Made For Us

'I don't need fixing - the world does': Lucy Edwards on redefining disability


Listen Later

We’re kicking off Season 2 of Made for Us with Lucy Edwards, a trailblazing broadcaster, author and content creator who is redefining perceptions of disability.

Lucy shares her journey of navigating life as a blind woman, from losing her vision at 17 to becoming a disability advocate and consultant to major brands to creating content that's been seen by millions. The conversation covers:

  • Lucy’s viral wedding, where she and her husband gave guests a glimpse into her world
  • Her book, Blind, Not Broken, a memoir and guide to overcoming loss and embracing self-acceptance
  • The challenges of living in a world that often overlooks accessibility
  • Lucy’s work with global brands like Pantene and Barbie-maker Mattel, and her plans to launch a makeup line with inclusivity at its core

If you enjoyed this conversation as much as we enjoyed bringing it to you, we’d be thrilled if you could leave us a 5-star rating! Your support means more listeners will be able to discover the show. Thank you!

About Lucy Edwards 

Lucy Edwards is a blind broadcaster, journalist, author, and digital content creator who has become a leading advocate for accessibility and inclusivity. 

Lucy uses platforms like TikTok and YouTube to educate her audience about living with blindness while championing equality. Lucy is the author of Blind, Not Broken and the children's book Ella Jones vs The Sun Stealer.

Learn more about Lucy Edwards: https://www.lucyedwards.com

Follow Lucy Edwards on Instagram: @LucyEdwardsOfficial

Follow Lucy Edwards on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lucyedwards

---

Connect with  Made for Us

  • Show notes and transcripts: https://made-for-us.captivate.fm/
  • Newsletter: https://madeforuspodcast.beehiiv.com/ 
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/madeforuspodcast 
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeforuspodcast/ 

---

Season 2 credits:

Creator/producer/host: Tosin Sulaiman

Graphic design: Judith Raynault | Cover art: Valentin Grimoux

Audio engineer: Justin Orive | Marketing intern: Abigail Brierley

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Made For UsBy Tosin Sulaiman

  • 4.6
  • 4.6
  • 4.6
  • 4.6
  • 4.6

4.6

11 ratings


More shows like Made For Us

View all
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! by NPR

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

38,621 Listeners

The Moth by The Moth

The Moth

27,250 Listeners

Hidden Brain by Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam

Hidden Brain

43,373 Listeners

Science Vs by Spotify Studios

Science Vs

11,998 Listeners

Today, Explained by Vox

Today, Explained

10,059 Listeners

Throughline by NPR

Throughline

15,930 Listeners

SmartLess by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

SmartLess

57,900 Listeners

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart by Comedy Central

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

10,259 Listeners

Canardian by Pod the North

Canardian

0 Listeners

Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes) by Team Coco & Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson

Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes)

3,276 Listeners

Chance Encounters by CNN Audio

Chance Encounters

58 Listeners

Good Hang with Amy Poehler by The Ringer

Good Hang with Amy Poehler

6,508 Listeners

Happy Enough by The Globe and Mail

Happy Enough

18 Listeners

Big Time by Apple TV+ / Campside Media

Big Time

265 Listeners

The Nature Of with Willow Defebaugh by Atmos

The Nature Of with Willow Defebaugh

44 Listeners