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 representation, and pathways for people with disabilities in all industry levels.

Co-hosts Ryan Maxwell, Christine Barosi, and Marta DeVito, delve into their backgrounds and aspirations, contributing to a conversation that highlights the significance of beauty for everyone, including individuals with visual impairments. Dana shares her sight loss journey, the challenges and triumphs of pursuing a career in the beauty industry as a visually impaired individual, and discusses the evolving recognition of blind and visually impaired women in beauty and makeup. The episode also covers natural skin care methods and the role of beauty in self-esteem and representation.

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Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
00:00 | Welcome to the Replay Edition!
01:51 | Intern Takeover 
02:28 | Meet the Interns: Diverse Backgrounds, United by Passion
05:37 | A Beauty Editor's Journey
06:06 | Breaking Barriers in Beauty
11:12 | Empowerment Through Beauty
13:42 | Natural Skincare Tips from an Expert
15:32 | Supporting Bold Blind Beauty's Mission
16:27 | Wrapping Up

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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 confidently and independently. The show delves into the development process, challenges faced, and the impact of the tool on accessibility and inclusion. Furthermore, it highlights Estée Lauder's commitment to inclusivity and advice for other companies on enhancing accessibility in their products or services.

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Robin Shum's Bio:
Robin Shum is an Inclusive Technology product manager on the Innovation and Emerging Technologies team at the Estée Lauder Companies. With a background in Linguistics and Technological Systems Management, she sits at the intersection of technology and inclusive design. Currently, as the Product Owner of the Voice-enabled Makeup Assistant, ELC’s first app that makes beauty more accessible for the Blind and low-vision community, Robin merges thoughtful co-creation with championing digital accessibility. She is passionate about the future of inclusive design and accessibility in the beauty industry. 

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
00:00 | Introduction to Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R.
00:42 | Celebrating International Women's Day with Robin Shum
01:40 | The Inspiration Behind the Voice-enabled Makeup Assistant
05:00 | Challenges and Learnings in Developing the Makeup Assistant
07:19 | Dana's Beauty Byte 
08:52 | Collaboration with the Blind Community
12:11 | Advice for Enhancing Inclusivity in Products and Services
14:47 | The Future of Inclusive Technology in the Beauty Industry
15:26 | Availability of the Voice-enabled Makeup Assistant
16:06 | Connecting with Robin Shum
16:22 | Closing Remarks and Thanks

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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 advice and tips for other visually impaired individuals navigating the dating scene. This episode offers an opportunity to challenge stereotypes, encouraging greater understanding, empathy, and inclusivity.

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Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
00:06 | Introduction and Episode Overview
02:23 | Meet the Guest: Kiran Kaja
05:38 | Navigating the World of Dating Apps
11:09 | Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. Podcast Promotion
12:04 | Addressing Stereotypes and Misconceptions
15:09 |  Building Connections and Communication Strategies
20:38 | Dana's Beauty Byte
22:40 | Advice for Visually Impaired Individuals in the Dating Scene
26:33 | Connecting with Kiran Kaja
28:05 | Closing Remarks and Episode Wrap-up

Bio: Kiran is a blind tech professional working as a Principal Product Manager at Amazon.  He lives in Berkeley, California with his 2-year-old golden retriever Seeing Eye dog who is coincidentally named India. He grew up in India but travelled to over 50 countries and lived in the UK and the US in his career. In his free time, Kiran likes to hike, go on tandem bike rides, and work on his model railroad layout.

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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 disability rights, living an authentic life, and recognizing inherent self-worth despite any challenges. They speak about their aspirations for the year ahead for the 'Bold Blind Beauty' platform and emphasize the mission of advocating for A.I.R. (Access, Inclusion, and Representation).

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Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:23 Reflections on the Past Year and Future Aspirations
01:26 Personal Empowerment Messages: Nasreen's Message
02:03 Personal Empowerment Messages: Stephanae's Message
04:35 Personal Empowerment Messages: Dana's Message
04:57 Personal Empowerment Messages: Sylvia's Message
07:16 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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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.

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Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
00:00 | Welcome
02:32 | Mara's sight loss journey and how she became an Instagram influencer
05:27| Which beauty decade is your favorite and what makes it so special?
09:18 | What beauty ritual or self-care practice do you consider essential?
18:09| Access, Inclusion, and Representation Unveiled
19:03| What skills or techniques have you adapted into your beauty routine?
24:21| Handling questions from onlookers when using the white cane

Connecting With Mara Lauren Hutchinson:

• Instagram @atemara

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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.

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Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
00:00 | Welcome
00:41 | Understanding Usher Syndrome and Our Guest's Journey
03:04 | Personal & Professional Journey of an Audiologist Living with Usher Syndrome
05:38 | Daily Challenges of an Audiologist with Usher Syndrome
07:22 | Adaptive Skills and Assistive Technologies
10:34 | Communication Style & Strategies
13:37 | How to Maintain Healthy and Well Functioning Hearing
16:10 | Assisted Hearing Devices for Those with Moderate Hearing Loss
18:17| The Beauty of Being an Audiologist with Hearing and Sight Loss
20:56 | Beyond Hearing Aids
21:46 | How Often Should Our Hearing be Tested
23:32 | A Triumphant Celebration

Connecting With Dr. Jasmine Simmons:

• Instagram @drjasminesimmons
• Facebook @drjasminesimmons
• Website (Soon to be unveiled) drjasminesimmons.com

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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 replaces them with a more accurate and empathetic understanding of what it means to be blind. Our audience will gain a fresh perspective on blindness, fostering greater inclusivity and respect for those living with visual impairments.

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Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
1:55 | The inside track on heightened senses
9:55 | The scoop on using mobile devices and technology
15:01 | The skinny on job competence
23:14 | A few funny misconceptions
13:57 | Blindness & intelligence
24:15 | Blindness & safety
25:43 | Respecting boundaries

For more information on this topic check out Sylvia's article:
My Top 10 Debunked Myths About Blindness

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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.

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Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
2:20 | Laurel's blindness  journey
4:07 | Ken's sight loss journey
5:17 | How people on the blindness spectrum sense colors
12:51 | Laurel's experience living with Synesthesia
13:57 | Ken's insightful research on Synesthesia
16:06 | Supporting Bold Blind Beauty
17:57 | Sharing our favorite colors and why
24:18 | Dana's Beauty Byte

Additional Resource:
Hearing Color, Seeing Sound. This is Synesthesia

Connecting With Our Guests:

• Laurel Henry 
  •  Facebook: @LaurelHenry
  • email address: [email protected]
• Ken Meeker
  • LinkedIn: @KenMeekerAZ
  • Website: Vitality Career Coaching
  • Podcast: Dissing My Ability

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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. Even those of us who cannot physically speak, we still have a voice.

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Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
1:24 | Meeting Satauna & Roy
3:03 | What is audio description?
7:55 | How can we paint a picture with our voices?
11:52 | How to effectively use our voices
16:38 | The authenticity factor
21:39 | Power of the Voice in Writing
28:06 | How to get started in voice acting
29:47 | Connecting with Satauna & Roy

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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!

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Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
0:00 | Welcome
1:35 | How do you define taste?
6:23 | How does taste impact our lives?
11:06 | What is a refined palette &  how do we develop it?
15:12 | How does our sense of taste change over time?
19:55 | How can we experience taste to its fullest?
27:01 | Connecting with Chef Regina and Sassy

Connecting With Chef Regina & Sassy:

• Regina
  • Facebook @ReginaMitchell
  • Instagram @ReginaDMitchell
  • Email [email protected]
  • MONTHLY VIRTUAL SPRING COOKING SERIES
    Join us as we take on The Classics and do a little revamping.  For details and what we’re dishing up, request access by sending a note to [email protected]
    
    COOKING CHALLENGE
    Chef Regina Monthly Email Cooking and Baking Challenge 
    A chance to connect and cook with other foodies and friends as we challenge ourselves to new recipes, kitchen skills, creativity, and have fun each month!
    
    For details and information on which recipes we’re dishing up and on how to enter for the e-Gift Card of the month, please email Chef Regina [email protected]
• Sassy
  • Jolie Tea Company
  • Facebook @pawsitivelysassy

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