You've heard the term "soft skills" used. You've heard it mentioned on an IEP somewhere. What are some real, tangible examples of soft skills? Dani and Josh talk about how these skills help make life easier and how they start us on the path to adapting things to our individual needs. 

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Dani and Josh talk about their experiences interacting with family while being on the blindness spectrum and having albinism. They also talk about what possibilities there are and what experiences they've faced that make them want to do better when it comes to the possibility of raising their own respective families. 

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No matter where you are on the blindness spectrum, you use something, do something, squint at something, feel for something, or do something just to adapt and cope. It might be just a tool that you use, or a lifehack that you've just sort of kept to yourself, or it may just be something incredibly funny that you've experienced. Dani and Josh break down their experiences and laugh it up!

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The future is now! Dani and Josh talk about smart technology and how it plays a part in their every day lives. Josh talks about some possible other aspirations towards his own house, plus how much technology is too much for one home?

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Dani and Josh talk about their experiences traveling around their own communities while being visually impaired, plus Josh shares a story about renewing his driver's license at the DMV as a bioptic driver, and more fun and laughs!

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What goes into becoming an entrepreneur? How has the internet played a part in owning your own business? Dani and Josh crack the mics for the very first time since our new years episode to talk about what it takes to start your own business AND how technology has revolutionized how you can do just that!

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Does a new year really mean a new you, or do you have to work for it? What's involved in turning over a new leaf? Was 2020 such a bust, or were there glimmers of hope? Dani and Josh break down what they learned in 2020, what resolutions they've kept, the resolutions they're thinking of, and carrying over into 2021. Plus, why resolutions fail, the difference between resolutions and goals and how that correlates to your happiness, and - of course - this show wouldn't be Freedom Up Close without FOOD!  All this, plus a look ahead for Freedom Up Close for the new year!

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Dani and Josh prepare to round out the year on their penultimate episode of 2020 with their first holiday special. They talk traditions, music, food (yes, food), family, music, and movies plus, what to look for on their last episode of 2020!  

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Dani and Josh discuss the fear of beginning. Have you ever wanted to start a project, but then overthink the project to the point where you psych yourself out? Are you a perfectionist? Maybe an overachiever? Join the club! So are we!

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Dani and Josh share their experiences, pros, cons, and times where they were just flat out annoyed at the vision aids that they use. Plus, what's the most annoying test you've had to do at the doctor's office? Also, not every aid is going to work with everyone and that's okay! 

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