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Episode title and number: Permission to Be Human Navigating Sight Loss & Mental Health 6-#4

Summary of the show: This episode dives into the emotional landscapes faced by those experiencing sight loss, emphasizing the importance of mental health, self-awareness, and supportive therapy. Join us as we discuss practical strategies, cultural barriers, and how to find a therapeutic fit for your journey.

Key topics & timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:14  - Meet Janelle Landgraf: Trauma-informed therapy and EMDR explained
05:09 - Navigating how you perceive yourself and the world
06:41 - The Ongoing Grief Cycle
10:53 - Knowing When to Seek Help
15:02 - Cultural influences and access to mental health resources
22:53 - A discussion on medication and collaborative goals
24:25 - How to establish a high-trust therapeutic relationship
44:21 - Nutrition, movement, and the HALT method
51:26 - Closing Thoughts: Redefining yourself and finding your worth.

Jenelle's Bio:  
Jenelle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington. She is LGBTQ+ affirming and committed to social justice. 

Resources & Links:

• 988 Crisis Line (U.S.)
• Canadian Support: Dial 211

Connect with Janelle: 

• Double Vision Blog
• Double Vision Podcast 

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 Remember: Seeking help is a sign of strength. Your journey with sight loss is unique, but supported mental health is foundational in moving forward. 

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Episode title and number: Creating Content with Heart: Embracing Authenticity, Inclusivity, and Community Support 6-#3

Summary of the show: 
In this episode, a vibrant discussion unfolds about the realities of creating accessible, inclusive content and navigating the emotional landscape of advocacy. Join us as we explore strategies for staying authentic, managing burnout, and inspiring positive change through storytelling. 

Key topics & timestamps:
00:00 Why Representation Shapes Culture
01:43 The Responsibility of Disability Creators
03:50 Where Meaningful Content Ideas Come From
06:49 Curiosity, Lived Experience, and Storytelling
10:18 Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places
11:54 Authenticity Over Perfection
12:50 Creating Engagement Beyond Likes
17:56 Why Stories Help Others Feel Less Alone
22:11 Preventing Advocacy Fatigue Through Collaboration
29:03 Final Reflections: Representation with Intention 

Anne's Bio: 
Anne Mok is a blind storyteller, content creator, and emerging voice actor who uses narrative to advance accessibility, inclusion, and representation. Her work bridges lived experience and storytelling to reshape how disability is seen and understood. 

Connecting with Anne & our co-hosts:

• Anne Mock - @purposeinview
• Sylvia Perez -
• Gabby Donza - TikTok | Instagram
• Nasreen Nazarene - Connect via Bold Blind Beauty

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Episode title and number: Brazenly Blind: Lachi on Disability Culture, Language, and Structural Change 6-#2

Summary of the show: 
Disability advocate and recording artist Lachi joins Bold Blind Beauty On AIR to discuss disability identity, blind culture, accessibility in the music industry, and the power of claiming the word disabled. In this powerful conversation, Lachi, Steph, Gabby, and Sylvia explore aging into disability, dismantle euphemisms, the vibrancy of disability culture, and how style, storytelling, and initiatives like Ramped and Glam Canes are reshaping access and representation in the music industry. 

Key topics & timestamps: 
00:00 – Welcome & Episode Overview​
03:00 – Lachi’s Story & Audiobook Voice​
07:30 – “Just Say the Word Disability”​
15:30 – Aging into Disability​
20:30 – Identity, Community & Connection​
27:15 – Disability Culture in Full Color​
31:00 – I Identify as Blind & Ramped​
41:00 – Glam Canes & Changing Entertainment 
47:00 – Inviting Listeners to Claim Disability Identity
49:00 – Where to Find Lachi and Closing Reflections
1:02:03 – Closing Reflections

Lachi's Full Bio:
Lachi is a world-touring recording artist, award-winning music executive, Disability Culture champion, Recording Academy National Trustee, and producer of a GRAMMY-Nominated album. Born legally blind, Lachi created the U.N.-recognized organization RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities), a consultancy group, collaborating on disability-inclusive solutions with the likes of Netflix, Live Nation, and more, while bringing opportunities to its growing global network of creative professionals with disabilities. Lachi is also the host of PBS American Masters series Renegades, which celebrates unsung American heroes with disabilities. Lachi's latest book, I Identify as Blind (Penguin Random House / Tiny Reparations Books), is a collection of essays using humor, straight talk, and celebrity interviews to celebrate and amplify Disability Culture, identity, and power to mainstream discussion. 

Named a USA Today Woman of the Year, an ADCOLOR Innovator and included on both the 2025 Billboard Pride and 2025 Forbes Accessibility 100 lists, Lachi’s cultural activism has landed her spots on national ads and TEDx stages, discussions with the White House, NPR, and the BBC, and features in People, TIME Magazine, Good Morning America and the New York Times. 

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Episode title and number: Celebrating the Power of Women’s Friendship 6-#1

Summary of the show:
In this Galentine’s Day–themed episode, Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. explores the transformative power of women’s friendship, centering voice, visibility, and mutual uplift. Through honest dialogue, the cohosts reflect on optimism, vulnerability, encouragement, and the intentional ways women can support one another beyond surface-level celebration by showing up consistently, holding space during difficult seasons, and affirming each other’s worth. This conversation reminds us that friendship is cultivated with care, and when nurtured intentionally, it becomes a force that strengthens confidence, courage, and community. 

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome
02:10 – What Do You Hope Your Friends See in You?
07:45 – Feeling Seen and Valued
15:30 – The Boldest Thing a Friend Encouraged You to Do
21:40 – Showing Up Without “Fixing”
27:55 – Using Our Voices to Lift Other Women
32:40 – Closing Reflections
33:56 – Episode Close

Happy Galentine’s Day from all of us at Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R.

Today, we’re celebrating the women who show up, tell the truth, hold space, and remind us who we are when we forget. May you feel seen, valued, and supported; and may you reach out to a friend and let her know the difference she makes in your life.

Here’s to friendship that is intentional, affirming, and powerful in all the quiet, everyday ways that matter most.

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Episode title and number:  When Blindness Becomes Your Superpower | Artist Sadie McFarland 1-#3

Summary of the show:
In this episode of Connected & Curious with Andy, host Andy Chadwick interviews 24-year-old artist and content creator Sadie McFarland. Sadie, who lives with optic nerve hypoplasia and panhypopituitarism, shares how she navigates her personal and professional life while advocating for greater accessibility and understanding.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
00:00 – Podcast Introduction & Welcome
01:15 – Introducing Sadie McFarland and Her Whimsical Art Journey
05:03 – Navigating Life and the Digital World with Visual Impairments
08:43 – Workplace Accessibility and Building a Community for Advocacy
13:18 – Inclusive Design and How to Properly Assist Blind Individuals
17:44 – Creative Expression through Musical Theater and Worship Flags
22:13 – Faith as a Foundation and the Joy of Custom Art
30:52 - Final Message of Hope and How to Connect with Sadie

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Connect with Sadie McFarland:

• TikTok Shop: @beautifullyblindartbysadie also Instagram & Facebook
• TikTok (personal): @sadiemcfarland1
• Facebook: @sadiemcfarland
• Instagram: @sadiemcfarland

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• Subscribe to our YouTube channel @BoldBlindBeauty
• Check out our website www.boldblindbeauty.com

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Episode title and number: Holiday Heart-to-Heart: Friendship, Courage, and Our Favorite Things 5-#11

Summary of the show:
This year‑end episode of Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. is a “favorite things” celebration where the team shares what brought them joy, the bold moments that stretched their courage, and how they supported one another through big life changes. They close by naming fun, fearless actions for the new year—setting boundaries, embracing the unknown, and deepening their impact—while reminding listeners they are bold, brilliant, and that their journeys matter.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome 
01:03 – Favorite Thing This Year
07:21 – “Wow, I Did That” Courage Moment
15:16 – Who Inspired You on the Team
25:05 – Fun, Fearless Action for the New Year
31:50 – Closing Reflections

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Featuring:

• Andy Chadwick
• Anne Mok
• Dana Hinnant
• Gabby Mendonca
• Nasreen Bhutta
• Sylvia Stinson-Perez
• Stephanae McCoy

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• Subscribe to our YouTube channel @BoldBlindBeauty
• Check out our website www.boldblindbeauty.com

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Episode title and number:  The Misconceptions About Blindness That Cost Me Years 5-#9

Summary of the show:
In this Connected & Curious with Andy podcast episode, Anne Mok—a mom, author, and accidental influencer—discusses her vision loss, motherhood, and finding purpose amid challenges. She highlights everyday joys, her book Resilience and Purpose, and myths about blindness, while emphasizing community support, inclusive design, and authentic representation. Her narrative shows resilience emerging from life's difficulties through empathy and connection.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction 
04:31 – Diagnosis and Living With Cone Rod Dystrophy
09:52 – Misconceptions About Blindness and Representation
15:18 – Becoming the Accidental Influencer and Building Community
19:48 – From Speaking Contest to TEDx Stage
23:26 – Motherhood, Compassion, and Raising Kind Kids
26:03 – Writing the Book: Grief, Trauma, and Reframing the Past
27:38 – Everyday Frustrations in an Inaccessible World
30:13 – Safety, Identity, and Moving Through the World With a Cane
34:02 – How to Support the Blind and Low Vision Community​

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Bio for Anne Mok:
Anne Mok is a blind storyteller, speaker, author, and advocate redefining what it means to lead a purposeful life. Named one of the Top 40 Blind Influencers in 2025, Anne’s influence extends far beyond her platform, engaging audiences and creating meaningful change in the blind and visually impaired community. 

Diagnosed with cone-rod dystrophy, Anne’s journey with sight loss led her to embrace advocacy as a way to educate, empower, and create change. Her work aligns with Bold Blind Beauty’s mission of promoting Access, Inclusion, and Representation (A.I.R.)™, ensuring that blind and visually impaired individuals thrive in their passions and claim equal representation in every aspect of life. 

Anne uses her platform to educate, advocate, and empower others. Through social media and public speaking, she raises awareness about accessibility and inclusivity, sharing heartfelt stories and practical tools that inspire others to turn adversity into purpose.  

Connecting with Anne:

● Instagram: @purposeinview
● Website: www.purposeinview.com
● LinkedIn: @annemokpurposeinview
● TEDx Talk: Blind Sighted | Anne Mok | TEDx SFU
● Book: Resilience and Pur

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Episode title and number: How InnoSearch AI Enhances Equitable Shopping 5-#8

Summary of the show:
In this episode of Bold Blind Beauty on A.I.R., returning guest Patrick Long shares innovations at InnoSearch AI that enhance shopping for blind and low-vision users, including AI integration, voice commands, and personalized recommendations. He also highlights their accessible storefront, partnerships with organizations such as Be My Eyes and the NFB, international expansion, and ongoing improvements to the platform’s future.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
00:00 Introduction 
00:12 Meet the Hosts and Today's Guest
01:06 Discussion on Equitable Shopping Experiences
05:01 Patrick Long on InnoSearch AI Innovations
14:40 User Feedback and AI Enhancements
16:08 Voice Command and Accessibility Features
25:49 Flight Booking and Concierge Services
28:46 International Expansion and Partnerships
32:02 Future of Accessible E-Commerce
34:54 Closing Remarks and Community Engagement

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Bio for Patrick Long:
Patrick Long is a mission-driven founder and accessibility innovator passionate about making technology truly inclusive. As CEO of InnoSearch AI, he leads the creation of AI tools that empower blind, low-vision, and senior users to shop, travel, and access the digital world independently.

Connecting with Innosearch AI:

• Website: innosearch.ai 
• Dial & Chat: 1-8-5-5 S-H-O-P G-P-T or 1-8-5-5 7-4-6 7-4-7-8
• Email: [email protected]

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• Subscribe to our YouTube channel @BoldBlindBeauty
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Episode title and number: Stephanae McCoy on Redefining Bold and Beautiful 5-#7

Summary of the show:
In this episode of 'Connected and Curious with Andy,' host Andy Chadwick interviews Stephanae McCoy, founder of Bold Blind Beauty. They discuss Stephanae’s journey from shyness to advocacy, challenges and triumphs as a visually impaired leader, and the importance of empathy and inclusion. The episode ends with a message of kindness and the announcement of a new accessibility-focused collaboration.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to Connected and Curious with Andy
01:06 Introducing Stephanae McCoy
03:27 Steph's Early Life and Inspirations
09:15 The Impact of Blindness
13:38 Defining Home and Self-Love
22:00 Facing Misconceptions and Bias
26:14 Defining Bold and Beautiful
32:13 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
35:06  Final Remarks

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Connecting With Stephanae McCoy: 

• LinkedIn: @stephanaemccoy
• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: @boldblindbeauty
• TikTok: @boldblindbeauty
• YouTube: @boldblindbeauty

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• Join our Instagram community @BoldBlindBeauty
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel @BoldBlindBeauty
• Check out our website www.boldblindbeauty.com

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Episode title and number: The Intersection of Blindness, Transportation, and Advocacy with Ron Brooks & Anthony Corona 5-#6

Summary of the show:
Hosts Nasreen Bhutta, Sylvia Stinson Perez, and Gabby Mendonca explore how disability, transportation, and advocacy connect, joined by guests Ron Brooks and Anthony Corona. The episode spotlights their advocacy work for inclusive transportation. They share challenges, wins, and the importance of combining stories with data, local involvement, and coalition-building. Listeners get practical travel tips and are encouraged to help drive systemic change.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Hosts Introduction
01:57 Guest Introductions: Ron Brooks and Anthony Corona
02:12 Personal Journeys of Sight Loss
10:49 Challenges in Advocating for Accessible Transportation
13:33 Bold Blind Beauty Byte: Travel Essentials
17:15 Successful Collaborations in Advocacy
26:30 Future Innovations in Transportation
31:00 How to Advocate for Better Transportation
33:27 Connecting with Our Guests
35:07 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Bios for Ron & Anthony:
Ron Brooks is the founder of Accessible Avenue and Senior Director for Policy and Stakeholder Engagement at UZURV, a leader in accessible rideshare. With 32 years of experience in public transit, Ron is dedicated to making transportation accessible to everyone, especially people with disabilities. He’s a frequent presenter, co-authored “All Aboard,” and actively serves on several disability advocacy boards.

Anthony Corona is the founder and executive producer of the Sunday edition, a family of podcasts and digital media content services. For almost 6 years, a Sunday edition family has been producing quality, entertaining, educational, and fun podcasts, special events, and discussions. Anthony lives in Miami with his partner and four dogs who believe they run the world! Look for Anthony on your social media, Substack, and search for 'Sunday Edition with Anthony Corona,' where you can find your favorite podcasts.

Connecting with Ron & Anthony:

• Ron Brooks: accessibleavenue.net, www.uzurv.com, LinkedIn @Ron Brooks
• Anthony Corona: opendoorsnfp.org, email - [email protected]

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