Marlee Maitlin: Determined to Conqueror It All
Last night, Celebrity Apprentice aired its finale show between contestants John Rich and Marlee Maitlin. Both, very worthy opponents, yet there could only be one winner. Did only one person win? I would say no. I congratulate John Rich on his very successful win. He raised large amounts of money for St. Jude’s charity. However, I also believe that Marlee Maitlin was phenomenal on the show as she also raised large amounts for the Starkey Hearing Foundation. The Academy Award Winner, who is no stranger to competition, she appeared on Dancing with the Stars in 2008, maneuvered through the competition with grace, integrity, poise, delegation, strategy, and passion for her cause.
What has been so amazing is that despite her inability to hear, Marlee has manage to make great accomplishments. While watching her on the show, you actually forget that she is deaf. It became a non issue for not only her competitors but for the viewers as well. In my opinion, Marlee has taught us all a great lesson. If you have the idea of how you would like for your life to be, let nothing, friends,family, your fears, doubts, even a disability stop you from conquering territory in your life.
Marlee, thank you for being great, being a woman of substance, and a true inspiration. Congratulations!
