Navigating Life with Vision Loss: Kick-starting 2024 with Better Financial Knowledge - Episode 1

On this episode of 'Navigating Life with Vision Loss,' host Kim Wardlow is joined by Chris Peterson, founder of Penny Forward, a non-profit providing financial education programs tailored to the needs of the blind community. The discussion uncovers several crucial financial literacy components like understanding compound interest, the significance of credit health and reports, the importance of budgeting, and the concept of high-yield savings accounts. They also discuss changes in credit report access due to COVID-19, identity theft protection, and the value of having a budget oriented towards actual spending. Kim and Chris highlight the mission of Penny Forward and share insightful tips on financial management for individuals with vision loss.

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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:31 New Year and New Beginnings

01:00 Guest Introduction: Chris Peterson

01:50 Understanding Penny Forward

02:48 Introduction to the Book Club

03:38 The Importance of Financial Literacy

04:49 The Role of Penny Forward in Financial Literacy

06:05 Understanding Financial Knowledge

08:06 The Power of Compound Interest

12:00 Maintaining Credit Health

19:32 The Importance of Budgeting

23:42 Closing Remarks and Preview of Next Episode

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Navigating Life with Vision Loss: A Discussion with Ed Henkler, the Blind Guide

In this podcast episode of 'Navigating Life with Vision Loss', host Kim Wardlow discusses the journey of adapting to vision loss with her guest, Ed Henkler, also known as 'The Blind Guide'. Ed shares his experiences and insights brought on by his mother's struggle with macular degeneration, leading him to become an advocate for those coping with vision loss. They also tackle the roles of caretaker vs caregiver, impacts on relationships, the importance of continuing life's joys and the value of assistive technologies. Towards the end, they discuss gift ideas for individuals with vision loss as the holiday season approaches.

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00:09 Introduction and Welcome

00:35 Upcoming Changes and Colorado Gives Day

01:24 Guest Introduction and Holiday Traditions

02:43 The Blind Guide: A Journey of Vision Loss

03:14 Personal Story: Mother's Vision Loss and Adaptation

06:43 The Role of Caregivers and Caretakers

12:09 Navigating Social Interactions and Relationships After Vision Loss

19:29 Holiday Gift Guide and Recommendations

25:43 The Importance of Independence and Normalcy

28:26 Adapting Activities and Hobbies for the Visually Impaired

29:49 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

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Navigating Life with Vision Loss: A Journey with Penny Melville Brown, the Blind Baker

In this episode of 'Navigating Life with Vision Loss', the host Kim Wardlow interviews Penny Melville Brown, the blind baker. They discuss her experiences cooking with chefs around the world and the reactions she received from them. She talks about her favorite Christmas recipes with a step-by-step guide on how she prepares them. Penny also recounts a few accidents that have required her to adjust and adapt to new physical limitations, detailing her personal recovery journey and how it intertwined with her passion for cooking. In the face of adversity, she remains determined to share her knowledge with visually impaired people, inspiring them to reassume their confidence in the kitchen and improve their social interactions.

Website: https://www.pennymelvillebrown.com/baking-blind/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bakingblind6744

00:09 Introduction and Welcome

00:47 Interview with Penny Melville Brown, the Blind Baker

01:06 Penny's Experiences with Chefs Around the World

06:14 Penny's Car Accident and Recovery Journey

09:22 Penny's Continued Passion for Cooking Despite Challenges

09:43 Penny's Project Completion and Recovery

11:20 Penny's Online Cooking Demonstrations During COVID

12:43 Penny's Recent Accident and Current Situation

13:27 Penny's Involvement with the Talking Newspaper Federation

17:00 Penny's Cooking Techniques and Tips

24:39 Penny's Christmas Cooking Traditions

39:31 Conclusion and Farewell

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Navigating Life with Vision Loss: Journey of Penny Melville Brown | AINC Podcast

Kim Wardlow hosts another episode of Navigating Life with Vision Loss, brought to you by AINC. In this episode, renowned blind chef Penny Melville Brown shares her inspiring journey from serving as a Commander in the Royal Navy to becoming an award-winning author and a blind cooking sensation, all while battling her deteriorating eyesight. Penny shares her personal experiences, immense life challenges, and her determination to bring about a positive change in society's perspective towards disabled people. There's a lot to learn from her amazing food adventures across the world. Penny's story stands as a testament to chasing one's ambition despite all odds.

00:09 Introduction and Welcome

00:32 Upcoming Events and Announcements

00:59 Introduction to Guest: Penny Melville Brown

02:24 Penny's Journey: Early Life and Career

06:17 Facing Vision Loss and Adapting

08:43 Continuing Career Despite Vision Loss

18:43 Transitioning to Self-Employment

23:08 The Holman Prize and Cooking Around the World

32:45 Inspiring Stories from the Journey

34:01 Closing Remarks and Thanksgiving Wishes

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Navigating Life with Vision Loss - The Art of Blind Grilling & More with Chris Peltz

In this enlightening podcast episode, Kim Wardlow hosts Chris Peltz, a blind grillmaster who lost his vision to retinitis pigmentosa. Listen as they discuss the creative ways Chris continues to cook, grill, and even hunt despite his vision loss. They address safety considerations, useful equipment, and delicious dishes that can be prepared on the grill, including an unforgettable smoked turkey recipe just in time for Thanksgiving. Chris also shares on his channel, Blind Grilling, and encourages everyone to expand their horizons on what is possible regardless of physical or visual limitations.

00:09 Introduction to the Podcast

00:44 Guest Introduction: Chris Peltz

01:25 Chris's Journey with Vision Loss

01:44 Chris's Grilling Experience

02:30 Chris's Life Story and His Passion for Grilling

05:10 The Birth of the Blind Grilling Experience

08:38 Tips for Safe Grilling

11:26 Choosing the Right Grill

17:59 Grilling Techniques and Tools

24:30 Favorite Foods to Grill

29:59 Grilling for Thanksgiving

36:36 Chris's Hunting Experience

38:56 How to Connect with Chris and Blind Grilling

40:14 Closing Remarks

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In this new November we are going to be talking all about food! With Thanksgiving right around the corner and the Christmas holiday season there are a lot of things to be on the look out for when navigating your kitchen. Debrah Erickson from The Blind Kitchen joins Kim on this wonderful episode. If you have any questions please reach out to us at [email protected]. If you would like to follow along with this episode please click on the link for the transcription.

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Welcome to a special edition of Navigating Life with Vision Loss! In this episode, Kim talks with the amazing ladies from Bold Blind Beauty. This company is amazing at working to bring information to those who are on the blindness spectrum and making it accessible to those who are sighted if they have an interest in the blind community.

If you would like to find out more information about bold blind beauty, you can check out their website at www.boldblindbeauty.com.

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Do you like to bargain shop? Do you like to find hidden gems at flea markets, and thrift and consignments stores? We do! We're talking about that and so much more on this episode of Navigating Life with Vision Loss.

We're changing our name and if you would like to help in changing the name of our podcast Aftersight with Penn Street, please send your suggestions to [email protected]

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Kim is out this week, and Jonathan and Lauren take over the show to talk about the basics of skin and hair care. There is a lot of information in this episode, so if you need the resources, go check out our page www.aincolorado.org/resources.

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Growing up we have all heard the words yes and no. However, we don't really understand the power of those words until they come full circle, and we start realizing the power in those two simple words. Cindy is an educator of nearly 30 years, and her experience from homeschooling to juvenile correctional facilities to private and public teaching and administration to now professorship gives her a unique authority to speak to the power of yes. We hope this show helps you navigate your life with vision loss.

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