Valli Gideons
Valli Gideons is an author, speaker, military spouse, and mother of two thriving teens born with hearing loss. With a degree in journalism, her work has reached millions of people across multiple platforms. With an engaged community made up of parents and leaders in the field of the deaf and hard of hearing, she is passionate about her role as advocate and champion of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Her children's book, "Now Hear This: Harper soars with her Magic Ears," is a story about her daughter's hearing loss journey, which they co-authored. In her newest book designed for parents, "Through the Fog: Navigating life's challenges while raising kids with hearing loss," she shares her personal experience of how she moved through grief and came to a place of acceptance. You can follow more of her family's journey at My Battle Call or join her social media community on Facebook and Instagram @mybattlecall.