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Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R.
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Like the air we breathe, A.I.R. (Access, Inclusion, and Representation™) is the vital atmosphere for people with disabilities to truly thrive. Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. is working to create a richer, more inclusive atmosphere for all.
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Episode title and number: Flipping The Script Part 2: Living Boldly with Visual Impairment 5-#4 Summary of the show: At Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R., we believe sensitive yet necessary questions about blindness are crucial to breaking barriers, addressing stigma, and eradicating stereotypes, recognizing that each blind person is as unique as anyone else. In this episode, Gabby Mendonca and Jonathan Rubinov return as guest hosts on Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R., sharing personal blindness experie...
Episode title and number: Empowering Accessible Travel with Anne Mok 5-#1 Summary of the show: Blind traveler and advocate Anne Mok discusses accessible travel on Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. She shares her experiences, needed improvements in tourism, tips for visually impaired travelers, and how technology empowers disabled voices. Supporting Our Advocacy Work: ⦁ Be a part of the change! Support our advocacy efforts. Bullet points of key topics & timestamps: 00:00 | Introduct...
Episode title and number: The ADNA Explores the Entrepreneurial Journey of Bold Blind Beauty's Stephanae McCoy 4-#6 Summary of the show: In this cross-promotional episode of "The ADNA Presents," Roy Samuelson speaks with special returning guest Stephanae McCoy, founder of Bold Blind Beauty. Stephanae shares her creative passion and the evolution of Bold Blind Beauty from a simple blog to a global community. She discusses the personal and technical challenges she faces as an entrepreneur with...
Episode title and number: Kamille Richardson - From Assistive Technology to Entrepreneurial Success 4-#5 Summary of the show: Dr. Kamille Richardson shares her journey from massage therapist to founder of iSee Technologies, Inc., focusing on access, independence, and employment for people with visual impairments. She discusses challenges, authenticity, resilience, and hiring individuals with disabilities, offering advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Also included are tips for spring and summ...
Episode title and number: Replay: A Podcast Takeover with Bold Blind Beauty's Rising Stars 4-#4 Summary of the show: In this special 'replay' edition of the Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. Podcast, interns take over to share their fresh perspectives and journey through the world of demystifying blindness, beauty, accessibility, and inclusivity. Featuring Dana Hinnant, Beauty Editor of Bold Blind Beauty, the episode explores the intersection of beauty with accessibility, the importance of represe...
Episode title and number: Breaking Barriers in Beauty: A Conversation with Robin Shum of Estée Lauder 4-#3 Summary of the show: This episode of Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. celebrates International Women's Day by featuring Robin Shum from Estée Lauder who discusses the groundbreaking voice-enabled makeup assistant. Aimed at breaking barriers and fostering inclusivity in the beauty industry, this tool is designed for individuals on the blindness spectrum, enabling them to apply makeup confiden...
Episode title and number: Love Beyond Sight Featuring Kiran Kaja 4-#2 Summary of the show: In this episode of Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R., hosts Stephanae McCoy, Dana Hinnant, Nasreen Bhutta, and Sylvia Stinson-Perez have a thought-provoking conversation with Kiran Kaja about his experiences dating as a congenitally blind man. He shares interesting insights into utilizing dating apps without visual cues and debunks societal misconceptions about blindness and dating. He also provides valuable...
Episode title and number: Embrace Your Boldness: Messages of Resilience & Authenticity for 2024. 4-#1 Summary of the show: The hosts of 'Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R.'— Stephanae McCoy, Dana Hinnant, Nasreen Bhutta, and Sylvia Stinson-Perez; welcome listeners to a special New Year episode. They reflect on the past year's difficulties and share their hopes for 2024. Each co-host offers empowering messages emphasizing the importance of celebrating individual achievements, advocating for di...
Episode title and number: Breaking Beauty Boundaries: A Candid Conversation with Mara Lauren Hutchinson Season 3 - #9 Brief summary of the show: During this podcast episode, the Bold Blind Beauty On A..I.R. team highlights the themes of challenging societal norms and perceptions of beauty through an insightful discussion with Mara Lauren Hutchinson, an Instagram influencer and advocate for self-expression, confidence, and inclusion. Supporting Our Advocacy Work: ⦁Shop our online store...
Episode title and number: Living with Usher Syndrome and Redefining Audiology featuring Dr. Jasmine Simmons Season 3 - #8 Brief summary of the show: This conversation touches on various aspects of living with hearing and sight challenges, along with the importance of self-advocacy and the role of audiologists in providing support and understanding to patients. Dr. Simmons also shares her personal experience and how it has influenced her work in the field of audiology. Supporting Our Advoca...
Episode title and number: Seeing through the Myths: Debunking Common Misconceptions About Blindness 3 - #7 Brief summary of the show: Join our co-hosts for an informative and enlightening exploration of the misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding blindness. This thought-provoking conversation delves into the pervasive myths that often misinform and stigmatize the blind community. Through clear personal stories and expert insights, this podcast episode challenges preconceived notions and r...
Episode title and number: How Do You Sense Color? featuring Laurel Henry and Ken Meeker 3 - #6 Brief summary of the show: Did you know some people can hear color? Synesthesia is a neurological condition that causes people to experience one sense in response to another. It's a fascinating condition where people can experience color through their senses and in this month's episode, we will be talking with two guests about this phenomenon. Supporting Our Advocacy Work: ⦁Shop our online store ⦁...
Episode title and number: The Power Of The Voice Podcast featuring Satauna Howery & Roy Samuelson Season 3 - #5 Brief summary of the show: In today's episode of Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R., we continue our series on the senses by talking with two voice experts. Both of these extremely gifted individuals are award-winning voice artists who are also adept at audio description. While technically the voice isn't a sense, it is an intrinsic, powerful representation of who we are as humans. Ev...
Episode title and number: The Tantalizing Sense of Taste With Chef Regina Mitchell & Sassy Outwater | Season 3 - #4 On today's show, we will discuss the fascinating topic of taste with our esteemed guests, Chef Regina Mitchell and Sassy Outwater. They will enlighten us on how taste extends beyond the food we eat. Get ready for a mouth-watering discussion! Supporting Our Advocacy Work: ⦁Shop our online store ⦁Buy us a cup of coffee Bullet points of key topics & timestamps: 0:00 | We...
Episode title and number: Happy Holidays: "These are a few of our favorite things" | Season 2 - #11 Brief summary of the show: The Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. hosts celebrates the holidays on camera with you. Featuring our lovely new intern Ava Lawler as our moderator. You can listen to this edition here or head on over to YouTube to check out the video here: https://youtu.be/bS0G51CKXPQ Supporting Our Advocacy Work: Shop our online store Buy us a cup of coffeeBullet points of key topi...
Episode title and number: Channeling Our Inner Boldness Season 2 - #8 Brief summary of the show: Welcome to Season 2 Episode 8 of Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. Join our co-hosts Stephanae McCoy, Nasreen Bhutta, and Sylvia Stinson-Perez as we sit down to discuss what it's like finding our Boldness as blind people. Then Beauty Editor, Dana Hinnant shares some Bold beauty tips in her Bold Blind Beauty Byte. Bullet points of key topics & timestamps: 0:00 | Welcom...
Date: 4/9/22 Episode title and number: Featuring The Bold Blind Beauty Contributors Season 2 - #4 Brief summary of the show: Welcome to Season 2 Episode 4 of Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. In today's episode, we go behind the scenes at Bold Blind Beauty to present a few of our brilliant content creators. Among our featured guests, you'll hear from today are Melody Goodspeed, Cheryl Minnette, Alicia Connor, Gabby Mendonca, and Sylvia Stinson-Perez. Then Dana Hinnant will share her monthly...
Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. Show Notes Date: 3/26/21 Episode title and number: Featuring Peggy Chong & Victoria Watts #3 Brief summary of the show: Historically, blind people have not been adequately represented in archived data, or when they were mentioned many weren't reflected in a positive light—their lives matter, yesterday, today, and tomorrow. In today's show, Forgotten Women In History, we will talk about our personal reflections on how we want to be remembered as blind wom...
Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. Show Notes Date: 2/26/21 Episode title and number: Featuring Chef Alicia Connor & Michael Nye #2 Brief summary of the show: "I do think this project is about, really in some ways, not about blindness at all, but it’s about our shared humanity and our shared fragility. And it’s about incredible mystery of perception, and about adaptation. And I think discrimination grows from the sighted community not understanding or not willing to understand that anyone...
Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. Show Notes Date: 1/29/21 Episode title and number: Welcome To Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. #1 Brief summary of the show: Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. is clearing the air for more A.I.R. Meet our co-hosts, Stephanae McCoy, Sylvia Stinson-Perez, and Nasreen Bhutta as they share their sight loss journeys and SMART goals for 2021. Also featured in this episode is fitness expert, Tanner Gers who will share 5 fitness hacks for 2021. Bullet points of key topics...