In this episode of Taking the Lead, we sit down with Manny Puma, a psychology student, competitive goalball athlete, and Leader Dog client, to discuss his journey from lifelong cane user to guide dog handler and advocate for blind athletes. Manny shares how his experiences with Leader Dog, higher education, and adaptive sports have shaped his independence, confidence, and future goals, including growing the sport of goalball and pursuing a career in mental health counseling. Along the way, he offers valuable advice on staying active, building community, and embracing new opportunities as a person who is blind or low vision.