Blind Table Talk

In this episode, Sy and Fleeks will be talking about personal hygiene and the importance of relationships between parents and romantic partners during the BVI Real Talk Segment. Later in the BVI Community Seat, Sy will be joined by the founders of "You Don't Look Blind", a community support group the the Blind & Visually Impaired. Get in touch with this awesome community, donate, and get yourself some buttons by sending them an email at YouDontLookBlind@gmail.comReach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.

In this episode, Sy is joined by guest co-host, "Boss Lady" Christina. They will be talking about Sy's ongoing battle with Facebook, as well as Blind Professionals Network. In the BVI Community Seat this week will be the wonderful ladies of Connect Alt sharing their mission to create a place where every resource from social groups to technology training and state resources for the blind and low-vision can easily be found and made accessible to all who seek it.Check out BPN on their website; BlindProNet.org.Find all the resources available on Connect Alt; ConnectAlt.com.Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.

In this episode, Sy and Fleeks will be tackling a myriad of topics in this week's Real Talk segment, Including, ICE raids, cold weather, blind content creation, concert attendance, and complaints about people who complain. Joining our hosts at the table this week as well is the founder and president of ibug Today, Michael McCulloch. He graciously shared his experience of losing his vision while working for NASA training astronauts and going forth to start a now world renowned organization that connects the blind community through the marvel of modern technology.Get connected with ibug on their website ibugToday.orgReach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.

In this episode, Sy and Fleeks are talking about a controversial article that highlights the so called "perks" of dating a blind person. Other topics of discussion will be Target's customer service and accessibility. In the entrepreneur seat this week will be Carina Comer. She is the owner of Carina's Bakery. The will be walking us through her path to business ownership as a proud member of the BVI community.Check out Carina's Bakery online at CarinasBakery.com.Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.

Happy new year! Welcome back to BTT. In this episode, Sy and Fleeks will be talking about work ethic, transportation and prenuptial agreements in marriage. In the BVI community seat this week will be Q. Bronson, A.K.A, SYNG. He will be sharing his story of losing sight, but keeping his vision alive and thriving through art and faith.Check out SYNG on his website; syngfoofficial.comReach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.

In this episode, Sy and Fleeks will be discussing football season, caretaker girlfriends, opposite-sex friends within relationships, and kids knowing their place in life. In the community sea this week will be the founders of AGU Girls; a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing reproductive health education to teenage girls when they need it most.Reach out to AGU Girls via email at AGUGirlsInc@gmail.com or visit their website; AGUGirlsInc.org.Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.

In this very special episode, Sy, Fleeks, and "Boss Lady" Christina will be talking with YouTuber, athlete, and motivational speaker, Anthony Ferraro. Joining the table as well, fellow up-incoming YouTuber, Nolan D! Get ready to be inspired by these two legendary blind creators.Subscribe to their YouTube channels and be among the 1st to see them collab!Anthony Ferraro: https://www.youtube.com/@AsfvisionNolan D: https://www.youtube.com/@NolanD2016

We’re back! The BTT team needed a little break after attending the 2025 National conventions. Join your host, Sy and Joe, along  with Christina, Natalie, and Christy for a review of their unique convention experiences. This is just to share, not to influence in any way. Please visit ACB and NFB to learn more about each organization. American Counsel of the Blind:https://www.acb.org/home National Federation of the Blind:https://nfb.org/ Be a part of the #ImBetterBlind movement, share  on social media, send us an email or you’re invited to come to the table to share your unique #ImBetterBlind experience.  Email info@BlindTableTalk.com

In this episode, Sy and Fleeks will be talking about the importance of using all the tools available for us to live as independently as possible. Other topics disussed will be going to jail, upcoming conventions, blind ettiquette, and firework safety. In the community seat this week is Janine Staley. She is the Director of Customer Success for AIRA, a visual interpretation service that uses professionally trained interpreters alongside artificial intelligence technology to provide visual assistance for people who are blind or have low-vision. Janine will be talking about many of the ways in which AIRA users can apply this technology in practical ways to improve their lives and increase their independence.Learn how AIRA can help you by visiting their website: AIRA.io, or call 1-800-835-1934Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.

In this episode, Sy and Fleekss are going to be talking about the importance of one's reputation and what that really means as life's seasons change. In the Relationship Talk segment they will be discussing a very suspicious situation between a couple in a long distance relationship and the vacation one of them wants to take with someone else who is, "just a friend, I swear!"In the BVI Community Seat this week is Jack Walters. He is the CEO and co-founder of HapWare, a new technology company that is working on products to empower and improve life for the disability community. He will be talking about their product, "ALeye", a wearable device that will drastically change the way that the BVI community will interact with the world around us.Learn more about HapWare and their breakthrough technology by visiting their site; HapWare.comRegister to participate as an ALeye BETA tester here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8YYTC5Tb8T7zfUGNA0Ug4XIZeEUdmJoAoBMB8Alwq08ifew/viewformReach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.

In honor of Father’s Day,  we have Dat’s at the table sharing their Blind Dad experiences. Join the discussions with your host, Fleeks, Alfonso and Steven, as they discuss, fatherhood for Dad’s that happen to be blind. Comment to share your thoughts. Join us at the table, email info@BlindTableTalk.com or call/text 800-321-6456 to secure your seat!

Welcome the beautiful Blaque Diamond to the Sassy Seat!Hear an extraordinary story of resilience and triumph. Blaque Diamond courageously discusses overcoming an abusive childhood and negative life experiences to become a successful author, motivational speaker, and so much more. Learn how she found her strength and now empowers countless women to embrace their worth. This conversation will move and motivate you. Leave a comment to share your thoughts. Want to be a guest on The Sassy Seat? Women from all backgrounds are welcome. It’s simple, Schedule your call with Sassy Sy here:https://calendly.com/bvi-community/sassy-seat

In this episode, Sy and Fleeks will be tackling multiple topics in the BVI discussion including, moving out of state, tattoos, and hair styles. In the BVI Community Segment this week will be Felicia Brown-Grinstead. She is the founder of the Non-profit organization "Discarded By Society". She will be talking about her inspiration and dream for a world in which people of all abilities can truly be given equal opportunity to thrive in the workplace and by extension, society at large.Reach out to Felicia and learn more about this amazing organization by calling (909) 619-2717, or sending an email to info@DiscardedBySociety.org.Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.

In acknowledgment of mental health awareness month, this episode features Sy and Fleeks alongside podcast dministrator Christina Ford, talking with Debi Herrera and Dawn Scott. They are mental health counselors who are also visually impaired. They will be talking about some of the symptoms of anxiety and depressive disorders, how to overcome certain aspects of the struggle, and misconceptions about mental health treatment. They will also be talking about their partnership with Dr. Judith Cepeda called, "Focus On Hope Counseling" through which they providing mental health counseling for the blind and low-vision community.Reach out to Focus on Hope by calling (210) 999-1800.Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.

In this episode Sy and Fleeks will tackle several debates including the difference in struggles of civil rights movements, the right to set standards when dating, and whether or not Fleeks is part British. In the BVI Community Seat this week is Kristin Smedley. She is an activist, author, and founder of the Thriving Blind Academy. She will be talking about how she came to be such a die hard advocate for the blind community and her mission to empower the blind community through education and pushing every boundary set upon us by society.Get involved with Thriving Blind Academy by visiting their website; ThrivingBlindAcademy.org, or send an email to ThrivingBlind@gmail.comReach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.

In this special Mother's Day episode of BTT, your host Sy will be joined by a panel of blind moms to discuss overcoming the trials of motherhood with vision loss.Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com

This weeks episode is all about fashion and the importance of making yourself look presentable. Sy and Fleeks will talk about fashion tips and tricks that will have you looking so fly, as well as sharing some major no no's to help you avoid looking unkempt. In the BVI Entrepreneur segment of the show this week will be Tricia Waechter. She is the founder of Blind Girl Designs and will be talking about how her vision loss journey has taken her on the path towards advocacy for the voiceless through her love for fashion and design.Show your support by placing an order at BlindGirlDesigns.comReach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com

In this episode Sy and Fleeks will be talking about the importance of speaking up when we suffer injustices and mistreatment due to disabilities. The topics revolving around this issue in the BVI discussion are Uber, Dating, and restaurant etiquette. In the BVI Community Seat this week will be the winner of Master Chef Season 3 and owner of Houston area restaurants, The Blind Goat and Stuffed Belly. She will be talking about how her vision loss did not take away her passion for cooking and how that passion took her to places in life she couldn't have dreamed of.Learn more about Christine and her restaurants online at TheBlindGoat.com and StuffedBelly.coWant to share your thoughts and opinions about this episode? Sent a text message or better yet, give us a call at 800-321-6456! Your message may even get played on a future episode of the sow! For all the links to reach us online, go to our site; BlindTableTalk.com

In this episode, Sy and Fleeks are back from a short hiatus with a banger of an episode. Topics in the BVI discussion segment include braille restaurant menus, therapy, and Charlemagne Tha God's ignorance. In the BVI Community Seat this week will be, Dr. Charles W. Powell II. He is the founder of Divine Visions Consulting and Paralegal Services LLC. He will be talking about how he became one of the most successful people in the nation within his line of work and how he is dedicated to being a pillar of support to the Blind and Low Vision community.Learn more about how Divine Visions Consulting and Paralegal Services LLC can help you navigate the world of business and the law by visiting their Facebook Page, Sending an email to; DivineVisionsConsultingLLC@gmail.com, or calling (304) 247-9600Want to share your thoughts about this episode? You can now text BTT, or better yet, leave us a voice message at; (800) 321-6456! You bay even get to hear your voice in a future episode! for all other ways to reach out or find BVI resources go to BlindTableTalk.com

In this episode, Sy and Fleeks will be talking about some of the misrepresentation of the blind and low vision community in the workplace. In the BVI Podcast segment of the show, they will be joined by Lois Strachan; host of the podcast A Different Way of Seeing, in which she has conversations about the opportunities that are available for people living with disabilities to live successful and fulfilling lives. Other topics of discussion are unsolicited advice, and faith healing?Learn all about Lois Strachan and all her work by visiting her website: LoisStrachan.comDon' t forget to reach out to us and find even more BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com