businesses with the custom basics of promoting their brands abroad. I also started an Apparel line called “The Salve Society” to represent the Disabled Community with boldness. My goal is to remind people to never count us out because you’ll be surprised how much I’m missing out! Once I realized my purpose, no hindrance could stop me until it manifests! You can’t tell me it can’t be done because I’m ACTUALLY doing it!!
Company: The Salve Society
Could you share the journey that led you to where you are today, and what originally sparked your passion for this field?
Domo Jones: My passion stemmed from my own personal journey. Living with a disability can sometimes same as an outcast because we live in a world of perfection, I wanted to change that. I wanted to make being around people with a disability and having a disability in this world, commonality Because we are just as important as the next.
Was there a specific turning point or ‘aha’ moment that shaped your approach or fueled the creation of your product/strategy?
Domo Jones: Being counted out because I don’t do things as normal. I wanted to break the stigma behind my condition and prove people wrong of what they think we can’t do..
What were some of the biggest hurdles you faced in establishing your authority, and how did you navigate those challenges?
Domo Jones: Living with a disability is already a challenge in itself because sometimes we’re not as accepted as everyone. Just on the simple fact because we look different. Sometimes it’s hard to be accepted when you don’t look like the picture in your head. Establishing a voice that gear people twowant to listen And an authority to make people at least try to view us as value is not easy, but I pride myself in being consistent in the message not the messenger.
What is the core problem your solution addresses, and why do you believe your approach is uniquely effective?
Domo Jones: My motto is, don’t let the disability fool you, and I think the problem in the solution addresses itself just in the motto itself! The problem is people assume that you can’t do things with your disability, and a solution is proving people wrong that you can do things with your disability. Not just by words, but actually showing them!
Could you share a compelling example or case study that illustrates how your product/strategy delivers results?
Domo Jones: I had a customer that was also a past guest on my podcast. Her daughter has a disability and at one appointment she decided to wear her hoodie with the motto on it. Although she’s mute, she made a lot of hand gestures, pointing to what the sweatshirt said, and the doctor thought that she was agitated, but in reality, she was getting her doctor to read what was on the hoodie. That said so much to me because she wasn’t able to speak, but she didn’t let her disability stop her from people saying the message that she represents! And that’s what it’s all about!
What sets you apart from others in your industry, and how do you maintain a competitive edge?
Domo Jones: The message, the authenticity, the brand, the representation, the meaning, the person, and the heart of it all. It’s a statement piece that you can’t deny and that makes you want to be a part of!
Where do you see your industry heading in the next few years, and what emerging trends should our audience pay attention to?
Domo Jones: I know, for a fact that with this brand, I can see it being a known commodity! I believe that the more it gets out there, somebody’s gonna see it and want to make it even bigger than what it is because of the power in the message itself. I’m excited for his future and we’re not stopping in any magnitude of where the brand goes.
Are there any must-have tools, resources, or habits that have significantly contributed to your success?
Domo Jones: I would say. Have a passion for what you want to see grow. Trends fade and burn out is very real, but if you have the passion for it, when those moments come, you remember why you even started.
In your experience, which metrics or indicators best reflect meaningful progress and success in your line of work? *
Domo Jones: Stay consistent is key. Sometimes it’s hard, especially if you don’t see the attraction that you would want in the beginning, but there are people, if only a few, that are looking at your work. And there will become a time where your business will grow, but that requires consistency Whether it’s two or 2,000 people!
What upcoming projects, initiatives, or developments are you most excited about, and how do they tie into your long-term vision?
Domo Jones: I’m just expecting the unexpected and accepting the opportunities that come my way. There’s nothing in particular that I’m working on other than building my brand and perfecting my craft
If you could leave our audience with one final piece of advice, what would it be? And where can they learn more about you or connect further?
Domo Jones: To the men, confidence looks good on you, make sure that’s the sole of every step you take
To the ladies, confidence is like finding pockets in a dress, the best addition to the outfit!
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Website: www.thedomojones.com
