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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

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• 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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Episode title and number: My Heart Is Not Blind Podcast featuring Michael Nye Season 3 - #3

Brief summary of the show: In this special edition of Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R., we are delighted to host Michael Nye, photographer, author, and podcaster. During the first half of the show, Steph chats with Michael about his newly launched podcast, My Heart Is Not Blind. In the second half, we re-air a lightly edited version of Season 1 Episode 2 highlighting Sylvia Stinson-Perez one of Michael's featured participants.

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Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
0:00 | Welcome
2:10 | Getting To Know Michael Nye
7:20 | Michael's Approach To Storytelling
9:40 | The Creative Process
10:55 | What Discrimination Looks Like
13:46 | Finding The Podcast
17:04 | The Replay From 2021
17:28 | Sylvia Stinson-Perez Audio Clip
22:34 | What Prompted The Project
24:37 | Powerful Lesson Learned

My Heart Is Not Blind Podcast:

• Spotify
• Apple

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Episode title and number: The Evocative Nature of Fragrance featuring Susan Baillely Season 3 - #2

Brief summary of the show:
My co-hosts, Nasreen Bhutta, Sylvia Stinson-Perez, and Dana Hinnant were ecstatic to talk with Procter & Gamble's Susan Baillely. Susan is an authority on fragrance and we could hardly wait to learn more about her and her work as she has a wealth of knowledge about perfume. And you won't want to miss Dana's Beauty Byte for perfume tips.

Susan Baillely's Bio:
Susan Baillely is a Perfumer ‘a Nose’, Senior Scientist in Research & Development, Global Beauty Care for the Procter & Gamble Company.  Susan joined P&G’s R&D organization in 1989, after graduating from the University of St. Andrews in the UK with a 1st class honors in Chemistry. Additionally, Susan is an Accessibility Leader for P&G, driving awareness and action on accessible design for the company.

Susan currently leads perfume formulation design for Personal and Skin Care products in R&D at Mason Business Center, P&G Cincinnati, USA.  Within Beauty she has also led perfume formulation design for Anti Perspirants, Deodorants and Shave Care.   She is also active in perfume development of new characters inspired by emerging global market trends.

Susan is a member of the People with Disabilities Affinity Lead Team at P&G.  She leverages her personal Low Vision experience to drive positive change for P&G’s employees and consumers worldwide. She is a Board member for Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually impaired.  She is married to Gerard, and they have 2 sons Jean-Louis and Jean-Pierre.

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Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:

0:00 | Welcome
2:12 | Susan's sight loss journey
3:41 | How do you do job while on the blindness spectrum?
5:07 | How are fragrances made?
8:31 | How is the fragrance industry adopting accessibility for consumers
11:08 | What do you like most about being a perfumer?
13:02 | Supporting Bold Blind Beauty
13:39 | What route did you take to become a perfumer?
15:16 | What are the most popular fragrances for men & women?
20:29 | Beauty Byte
22:11 | How do we choose a fragrance that works best for us?
23:35 | Do people with visual impairments have a heightened level of small than our sighted counterparts?
25:44 | What is an absolute no-no when it comes to using fragrance?
26:27 | What is the perfect amount of fragrance to use?

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Episode title and number: My BOLD for 2023 is... Season 3 - #1

Brief summary of the show:
In recognition of the new year, we here at Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. asked a few of our previously featured guests to share what their BOLD for 2023 is. We love their answers and hope you do too. Here are their names in order of appearance: Anne Mok, Roy Samuelson, Caroline Desrosiers, Melody Goodspeed, Rudy Gaskins, and Catarina Rivera.

Our hosts, Nasreen Bhutta, Dana Hinnant, Stephanae McCoy, and Sylvia Stinson-Perez get in on the fun by sharing their bolds. Then Dana provides her Beauty Byte followed by a brief discussion.

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Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
0:00 | Welcome
0:37 | What it means to be bold
3:00 | My BOLD for 2023 is...
15:50 | Supporting Bold Blind Beauty
16:30 | Dana's Beauty Byte
18:92 | Viva Magenta
27:20 | Upcoming features

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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

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Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
0:00 | Introductions
4:06 | Share your favorite holiday tradition
8:29 | What is your favorite holiday guilty pleasure
13:28 | What is your favorite holiday memory?
21:33 | One word to describe the holidays
24:48 | Holiday beauty trends with Dana

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Episode title and number: Looking Beyond Eyesight Featuring Dr. Hoby Wedler & Jackie Summers | Season 2 - #10

Brief summary of the show:
Welcome to Season 2 Episode  10 of Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R.  This month's episode centers on a beautiful partnership of two individuals who come together to create a unified front to combat systemic barriers. Topics revolve around barrier-breaking, sensory literacy, privilege, diversity, blindness, aromatic symphony, and more.

Dr. Hoby Wedler's Bio:
Dr. Hoby Wedler is an insightful, disarming, and passionate thinker who loves to bring people together to help them see new possibilities. With the heart of a teacher, Hoby helps turn dreams into realities. Hoby has been completely blind since birth. He is a chemist, an entrepreneur, a sensory expert, and is driven by his passion for innovative, creative, and insightful thinking. Hoby is remarkably tuned into his surroundings and has frequently chosen to walk the unbeaten paths in life over known territories. In 2016, Hoby earned his Ph.D. in organic chemistry from UC Davis. His fearlessness is infectious, and he has actively paved the way for others to join him in his quest to follow passions regardless of the challenges that lie ahead.

Jackie Summers' Bio:
An acclaimed author, public speaker, and entrepreneur, Jackie Summers is the founder of JackFromBrooklyn Inc. and the creator of the award-winning Sorel Liqueur. After being diagnosed with a spinal tumor and given a small chance to live, Jackie Summers not only beat those odds, but left his decades-long corporate career to create Sorel as a way to honor his Barbadian heritage. Following 623 failed attempts, Summers perfected the first and only shelf-stable sorrel liqueur. Most recently, Summers was nominated for the James Beard Media Award for Personal Essay, Long Form, and was honored among Wine Enthusiast’s Future 40 and Food & Wine magazine’s Drinks Innovators of the Year. Summers’ mission is to tell stories of marginalized peoples in their own voices.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
0:00 | Welcome
2:16 | How Hoby & Jackie Met
6:36| Hoby's Blindness Journey
16:40 | Jackie Speaks On Hoby's Contributions
21:05 | Jackie's Background & Build Your Own Table
24:37 | Hoby's Crash Course On Sensory Literacy
32:52 | Jackie Talks About Sorel's 2022 Awards
37:44 | A Little History On Sorel
38:43 | Connecting With Hoby & Jackie

Connecting With Hoby Wedler & Jackie Summers

• Website: hobywedler.com
• Social Media Platforms:  @HobyWedler
• Email: [email protected]
• Jackie's Website: sorelofficial.com
• Instagram: @theliquortarian
• Personal: @JackieSummers

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