The Blind Chick

Creating Inclusive Music Festivals: The Story of Shine Music Festival

This episode of 'The Blind Chick' podcast features a conversation with Shawn Satterfield, a pioneer in making music festivals inclusive for people with disabilities. Shawn shares her journey of recognizing her purpose after a revealing experience at a concert, and how it led to the creation of the Shine Music Festival. The festival is designed to be universally accessible, not just in terms of physical accessibility but also in representing a diverse set of performers on stage. The hosts and Shawn discuss the importance of inclusivity beyond just the ADA section at concerts, highlighting the festival's approach to accommodating neurodiverse individuals and ensuring all attendees can enjoy the festival equally. The discussion also touches on the impact of such inclusive festivals on both the disability community and the broader audience, fostering a more understanding and inclusive society. Additionally, Shawn mentions future plans for expanding the festival and the need for sponsorship and support to continue making inclusivity at music festivals the norm.

00:00 Welcome to The Blind Chick Podcast!

00:48 Easter Memories and the Joy of Childhood

01:39 Introducing Shawn Satterfield: A Pioneer for Inclusion

02:09 The Birth of a Purpose: From ADA Sections to Inclusive Festivals

06:12 Expanding the Vision: Beyond Accessibility to Universal Design

12:35 The Impact of Inclusion: Changing Perceptions and Building Community

16:39 Looking Ahead: The Future of Shine Music Festival and Inclusive Events

23:10 How You Can Support Shine Music Festival

26:12 Closing Thoughts and How to Get Involved

Thank you for listening to this episode of The Blind Chick. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected] or call us at (720) 712-8856. Thank you for joining us this week.

Creating Inclusive Music Festivals: The Story of Shine Music Festival

This episode of 'The Blind Chick' podcast features a conversation with Shawn Satterfield, a pioneer in making music festivals inclusive for people with disabilities. Shawn shares her journey of recognizing her purpose after a revealing experience at a concert, and how it led to the creation of the Shine Music Festival. The festival is designed to be universally accessible, not just in terms of physical accessibility but also in representing a diverse set of performers on stage. The hosts and Shawn discuss the importance of inclusivity beyond just the ADA section at concerts, highlighting the festival's approach to accommodating neurodiverse individuals and ensuring all attendees can enjoy the festival equally. The discussion also touches on the impact of such inclusive festivals on both the disability community and the broader audience, fostering a more understanding and inclusive society. Additionally, Shawn mentions future plans for expanding the festival and the need for sponsorship and support to continue making inclusivity at music festivals the norm.

00:00 Welcome to The Blind Chick Podcast!

00:48 Easter Memories and the Joy of Childhood

01:39 Introducing Shawn Satterfield: A Pioneer for Inclusion

02:09 The Birth of a Purpose: From ADA Sections to Inclusive Festivals

06:12 Expanding the Vision: Beyond Accessibility to Universal Design

12:35 The Impact of Inclusion: Changing Perceptions and Building Community

16:39 Looking Ahead: The Future of Shine Music Festival and Inclusive Events

23:10 How You Can Support Shine Music Festival

26:12 Closing Thoughts and How to Get Involved

Thank you for listening to this episode of The Blind Chick. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected] or call us at (720) 712-8856. Thank you for joining us this week.

In this episode of 'The Blind Chick,' hosts Penn and Moses welcome clinical social worker and licensed therapist Lea Gaffen-Kessel. Lea shares her personal journey with vision loss, her professional work in mental health, and her love for travel despite the challenges her condition presents. Lea discusses the process of seeking accommodations for her condition in the workplace and highlights the importance of support groups and accessible travel opportunities. Throughout the conversation, the hosts explore Leah's path to becoming a therapist, inspired by her own mental health journey, and the resources available for those experiencing vision loss. Guest stories and inquiries about accessible travel and mental health in the context of vision loss are central to this engaging discussion.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast

00:25 Meet the Hosts: Moses and Penn

00:47 Introducing Guest: Lea Gaffen-Kessel

01:36 Getting to Know Leah: Personal Interests and Travels

05:45 Lea's Journey with Vision Loss

13:23 Lea's Adventures in Accessible Travel

19:29 Lea's Career as a Clinical Social Worker

22:59 Lea's Support Group for Vision Loss

26:18 Conclusion and Contact Information

Thank you for listening to this episode of The Blind Chick. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected] or call us on our voice mail line at (720) 712-8856. Have a great day and we'll see you next week.

In this episode of 'The Blind Chick,' hosts Penn and Moses welcome clinical social worker and licensed therapist Lea Gaffen-Kessel. Lea shares her personal journey with vision loss, her professional work in mental health, and her love for travel despite the challenges her condition presents. Lea discusses the process of seeking accommodations for her condition in the workplace and highlights the importance of support groups and accessible travel opportunities. Throughout the conversation, the hosts explore Leah's path to becoming a therapist, inspired by her own mental health journey, and the resources available for those experiencing vision loss. Guest stories and inquiries about accessible travel and mental health in the context of vision loss are central to this engaging discussion.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast

00:25 Meet the Hosts: Moses and Penn

00:47 Introducing Guest: Lea Gaffen-Kessel

01:36 Getting to Know Leah: Personal Interests and Travels

05:45 Lea's Journey with Vision Loss

13:23 Lea's Adventures in Accessible Travel

19:29 Lea's Career as a Clinical Social Worker

22:59 Lea's Support Group for Vision Loss

26:18 Conclusion and Contact Information

Thank you for listening to this episode of The Blind Chick. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected] or call us on our voice mail line at (720) 712-8856. Have a great day and we'll see you next week.

Resilience and Rediscovery: Ariana Dewberry's Journey from Sight to Insight

This episode of The Blind Chick podcast features host duo Moses and Penn Street engaging in conversation with guest Ariana Dewberry, also known as Professor Blindie. Ariana shares her profound journey of sudden vision loss in 2018 due to pseudotumor cerebri, leading to legal blindness. Despite the setbacks, including misdiagnosis and significant mobility loss, Ariana emphasizes resilience, the transition to learning new skills such as Braille and cane navigation, and her motivation to start her business, Blind Intelligence. The discussion also covers the impact of the loss of Ariana's son and how she channels her grief into positive actions, including initiating a scholarship in his name. Her story underlines the theme of overcoming adversity and using personal experiences to inspire and assist others in the community.

00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast

00:25 The Hosts' Banter and Introduction to the Episode

02:01 Introducing the Guest: Arianna Dewberry

02:43 Ariana's Childhood Hero and the Origin of 'Professor Blindie'

04:11 Ariana's Sudden Vision Loss Journey

06:01 The Struggles and Challenges of Losing Vision

10:42 Ariana's Rehabilitation and Learning New Skills

15:59 Starting Blind Intelligence and Overcoming Personal Loss

21:30 Ariana's Takeaway and How to Connect with Her

24:56 Closing Remarks and Shout-outs

Thank you for listening to this episode of The Blind Chick. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to email us at [email protected] or give us a call on our voicemail line at 720-712-8856.

Resilience and Rediscovery: Ariana Dewberry's Journey from Sight to Insight

This episode of The Blind Chick podcast features host duo Moses and Penn Street engaging in conversation with guest Ariana Dewberry, also known as Professor Blindie. Ariana shares her profound journey of sudden vision loss in 2018 due to pseudotumor cerebri, leading to legal blindness. Despite the setbacks, including misdiagnosis and significant mobility loss, Ariana emphasizes resilience, the transition to learning new skills such as Braille and cane navigation, and her motivation to start her business, Blind Intelligence. The discussion also covers the impact of the loss of Ariana's son and how she channels her grief into positive actions, including initiating a scholarship in his name. Her story underlines the theme of overcoming adversity and using personal experiences to inspire and assist others in the community.

00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast

00:25 The Hosts' Banter and Introduction to the Episode

02:01 Introducing the Guest: Arianna Dewberry

02:43 Ariana's Childhood Hero and the Origin of 'Professor Blindie'

04:11 Ariana's Sudden Vision Loss Journey

06:01 The Struggles and Challenges of Losing Vision

10:42 Ariana's Rehabilitation and Learning New Skills

15:59 Starting Blind Intelligence and Overcoming Personal Loss

21:30 Ariana's Takeaway and How to Connect with Her

24:56 Closing Remarks and Shout-outs

Thank you for listening to this episode of The Blind Chick. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to email us at [email protected] or give us a call on our voicemail line at 720-712-8856.

The Blind Chick Podcast: Conversation with Emily Shavers

In this episode of The Blind Chick, hosts converse with Emilee Schevers who talks about her experiences as a visually impaired individual. Emily discusses her engagement with goalball, an adaptive sport for visually impaired individuals, and her passion for advocacy and inclusivity in the Miss Personality Eastern Canada pageant. Additionally, she shares her experiences working in a camp that accommodates visually impaired individuals. Emilee emphasizes the impact of trying new things and boosts confidence in individuals facing similar situations.

00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast

00:58 A Glimpse into the Hosts' Lives and Their New Year Resolutions

01:25 Guest Introduction: Emily Shavers, the Goalball Enthusiast

02:57 Getting to Know Emily: Her Heroes, Theme Song, and Vision Loss

04:49 Unique Experience with Color Vision

10:15 Journey into Goalball

12:55 Experience in Pageantry and the Birth of Personality Pageant

17:38 Love for Camp and Her Role as a Camp Coordinator

20:10 Takeaway Message and Final Thoughts

22:04 Advocacy Work and Her Social Media Platform, Tru Faces

Thank you for listening to this episode of the blind chick. We hope you have an amazing week if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please leave us a message at [email protected] or give us a call if you have a question for one of our hosts at 720-712-8856.

The Blind Chick Podcast: Conversation with Emily Shavers

In this episode of The Blind Chick, hosts converse with Emilee Schevers who talks about her experiences as a visually impaired individual. Emily discusses her engagement with goalball, an adaptive sport for visually impaired individuals, and her passion for advocacy and inclusivity in the Miss Personality Eastern Canada pageant. Additionally, she shares her experiences working in a camp that accommodates visually impaired individuals. Emilee emphasizes the impact of trying new things and boosts confidence in individuals facing similar situations.

00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast

00:58 A Glimpse into the Hosts' Lives and Their New Year Resolutions

01:25 Guest Introduction: Emily Shavers, the Goalball Enthusiast

02:57 Getting to Know Emily: Her Heroes, Theme Song, and Vision Loss

04:49 Unique Experience with Color Vision

10:15 Journey into Goalball

12:55 Experience in Pageantry and the Birth of Personality Pageant

17:38 Love for Camp and Her Role as a Camp Coordinator

20:10 Takeaway Message and Final Thoughts

22:04 Advocacy Work and Her Social Media Platform, Tru Faces

Thank you for listening to this episode of the blind chick. We hope you have an amazing week if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please leave us a message at [email protected] or give us a call if you have a question for one of our hosts at 720-712-8856.

Overcoming Life’s Challenges: The Blind Chick Podcast ft. Nefertiti Matos-Olivares

In this episode of The Blind Chick podcast, the hosts Penn and Moses Street have an enlightening and emotional conversation with Nefertiti Matos-Olivares. Nefertiti, a successful blind woman, shares her journey of dealing with blindness, the struggles she encountered while writing audio descriptions as a blind person, and how coping with the end of a long-term relationship while undergoing a major double transplant surgery. Nefertiti emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself, finding joy within yourself, self-care, therapy, and various physical activities to help maintain mental and physical health. She also shares how she employs rest as a radical, rejuvenating act. The conversation ends with information on how listeners can connect with her and join her in her quest to uplift and represent the visually impaired community.

If you would like to follow along with a transcription of this episode, click on the link below.

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00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast

00:36 Valentine's Day Reflections

01:37 Interview with Nefertiti: Part 1

02:13 The Struggles and Triumphs of Being a Blind Professional

02:37 Nefertiti's Personal Journey and Challenges

04:35 The Importance of Self-Care and Mental Health

14:56 Nefertiti's Experience with Heartbreak and Disappointment

17:49 Finding Strength and Resilience in Difficult Times

21:57 How to Connect with Nefertiti and Learn More

23:42 Closing Remarks and Future Episodes

Thank you for listening to this episode of the blind chick. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please email us at [email protected] or give us a phone call at 720-712-8856. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

Overcoming Life’s Challenges: The Blind Chick Podcast ft. Nefertiti Matos-Olivares

In this episode of The Blind Chick podcast, the hosts Penn and Moses Street have an enlightening and emotional conversation with Nefertiti Matos-Olivares. Nefertiti, a successful blind woman, shares her journey of dealing with blindness, the struggles she encountered while writing audio descriptions as a blind person, and how coping with the end of a long-term relationship while undergoing a major double transplant surgery. Nefertiti emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself, finding joy within yourself, self-care, therapy, and various physical activities to help maintain mental and physical health. She also shares how she employs rest as a radical, rejuvenating act. The conversation ends with information on how listeners can connect with her and join her in her quest to uplift and represent the visually impaired community.

If you would like to follow along with a transcription of this episode, click on the link below.

https://share.descript.com/view/fx9vqlW2gak

00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast

00:36 Valentine's Day Reflections

01:37 Interview with Nefertiti: Part 1

02:13 The Struggles and Triumphs of Being a Blind Professional

02:37 Nefertiti's Personal Journey and Challenges

04:35 The Importance of Self-Care and Mental Health

14:56 Nefertiti's Experience with Heartbreak and Disappointment

17:49 Finding Strength and Resilience in Difficult Times

21:57 How to Connect with Nefertiti and Learn More

23:42 Closing Remarks and Future Episodes

Thank you for listening to this episode of the blind chick. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please email us at [email protected] or give us a phone call at 720-712-8856. Thanks for listening and have a great week.