The Blind Chick

In this episode, The Blind Chick welcomes world-renowned blind artist John Bramblitt. Penn and Moses dive into John's inspiring journey from losing his sight to becoming an internationally celebrated artist. They discuss the impact of blindness on identity, the challenges of transitioning from sighted to blind, and how John found new ways to express himself through art.

John shares how painting became a way for him to regain control of his world, developing unique tactile techniques to navigate the canvas. The conversation touches on advocacy, humor, and breaking stereotypes about blindness. Penn also shares how John's art class at the No Barriers Summit helped her reclaim a lost passion for art.

This episode is packed with powerful stories about resilience, creativity, and adapting to life’s unexpected turns. Part two of this conversation will be available next week!

Chapter Markers

📍 00:00 – Welcome to The Blind Chick!

📍 02:21 – Introducing guest John Bramblitt

📍 04:45 – John's impact at the No Barriers Summit

📍 07:09 – The emotional journey of losing sight

📍 09:11 – John's artistic background and childhood struggles

📍 11:35 – The turning point: Adapting to blindness

📍 16:13 – The social dynamics of blindness: Cane vs. Guide Dog

📍 18:33 – How people treat blind individuals differently

📍 20:58 – Finding purpose through art after vision loss

📍 23:14 – Transitioning from anger to advocacy

📍 27:22 – The therapeutic power of art

📍 29:55 – Closing thoughts & preview for part two

Call to Action

✅ Subscribe to The Blind Chick on your favorite podcast platform.

✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps us grow!

✅ Send us a message: Have a question or comment? Reach out!

✅ Check out our other Aftersight podcasts:

🎙 Blindsight – Tackling mental health in the blind community

🎙 Blind Level Tech – Exploring accessibility in technology

🎙 Navigating Life with Vision Loss – Now in its Advocacy Series!

✨ Stay tuned! A new Aftersight show is coming soon—announcement coming in a few weeks!

In this episode, The Blind Chick welcomes world-renowned blind artist John Bramblitt. Penn and Moses dive into John's inspiring journey from losing his sight to becoming an internationally celebrated artist. They discuss the impact of blindness on identity, the challenges of transitioning from sighted to blind, and how John found new ways to express himself through art.

John shares how painting became a way for him to regain control of his world, developing unique tactile techniques to navigate the canvas. The conversation touches on advocacy, humor, and breaking stereotypes about blindness. Penn also shares how John's art class at the No Barriers Summit helped her reclaim a lost passion for art.

This episode is packed with powerful stories about resilience, creativity, and adapting to life’s unexpected turns. Part two of this conversation will be available next week!

Chapter Markers

📍 00:00 – Welcome to The Blind Chick!

📍 02:21 – Introducing guest John Bramblitt

📍 04:45 – John's impact at the No Barriers Summit

📍 07:09 – The emotional journey of losing sight

📍 09:11 – John's artistic background and childhood struggles

📍 11:35 – The turning point: Adapting to blindness

📍 16:13 – The social dynamics of blindness: Cane vs. Guide Dog

📍 18:33 – How people treat blind individuals differently

📍 20:58 – Finding purpose through art after vision loss

📍 23:14 – Transitioning from anger to advocacy

📍 27:22 – The therapeutic power of art

📍 29:55 – Closing thoughts & preview for part two

Call to Action

✅ Subscribe to The Blind Chick on your favorite podcast platform.

✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps us grow!

✅ Send us a message: Have a question or comment? Reach out!

✅ Check out our other Aftersight podcasts:

🎙 Blindsight – Tackling mental health in the blind community

🎙 Blind Level Tech – Exploring accessibility in technology

🎙 Navigating Life with Vision Loss – Now in its Advocacy Series!

✨ Stay tuned! A new Aftersight show is coming soon—announcement coming in a few weeks!

In this heartwarming and music-filled episode of The Blind Chick, host Penn Street and co-host Moses Street welcome the legendary Diane “Deeds” Schuur—jazz icon, two-time Grammy Award winner, and all-around incredible soul. With laughter, deep conversations, and a surprise musical performance, this episode is one for the books.

🎂 Penn’s Birthday Surprise! The crew kicks things off by inviting listeners to send physical birthday cards to Penn Street for her special day on March 24th at 1700 55th Street, Suite A, Boulder, CO 80301.

🎵 Music, Advocacy, and Life’s Beautiful Twists: Deeds shares incredible stories about her career, collaborations with music legends like B.B. King, Count Basie, and Stevie Wonder, and her thoughts on music accessibility and the power of sound over visuals.

💡 Deeds’ Life Philosophy: She opens up about gratitude, faith, and the importance of finding joy—even in life’s toughest moments. We hear about her love for soap operas (or as she calls it, The Hung and the Restless), her tech companion Lenny the Laptop, and her skydiving adventure (!), proving she’s as fearless as ever.

🎶 A Birthday Gift Like No Other: In a spontaneous and touching moment, Diane gifts listeners with a live performance, singing a heartfelt song for Penn’s birthday. This raw, unfiltered musical moment will leave you in tears (happy ones, we promise!).

💫 Final Thoughts: Diane shares her wish for world peace, kindness, and gratitude, and reminds us all to embrace life’s journey with open arms.

Next Week: We continue our journey with more inspiring guests, stories, and surprises. Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with friends!

📌 Episode Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome to The Blind Chick! 🎙️

00:27 – Penn’s Birthday Shoutout! 🎂

02:00 – Diane Schuur on Concert in the Dark Controversy 🎶

05:10 – Life After Touring: Deeds’ Perspective 🏡

07:30 – A Special Song for Penn 🎵 (Tissues ready!)

12:00 – The Power of Music & Gratitude ❤️

18:00 – What’s Next for Diane? 🌟

22:30 – Why You Need to Listen to Diane Schuur 🎤

25:20 – Wisdom, Laughter & Soap Operas 📺

27:45 – Final Thoughts & Farewells 💛

📲 Connect with Us!

📩 Email: [email protected]

📱 Follow Us on Social Media: @AftersightOrg

💌 Send Penn a Birthday Card!

📍 Address: 1700 55th Street, Suite A, Boulder, CO 80301

In this heartwarming and music-filled episode of The Blind Chick, host Penn Street and co-host Moses Street welcome the legendary Diane “Deeds” Schuur—jazz icon, two-time Grammy Award winner, and all-around incredible soul. With laughter, deep conversations, and a surprise musical performance, this episode is one for the books.

🎂 Penn’s Birthday Surprise! The crew kicks things off by inviting listeners to send physical birthday cards to Penn Street for her special day on March 24th at 1700 55th Street, Suite A, Boulder, CO 80301.

🎵 Music, Advocacy, and Life’s Beautiful Twists: Deeds shares incredible stories about her career, collaborations with music legends like B.B. King, Count Basie, and Stevie Wonder, and her thoughts on music accessibility and the power of sound over visuals.

💡 Deeds’ Life Philosophy: She opens up about gratitude, faith, and the importance of finding joy—even in life’s toughest moments. We hear about her love for soap operas (or as she calls it, The Hung and the Restless), her tech companion Lenny the Laptop, and her skydiving adventure (!), proving she’s as fearless as ever.

🎶 A Birthday Gift Like No Other: In a spontaneous and touching moment, Diane gifts listeners with a live performance, singing a heartfelt song for Penn’s birthday. This raw, unfiltered musical moment will leave you in tears (happy ones, we promise!).

💫 Final Thoughts: Diane shares her wish for world peace, kindness, and gratitude, and reminds us all to embrace life’s journey with open arms.

Next Week: We continue our journey with more inspiring guests, stories, and surprises. Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with friends!

📌 Episode Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome to The Blind Chick! 🎙️

00:27 – Penn’s Birthday Shoutout! 🎂

02:00 – Diane Schuur on Concert in the Dark Controversy 🎶

05:10 – Life After Touring: Deeds’ Perspective 🏡

07:30 – A Special Song for Penn 🎵 (Tissues ready!)

12:00 – The Power of Music & Gratitude ❤️

18:00 – What’s Next for Diane? 🌟

22:30 – Why You Need to Listen to Diane Schuur 🎤

25:20 – Wisdom, Laughter & Soap Operas 📺

27:45 – Final Thoughts & Farewells 💛

📲 Connect with Us!

📩 Email: [email protected]

📱 Follow Us on Social Media: @AftersightOrg

💌 Send Penn a Birthday Card!

📍 Address: 1700 55th Street, Suite A, Boulder, CO 80301

In this heartfelt episode, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Diane Schuur (affectionately called "Deeds") returns to The Blind Chick for a deeply personal conversation. She shares updates on her life, the challenges of Meniere’s disease, her transition to assisted living at the Motion Picture Television Fund, and the loss of her beloved cat, Puss Puss.

Deeds reflects on the resilience she’s built throughout her career, her 35 years of sobriety, and how she continues to find joy in music, friendships, and storytelling. She also reminisces about Concert in the Dark, her past experiences on the show, and her connection with hosts Penn and Moses Street.

✨ Stay tuned for Part 2, where Deeds has a special birthday surprise for Penn!

Chapter Markers

📌 00:00 – Welcome to The Blind Chick

📌 00:27 – Penn’s upcoming birthday & a past birthday surprise

📌 02:46 – A special global birthday card idea for Penn

📌 04:58 – Introducing guest Diane “Deeds” Schuur

📌 07:20 – Deeds’ diagnosis with Meniere’s disease

📌 09:49 – A major life transition & moving to an assisted living facility

📌 13:37 – Reflecting on Concert in the Dark

📌 16:05 – The loss of Puss Puss, her beloved cat

📌 18:28 – Finding peace and spreading joy despite life’s challenges

📌 20:54 – Celebrating 35 years of sobriety

📌 22:50 – Singing & playing piano at her new residence

📌 25:12 – Memories of impromptu piano performances with Penn & Moses

📌 27:37 – Looking ahead: What’s next for Deeds?

📌 30:00 – Closing thoughts & Part 2 preview

Follow & Connect

📢 Share this episode to help The Blind Chick continue growing!

💌 Send Penn a birthday card! Let’s fill her mailbox with love.

📍 Website: Aftersight.org

📩 Email: [email protected]

📞 Contact: (720) 712-8856

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe & tune in next week for Part 2!

In this heartfelt episode, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Diane Schuur (affectionately called "Deeds") returns to The Blind Chick for a deeply personal conversation. She shares updates on her life, the challenges of Meniere’s disease, her transition to assisted living at the Motion Picture Television Fund, and the loss of her beloved cat, Puss Puss.

Deeds reflects on the resilience she’s built throughout her career, her 35 years of sobriety, and how she continues to find joy in music, friendships, and storytelling. She also reminisces about Concert in the Dark, her past experiences on the show, and her connection with hosts Penn and Moses Street.

✨ Stay tuned for Part 2, where Deeds has a special birthday surprise for Penn!

Chapter Markers

📌 00:00 – Welcome to The Blind Chick

📌 00:27 – Penn’s upcoming birthday & a past birthday surprise

📌 02:46 – A special global birthday card idea for Penn

📌 04:58 – Introducing guest Diane “Deeds” Schuur

📌 07:20 – Deeds’ diagnosis with Meniere’s disease

📌 09:49 – A major life transition & moving to an assisted living facility

📌 13:37 – Reflecting on Concert in the Dark

📌 16:05 – The loss of Puss Puss, her beloved cat

📌 18:28 – Finding peace and spreading joy despite life’s challenges

📌 20:54 – Celebrating 35 years of sobriety

📌 22:50 – Singing & playing piano at her new residence

📌 25:12 – Memories of impromptu piano performances with Penn & Moses

📌 27:37 – Looking ahead: What’s next for Deeds?

📌 30:00 – Closing thoughts & Part 2 preview

Follow & Connect

📢 Share this episode to help The Blind Chick continue growing!

💌 Send Penn a birthday card! Let’s fill her mailbox with love.

📍 Website: Aftersight.org

📩 Email: [email protected]

📞 Contact: (720) 712-8856

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe & tune in next week for Part 2!

In this episode of The Blind Chick, we continue our conversation with Dr. L Penny Rosenblum, diving deeper into education, advocacy, and empowering individuals with low vision. Penny discusses strategies for parents raising children with blindness, the importance of realistic expectations, and how small steps in advocacy can lead to big changes. We also explore transportation challenges, the impact of policy changes on accessibility, and how individuals can take action in their communities. Plus, a special birthday surprise for Penn Street—make sure to send in your birthday cards and messages!

Chapter Markers

00:00 – Introduction & Penn’s Birthday Surprise

02:16 – Recap of Part 1 & Introduction to Penny Rosenblum

04:34 – Overcoming Overprotective Parenting

06:58 – Teaching Kids Life Skills & Responsibilities

09:20 – The Importance of Explaining the World to Blind Children

11:32 – Navigating Transportation Challenges with Low Vision

13:48 – Adapting to a Life Without Driving

15:58 – Teaching Children to Use Different Forms of Transportation

17:50 – The Impact of Policy Changes on Accessibility & Inclusion

20:10 – The Future of Advocacy in the Blind & Low Vision Community

22:29 – How to Stand Your Ground & Advocate for Rights

24:50 – Encouragement to Take Small Steps in Advocacy

27:15 – Final Thoughts & The Power of Planting Seeds of Change

In this episode of The Blind Chick, we continue our conversation with Dr. L Penny Rosenblum, diving deeper into education, advocacy, and empowering individuals with low vision. Penny discusses strategies for parents raising children with blindness, the importance of realistic expectations, and how small steps in advocacy can lead to big changes. We also explore transportation challenges, the impact of policy changes on accessibility, and how individuals can take action in their communities. Plus, a special birthday surprise for Penn Street—make sure to send in your birthday cards and messages!

Chapter Markers

00:00 – Introduction & Penn’s Birthday Surprise

02:16 – Recap of Part 1 & Introduction to Penny Rosenblum

04:34 – Overcoming Overprotective Parenting

06:58 – Teaching Kids Life Skills & Responsibilities

09:20 – The Importance of Explaining the World to Blind Children

11:32 – Navigating Transportation Challenges with Low Vision

13:48 – Adapting to a Life Without Driving

15:58 – Teaching Children to Use Different Forms of Transportation

17:50 – The Impact of Policy Changes on Accessibility & Inclusion

20:10 – The Future of Advocacy in the Blind & Low Vision Community

22:29 – How to Stand Your Ground & Advocate for Rights

24:50 – Encouragement to Take Small Steps in Advocacy

27:15 – Final Thoughts & The Power of Planting Seeds of Change

In this episode of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses Street sit down with Dr. Penny Rosenblum, an educator and advocate who has made a significant impact in the field of visual impairment. They discuss her background, her personal journey with low vision, and the role her mother played in shaping her advocacy skills. Dr. Rosenblum shares valuable insights on self-advocacy, the importance of accessible education, and strategies parents can use to empower their children with blindness or low vision.

Additionally, Moses kicks off the episode with a special birthday initiative for Penn, encouraging listeners to send physical birthday cards instead of just virtual greetings.

This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation, with Part 2 airing next week.

Chapter Markers:

📍 00:00 – Introduction to The Blind Chick

📍 01:10 – Special birthday initiative for Penn Street

📍 04:00 – Welcoming guest Dr. Penny Rosenblum

📍 06:30 – The story behind Penny’s name

📍 09:00 – Early childhood experiences and vision challenges

📍 13:00 – The role of advocacy in education

📍 15:30 – Choosing a career in teaching and visual impairment advocacy

📍 18:00 – The importance of having an adaptive ‘toolbox’

📍 20:25 – Encouraging children to be self-advocates

📍 22:50 – Teaser for Part 2 airing next week

Contact & Engagement:

📬 Send Penn a Birthday Card!

📍 Address: 1700 55th Street, Suite A, Boulder, CO 80301

📣 Want to support the show?

Leave a review and share this episode!

Follow Aftersight’s other podcasts:

Blindsight – Exploring mental health and addiction recovery

Navigating Life with Vision Loss – A new season on advocacy launching soon!

Blind Level Tech – Exploring the latest in accessible technology

📧 Contact us: [email protected]

📞 Voicemail/Text: (720) 712-8856

In this episode of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses Street sit down with Dr. Penny Rosenblum, an educator and advocate who has made a significant impact in the field of visual impairment. They discuss her background, her personal journey with low vision, and the role her mother played in shaping her advocacy skills. Dr. Rosenblum shares valuable insights on self-advocacy, the importance of accessible education, and strategies parents can use to empower their children with blindness or low vision.

Additionally, Moses kicks off the episode with a special birthday initiative for Penn, encouraging listeners to send physical birthday cards instead of just virtual greetings.

This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation, with Part 2 airing next week.

Chapter Markers:

📍 00:00 – Introduction to The Blind Chick

📍 01:10 – Special birthday initiative for Penn Street

📍 04:00 – Welcoming guest Dr. Penny Rosenblum

📍 06:30 – The story behind Penny’s name

📍 09:00 – Early childhood experiences and vision challenges

📍 13:00 – The role of advocacy in education

📍 15:30 – Choosing a career in teaching and visual impairment advocacy

📍 18:00 – The importance of having an adaptive ‘toolbox’

📍 20:25 – Encouraging children to be self-advocates

📍 22:50 – Teaser for Part 2 airing next week

Contact & Engagement:

📬 Send Penn a Birthday Card!

📍 Address: 1700 55th Street, Suite A, Boulder, CO 80301

📣 Want to support the show?

Leave a review and share this episode!

Follow Aftersight’s other podcasts:

Blindsight – Exploring mental health and addiction recovery

Navigating Life with Vision Loss – A new season on advocacy launching soon!

Blind Level Tech – Exploring the latest in accessible technology

📧 Contact us: [email protected]

📞 Voicemail/Text: (720) 712-8856