INTERVIEW: Going blind as a teenager
Description
When she was just 14 years old, Molly Burke lost her vision, and with it the way she understood the world.
But Molly refused to let losing her sight mean giving up what she loved: beauty.
For Molly, makeup isn't just an interest, it's a passion, and today she's a hugely influential beauty creator with millions of followers.
So how does someone who can't see choose an outfit, apply makeup, and build a huge following online?
In this extended interview, Molly joins host Dave Marchese to talk about why the blind community "deserves to be seen" just as much as anyone else.
Also if you want to learn more about Molly's journey, her memoir 'Unseen: How I Lost My Vision But Found My Voice' is out now.
A version of this episode was first published in May 2025.
Guest:
- Molly Burke, content creator
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