Since she was a young child, Erica Powell has had a passion for sports and competition. After cancer treatments as an infant left her legally blind, Erica has refused to allow her disability to slow her down. Beyond being the fittest blind woman in the world, she is fueled to become a world-class athlete and a beacon of inspiration to others. Erica Powell’s accomplishments include being a Level 10 gymnast, Division 1 cheerleader and Paralympic Track & Field Trial qualifier, and in 2022, she became the CrossFit Games Fittest on Earth. You can stream her story in the Very Local Original series episode: “The Spark Greenville: Blind CrossFit Champion.” In honor of Women’s History Month, Very Local is highlighting amazing women like Erica who have shattered glass ceilings, created positive change, and continue to fight for inclusivity in the “Women Leading the Way” Playlist streaming exclusively on the Very Local app. “Women Leading the Way” Original Episodes Start streaming now on your mobile deviceWomen Breaking Barriers: Dulce and Isabel RiveraChaos & Kindness: Meet A Selfless Woman Taking In Amazing Special Needs ChildrenWomen Breaking Barriers: CamTon Transport founder Shari SeawrightThe Spark: Makeup QueenProject Community: Women Breaking Barriers, Beth StewartThe Spark: Ceramics GoddessWomen's History Month: The legacy of female scientists on the Manhattan ProjectThe Spark: Dancing DiplomatWomen Breaking Barriers: Joi Miner, author creating LGBTQ+ representation in writingThe Spark: Hockey WarriorWomen Breaking Barriers: Joy Is Our Journey bus tourThe Spark: Blind CrossFit ChampionWomen Breaking Barriers: Vanessa Vargas, operates family paper for Spanish-speaking immigrantsWomen Breaking Barriers: Chef Erica BarrettHow to stream Original Series Episodes for Women’s History MonthDownload the Very Local app to stream original series featuring incredible women for free. Then dive into entire seasons of “Finding Adventure with Kinga Philipps,” “Eat Play Stay,” “Hometown Tragedy,” and much more.What is Very Local?Very Local is a streaming app that keeps you connected to your hometown with the news and weather team you trust and original series and specials that explore your community and beyond.Follow Very Local on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for more.