About Me

I’m Yvonne Garvey, an author, entrepreneur, communications professional, coach, keynote speaker, wellness instructor, and advocate. It’s a lot of titles, but the common thread is simple: I love connecting with people, sharing stories, and helping others find their way. A little laughter along the way certainly helps.

As Co-Chair of the Canadian Council of the Blind Peterborough Chapter and a contributor to CCB’s National Advocacy Committee, I bring lived experience, curiosity, and a willingness to speak up to conversations about accessibility and inclusion. I also appreciate any opportunity to challenge a few assumptions about life with vision loss.

My memoir, Stumbling Blindly Toward Grace, tells the messy, darkly funny, and deeply human story of losing my vision while finding my way into sobriety. As the title suggests, it wasn’t exactly a graceful process. Thankfully, a perfectly coordinated arrival has never been a requirement for a worthwhile journey.

Based in Peterborough, Ontario, I approach life with honesty, humour, and a sense of adventure. Whether I’m writing, speaking, teaching, or saying yes to something I’ll figure out later, I’m discovering just how rich and fulfilling life can be, questionable plot twists and all.