The Blind Chick

In this powerful conclusion to our three-part series with Dr. Charles Powell, we dive into his inspiring story of perseverance, professionalism, and pride. Charles shares a transformative moment in his career—an interview that turned into a life-changing opportunity with one of the largest oil and gas companies in the country. With authenticity and passion, he breaks down the stereotypes placed on the blind community—both from the outside world and within.

We talk about technology, independence, appearance, work ethic, and the need to raise the bar—not just for others to see what’s possible, but so our own community stops selling itself short. Dr. Powell also opens up about the influence of his blind grandfather, who ran a working farm with grit and dignity long before there was assistive technology.

This episode is a rally cry to challenge assumptions, claim our value, and celebrate the unsung mentors whose stories shaped us long before hashtags or headlines.

Key Topics Covered:

How Dr. Powell landed a role with a billion-dollar company

Challenging and embracing stereotypes in the blind community

Personal pride, grooming, and presentation as advocacy

Honoring the legacy of blind family members who paved the way

The role of representation in media and mentorship

The growing movement of disability pride and leadership

Why we must let go of control and allow purpose to grow organically

Quotable Moments:

“I didn’t do all this to prove I was blind and could do it. I did it because I wanted to contribute to my family.” – Dr. Charles Powell

“We need to break our own stereotypes before we expect the world to.” – Dr. Charles Powell

“You don't need a big start. Just start. The movement is already growing.” – Penn Street

Chapter Markers:

00:00 – Welcome and Introduction to Part 3 with Dr. Charles Powell

01:08 – Charles Returns to Finish His Story: The Job Interview That Changed Everything

03:40 – Showcasing Assistive Tech in the Interview

05:15 – The Surprise CEO Reveal and Job Offer

06:55 – Working for a Billion-Dollar Company

08:20 – Breaking Stereotypes from the Inside

10:30 – Blind Pride: Dressing, Grooming, and Showing Up

12:05 – Public Perception vs. Blind Capability

13:40 – Changing the Narrative Within the Blind Community

15:05 – Penn Reflects on Representation and Role Models

16:30 – Building a Movement: Connection, Advocacy, and Collaboration

18:25 – Celebrate the Wins and Keep the Fire Burning

20:00 – Charles on Legacy: Honoring His Blind Grandfather

23:00 – The Real Motivation: Family, Not Fame

25:10 – Penn on Learning from Her Mom’s Low Vision Journey

26:30 – Closing Remarks and Call to Action

28:00 – Gratitude for the Audience and Aftersight Team

28:45 – Final Encouragement: Be Kind to Yourself and Others

Final Words from Penn:

“To all our listeners: thank you for making The Blind Chick a top-ranked show. Your ratings, your shares, your belief in what we’re doing—it’s everything. This week, be kind to yourself. Be kind to someone else. It’s good for your soul.”

Connect with Dr. Charles Powell:

You can find Dr. Powell and his organization, Divine Visions, online to learn more about his advocacy, consulting, and business support services.

Stay in Touch:

Follow The Blind Chick on your favorite podcast platform, leave a five-star review, and join us next week for another empowering conversation.

Produced by:

Jonathan Price at Aftersight | [email protected] | (720) 712-8856

In this powerful conclusion to our three-part series with Dr. Charles Powell, we dive into his inspiring story of perseverance, professionalism, and pride. Charles shares a transformative moment in his career—an interview that turned into a life-changing opportunity with one of the largest oil and gas companies in the country. With authenticity and passion, he breaks down the stereotypes placed on the blind community—both from the outside world and within.

We talk about technology, independence, appearance, work ethic, and the need to raise the bar—not just for others to see what’s possible, but so our own community stops selling itself short. Dr. Powell also opens up about the influence of his blind grandfather, who ran a working farm with grit and dignity long before there was assistive technology.

This episode is a rally cry to challenge assumptions, claim our value, and celebrate the unsung mentors whose stories shaped us long before hashtags or headlines.

Key Topics Covered:

How Dr. Powell landed a role with a billion-dollar company

Challenging and embracing stereotypes in the blind community

Personal pride, grooming, and presentation as advocacy

Honoring the legacy of blind family members who paved the way

The role of representation in media and mentorship

The growing movement of disability pride and leadership

Why we must let go of control and allow purpose to grow organically

Quotable Moments:

“I didn’t do all this to prove I was blind and could do it. I did it because I wanted to contribute to my family.” – Dr. Charles Powell

“We need to break our own stereotypes before we expect the world to.” – Dr. Charles Powell

“You don't need a big start. Just start. The movement is already growing.” – Penn Street

Chapter Markers:

00:00 – Welcome and Introduction to Part 3 with Dr. Charles Powell

01:08 – Charles Returns to Finish His Story: The Job Interview That Changed Everything

03:40 – Showcasing Assistive Tech in the Interview

05:15 – The Surprise CEO Reveal and Job Offer

06:55 – Working for a Billion-Dollar Company

08:20 – Breaking Stereotypes from the Inside

10:30 – Blind Pride: Dressing, Grooming, and Showing Up

12:05 – Public Perception vs. Blind Capability

13:40 – Changing the Narrative Within the Blind Community

15:05 – Penn Reflects on Representation and Role Models

16:30 – Building a Movement: Connection, Advocacy, and Collaboration

18:25 – Celebrate the Wins and Keep the Fire Burning

20:00 – Charles on Legacy: Honoring His Blind Grandfather

23:00 – The Real Motivation: Family, Not Fame

25:10 – Penn on Learning from Her Mom’s Low Vision Journey

26:30 – Closing Remarks and Call to Action

28:00 – Gratitude for the Audience and Aftersight Team

28:45 – Final Encouragement: Be Kind to Yourself and Others

Final Words from Penn:

“To all our listeners: thank you for making The Blind Chick a top-ranked show. Your ratings, your shares, your belief in what we’re doing—it’s everything. This week, be kind to yourself. Be kind to someone else. It’s good for your soul.”

Connect with Dr. Charles Powell:

You can find Dr. Powell and his organization, Divine Visions, online to learn more about his advocacy, consulting, and business support services.

Stay in Touch:

Follow The Blind Chick on your favorite podcast platform, leave a five-star review, and join us next week for another empowering conversation.

Produced by:

Jonathan Price at Aftersight | [email protected] | (720) 712-8856

In this inspiring second part of our conversation with Dr. Charles Powell, we dive deeper into his story of perseverance, grit, and triumph over systemic barriers. From taking the ADA bus to business college to washing dishes at Chick-fil-A while earning his third master’s degree, Dr. Powell shows us what it really means to defy expectations. When the world wouldn't hire him, he founded Divine Visions, a legal consulting business rooted in justice, faith, and service.

Dr. Powell unpacks the stigma blind individuals face in employment and challenges the notion of being "overqualified." He also shares the heartwarming story behind the name Divine Visions and how it reflects both his spiritual purpose and his unwavering clarity of vision. This episode is packed with real talk, legal advocacy, a splash of apple pie, and a whole lot of hope.

Contact Us:

📧 [email protected]

📞 (720) 712-8856

💬 Send us your questions or comments for Penn, Moses, or any of our Aftersight hosts!

Follow & Rate:

✅ Don’t forget to hit the five-star rating and subscribe!

📱 Join us on Facebook: The Blind Chick

Chapter Markers

00:00 – Welcome Back & Shoutout to Penn and Moses

01:05 – Charles Shares How He Enrolled in Paralegal School

02:45 – Learning Together: A Blind Student Meets Unsure Professors

04:48 – From 4.0 GPA to a Bachelor's and Beyond

06:50 – Applying for Jobs While Studying—Even as a Dishwasher

09:10 – The Chick-fil-A Hustle and Dishwasher Excellence

11:30 – Launching Divine Visions: When the System Says No

13:55 – Meaning Behind the Name ‘Divine Visions’

16:30 – Justice, Poverty, and a Slice of Apple Pie

18:55 – Consulting for the Same Offices That Rejected Him

21:00 – Overqualified? Or Just Threatening to the System?

23:20 – Why Blind Workers Make the Best Employees

25:45 – From Chick-fil-A to Corporate Oil and Gas: The Hook for Part 3

In this inspiring second part of our conversation with Dr. Charles Powell, we dive deeper into his story of perseverance, grit, and triumph over systemic barriers. From taking the ADA bus to business college to washing dishes at Chick-fil-A while earning his third master’s degree, Dr. Powell shows us what it really means to defy expectations. When the world wouldn't hire him, he founded Divine Visions, a legal consulting business rooted in justice, faith, and service.

Dr. Powell unpacks the stigma blind individuals face in employment and challenges the notion of being "overqualified." He also shares the heartwarming story behind the name Divine Visions and how it reflects both his spiritual purpose and his unwavering clarity of vision. This episode is packed with real talk, legal advocacy, a splash of apple pie, and a whole lot of hope.

Contact Us:

📧 [email protected]

📞 (720) 712-8856

💬 Send us your questions or comments for Penn, Moses, or any of our Aftersight hosts!

Follow & Rate:

✅ Don’t forget to hit the five-star rating and subscribe!

📱 Join us on Facebook: The Blind Chick

Chapter Markers

00:00 – Welcome Back & Shoutout to Penn and Moses

01:05 – Charles Shares How He Enrolled in Paralegal School

02:45 – Learning Together: A Blind Student Meets Unsure Professors

04:48 – From 4.0 GPA to a Bachelor's and Beyond

06:50 – Applying for Jobs While Studying—Even as a Dishwasher

09:10 – The Chick-fil-A Hustle and Dishwasher Excellence

11:30 – Launching Divine Visions: When the System Says No

13:55 – Meaning Behind the Name ‘Divine Visions’

16:30 – Justice, Poverty, and a Slice of Apple Pie

18:55 – Consulting for the Same Offices That Rejected Him

21:00 – Overqualified? Or Just Threatening to the System?

23:20 – Why Blind Workers Make the Best Employees

25:45 – From Chick-fil-A to Corporate Oil and Gas: The Hook for Part 3

In this raw and riveting episode of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses welcome the unforgettable Dr. Charles Powell—a blind legal consultant, business owner, and fierce advocate for accessibility and policy reform. Dr. Powell shares his powerful journey from sudden vision loss due to retinitis pigmentosa to battling alcoholism, identity loss, and depression—and ultimately rising with the help of his fiancée, his daughter, and a newfound community. With candor and humor, he takes listeners through the darkest day of his life and the transformation that followed.

This is the real story—what most people don’t hear after the success. Dr. Powell reminds us all that being “blind” doesn’t mean being broken.

🔹 Chapter Markers:

00:00 – Welcome to The Blind Chick

00:27 – Meet Dr. Charles Powell: “Blind, But Not Broken”

01:45 – The Day Everything Changed

05:13 – Depression, Alcohol, and Losing Identity

07:37 – A Daughter’s Words That Changed Everything

10:02 – First Steps: Community, Technology & iPhone Discovery

12:25 – Learning to Walk Proud with the White Cane

17:12 – From Pity Party to Progress

21:54 – Choosing Family Over Systems

24:11 – Becoming a Paralegal (And Owning the Room)

25:33 – Outro & What’s Next in Part 2

📲 Stay Connected:

Have a question or comment for Penn and Moses?

📧 Email: [email protected]

📞 Call: (720) 712-8856

🌐 Visit: Aftersight.org

In this raw and riveting episode of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses welcome the unforgettable Dr. Charles Powell—a blind legal consultant, business owner, and fierce advocate for accessibility and policy reform. Dr. Powell shares his powerful journey from sudden vision loss due to retinitis pigmentosa to battling alcoholism, identity loss, and depression—and ultimately rising with the help of his fiancée, his daughter, and a newfound community. With candor and humor, he takes listeners through the darkest day of his life and the transformation that followed.

This is the real story—what most people don’t hear after the success. Dr. Powell reminds us all that being “blind” doesn’t mean being broken.

🔹 Chapter Markers:

00:00 – Welcome to The Blind Chick

00:27 – Meet Dr. Charles Powell: “Blind, But Not Broken”

01:45 – The Day Everything Changed

05:13 – Depression, Alcohol, and Losing Identity

07:37 – A Daughter’s Words That Changed Everything

10:02 – First Steps: Community, Technology & iPhone Discovery

12:25 – Learning to Walk Proud with the White Cane

17:12 – From Pity Party to Progress

21:54 – Choosing Family Over Systems

24:11 – Becoming a Paralegal (And Owning the Room)

25:33 – Outro & What’s Next in Part 2

📲 Stay Connected:

Have a question or comment for Penn and Moses?

📧 Email: [email protected]

📞 Call: (720) 712-8856

🌐 Visit: Aftersight.org

In this exciting follow-up to Part 1, The Blind Chick brings together the voices behind Aftersight’s most beloved shows: Kim Wardlow (Navigating Life with Vision Loss), Bill Lundgren (Blindsight), Evan Starnes (Blind Level Tech), and Marty Sobo (Code Orange), hosted by Penn and Moses Street. This roundtable-style episode dives deep into the heart of each show, exploring their missions, major topics, most memorable moments, and where they’re heading in the future. Plus, we celebrate a major milestone—Jonathan Price’s three-year anniversary and his role in elevating Aftersight podcasts to a global stage. Join us as we laugh, reflect, and look forward to what’s next.

Whether you're tuning in for practical tips, powerful stories, mental health support, or emergency preparedness, this episode is a love letter to our listeners—and to the incredible community we’ve built together.

📌 Chapter Markers:

00:00 – Intro: Blindness as adventure

00:28 – Welcome back: Hosts Unleashed Pt. 2

01:15 – Navigating Life with Vision Loss: Kim’s vision and show overview

05:10 – Blind Level Tech: Evan’s mission, humor, and future goals

09:58 – The story behind BLT Bytes and the Sandwich of the Week

12:25 – Blindsight: Bill on mental health and normalizing therapy

17:05 – Perfectionism, hope, and emotional awareness

18:55 – Code Orange: Marty on preparedness and practical survival tips

21:20 – Thanking Jonathan Price and celebrating 500+ episodes

23:45 – The global growth and future of Aftersight podcasts

25:45 – Closing gratitude and encouragement

📞 Contact Us:

Have guest suggestions, feedback, or want to get involved?

📧 [email protected]

📞 (720) 712-8856

In this exciting follow-up to Part 1, The Blind Chick brings together the voices behind Aftersight’s most beloved shows: Kim Wardlow (Navigating Life with Vision Loss), Bill Lundgren (Blindsight), Evan Starnes (Blind Level Tech), and Marty Sobo (Code Orange), hosted by Penn and Moses Street. This roundtable-style episode dives deep into the heart of each show, exploring their missions, major topics, most memorable moments, and where they’re heading in the future. Plus, we celebrate a major milestone—Jonathan Price’s three-year anniversary and his role in elevating Aftersight podcasts to a global stage. Join us as we laugh, reflect, and look forward to what’s next.

Whether you're tuning in for practical tips, powerful stories, mental health support, or emergency preparedness, this episode is a love letter to our listeners—and to the incredible community we’ve built together.

📌 Chapter Markers:

00:00 – Intro: Blindness as adventure

00:28 – Welcome back: Hosts Unleashed Pt. 2

01:15 – Navigating Life with Vision Loss: Kim’s vision and show overview

05:10 – Blind Level Tech: Evan’s mission, humor, and future goals

09:58 – The story behind BLT Bytes and the Sandwich of the Week

12:25 – Blindsight: Bill on mental health and normalizing therapy

17:05 – Perfectionism, hope, and emotional awareness

18:55 – Code Orange: Marty on preparedness and practical survival tips

21:20 – Thanking Jonathan Price and celebrating 500+ episodes

23:45 – The global growth and future of Aftersight podcasts

25:45 – Closing gratitude and encouragement

📞 Contact Us:

Have guest suggestions, feedback, or want to get involved?

📧 [email protected]

📞 (720) 712-8856

In this special crossover edition of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses bring together the entire AfterSight podcast family for the very first time. This lively, heartfelt roundtable introduces each host—Kim Wardlow (Navigating Life with Vision Loss), Evan Starnes (Blind Level Tech), Bill Lundgren (Blindsight), and Marty Sobo (Code Orange)—as they share how their shows began, what fuels their passion, and what listeners can expect next. With laughs, stories, and a few technical hiccups, the crew unites around a shared mission: empowering the blind and low vision community through storytelling, education, and advocacy. Whether you’re a techie, a mental health advocate, or simply curious about navigating life with blindness, there’s something in this episode for everyone.

Chapter Markers

00:00 – Welcome to the Blind Chick

01:00 – Introducing the dream episode: All the AfterSight hosts

02:47 – Meet Kim Wardlow & Navigating Life with Vision Loss

05:20 – Kim’s journey from volunteer reader to podcast host

09:41 – Exploring the seasonal approach to NLVL

10:40 – Meet Evan Starnes & Blind Level Tech

12:00 – From tech nerd to intern to podcast creator

14:19 – Tech for everyone: BLT’s mission

15:10 – Jonathan’s podcast “prison” joke

16:08 – Meet Bill Lundgren & Blindsight

18:28 – From no podcast knowledge to host of a vital mental health show

20:50 – Meet Marty Sobo & Code Orange

23:07 – The birth of Code Orange through lived disaster experience

24:30 – What’s next for AfterSight’s podcast lineup

Contact Information

Website: www.aftersight.org

Phone: (720) 712-8856

Email: [email protected]

In this special crossover edition of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses bring together the entire AfterSight podcast family for the very first time. This lively, heartfelt roundtable introduces each host—Kim Wardlow (Navigating Life with Vision Loss), Evan Starnes (Blind Level Tech), Bill Lundgren (Blindsight), and Marty Sobo (Code Orange)—as they share how their shows began, what fuels their passion, and what listeners can expect next. With laughs, stories, and a few technical hiccups, the crew unites around a shared mission: empowering the blind and low vision community through storytelling, education, and advocacy. Whether you’re a techie, a mental health advocate, or simply curious about navigating life with blindness, there’s something in this episode for everyone.

Chapter Markers

00:00 – Welcome to the Blind Chick

01:00 – Introducing the dream episode: All the AfterSight hosts

02:47 – Meet Kim Wardlow & Navigating Life with Vision Loss

05:20 – Kim’s journey from volunteer reader to podcast host

09:41 – Exploring the seasonal approach to NLVL

10:40 – Meet Evan Starnes & Blind Level Tech

12:00 – From tech nerd to intern to podcast creator

14:19 – Tech for everyone: BLT’s mission

15:10 – Jonathan’s podcast “prison” joke

16:08 – Meet Bill Lundgren & Blindsight

18:28 – From no podcast knowledge to host of a vital mental health show

20:50 – Meet Marty Sobo & Code Orange

23:07 – The birth of Code Orange through lived disaster experience

24:30 – What’s next for AfterSight’s podcast lineup

Contact Information

Website: www.aftersight.org

Phone: (720) 712-8856

Email: [email protected]