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In this inspiring episode, we speak with Robert James Gabriel, founder of the accessibility tool Helperbird, who shares his personal journey from struggling with undiagnosed dyslexia to becoming a tech innovator. Robert opens up about the challenges he faced in school, where he was nearly taken out of mainstream education, and the life-changing moment he was finally diagnosed. Robert created a Chrome extension to help dyslexic users, which evolved into Helperbird—now used by over 1.8 million people globally. Robert discusses the growth of the platform, its customizable reading tools, and his mission to make digital content accessible for everyone. This episode is a powerful reminder of how timely support, inclusive tech, and determination can completely transform lives.