The Blind Chick

The Power of Humility in Fostering Curiosity

Summary In this episode, Penn and Moses Street are back for Part 2 as they chat with Andre Van Hall about overcoming prejudice and embracing change. Andre shares his personal experiences as a blind individual and offers insights on how to shift from prejudice to curiosity. He emphasizes the importance of humility and acceptance in fostering curiosity and understanding. Andre also discusses the concept of neuroplasticity and the need to rewire our expectations and prejudices. The conversatio...

Curiosity as a Tool for Navigating Change

Summary In this episode of The Blind Chick, host Jonathan Price interviews Andre Van Hall, a motivational speaker and curiosity instigator. Andre shares his journey of overcoming challenges, including losing his vision, losing his career, and battling cancer. He emphasizes the importance of humility and reaching out for support during difficult times. Andre also discusses the power of curiosity in navigating change and finding new opportunities. The episode ends with a teaser for part two a...

From Capitol Hill to Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind

Summary In this episode, Jocelyn Hunter, Senior Director of Communications at Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, shares her experiences and insights. She discusses the top three things to experience in Washington, DC, including the US Capitol Tour, the Portrait Gallery, and a baseball game. Jocelyn also talks about her journey of gaining confidence and independence after being diagnosed with a rare eye condition. She shares her work experience on Capitol Hill and her career growth at Columb...

Belief Beyond Sight: Kayla Jenkins

Walking by Faith, Not Sight: Kayla Jenkins' Inspiring Journey on The Blind Chick Podcast In this episode of 'The Blind Chick,' hosts Moses and Penn Street bring to the fore stories of resilience and the triumphs over life's hurdles, particularly focusing on living with vision impairment. The narrative unfolds with Moses and Penn encouraging audience engagement through feedback and announces the addition of a new podcast, 'Game Changers,' about adaptive sports. The highlight of the episode i...

All the Light We Cannot See: Joe Strechay

Summary In this episode, Penn and Moses are joined again by Joe Strechay, a blind filmmaker and advocate for disability representation in the film industry. Joe shares his experience working on the film 'All the Light We Cannot See' and the challenges of casting actors with low-vision. He discusses the importance of realistic representation and the impact it can have on changing societal perceptions of blindness. Joe also talks about his journey in the film industry and his future projects....

In Darkness We See: Joe Strechay Unleashed

Empowerment and Inclusion: A Conversation with Joe Stretchay on 'The Blind Chick' Podcast This episode of 'The Blind Chick,' an Aftersight original podcast, features hosts Moses and Penn Street engaging in a heartfelt conversation with Joe Stretchay, a renowned figure in the film industry known for his work on advocating for the inclusion of blind and low-vision actors. The discussion covers a range of topics, including overcoming adversity, the significance of representation in media, and ...

Shine Music Festival

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 a...

Blindly Globe-Trotting: Tales of Travel and Adaptability

Navigating Life and Vision Loss with Lea Gaffen-Kessel 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 accessib...

Professor Blindie's Guide to Seeing the Funny Side of Blindness

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...

Embracing Adaptive Sports and Changing Paths

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....

Love and Self-Care: Nefertiti Matos-Olivares' Path to Happiness

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 tran...

The Power of Descriptive Narration: Nefertiti's Journey

The Journey of Nefertiti Matos-Olivares: Audio Description Pioneer In this enlightening episode of 'The Blind Chick' podcast, we have a discussion with Nefertiti Matos-Olivares, a professional audio describer and a prominent figure in creating accessible experiences. Nefertiti shares her personal journey from being a library worker to her role in Descriptive Video Works and her active involvement in the Social Audio Description collective. She also shares her struggles and the road to achie...

From Darkness to Empowerment

From Darkness to Empowerment This podcast episode continues an engaging and enlightening interview with Charlie Kramer, a disability life coach and public speaker. Charlie discusses his unique approach to coaching, his experiences with client transformations, and his insights into redefining disability. He also highlights the importance of owning one's disability, and the need for creating a new sense of 'normalcy' around disabilities in our society. This episode touches on the struggle of ...

Living a Kick-Ass Life with a Disability

The Blind Chick Podcast: Exploring Strength, Overcoming Hurdles, and Embracing an Adventurous Lifestyle Would you like to give somebody a shout-out because they've done something awesome or have achieved a personal goal, or it's a holiday that you want to send them a special message? You can now purchase shout-outs at aftersight.org/shoutout. Receive 50% off by using the code LOVE at check out. When you purchase a shout-out, we will read it on one of our shows for the whole world to hear. ...

Lights, Camera, Self-Esteem: Unveiling the Truth Behind Photographs

Overcoming Self Esteem Challenges & Story Time with The Blind Chick Tune in for an uplifting and insightful episode of 'The Blind Chick' where Penn Street, the blind chick, and her husband Moses Street share their personal experiences in boosting self-esteem through the power of perception. They share how they survived a severe winter with improvised warmth and a lot of humor. Penn discusses her fondness for sunglasses and the empowering effect they have on her self-image. Tune in as they d...

S3E2: From Victim to Victor: The Story of Safety Positive

The Blind Chick Podcast: Discussing Self-Advocacy and Safety for the Visually Impaired with Amy Wilson In this enlightening episode of The Blind Chick Podcast, hosts Penn and Moses dive deep into the world of self-advocacy and safety for the blind with Amy Wilson, founder of the Safety Positive Foundation. Discussing troubling statistics around abuse of the blind, Amy sheds light on her foundation's mission to educate people, ultimately improving personal safety of the visually impaired com...

Paving The Way With Jo

The Blind Chick Podcast: An Insightful Conversation with Author Joe Pinto In this episode of The Blind Chick podcast, hosts Penn and Moses Street delve into an enriching discussion with pioneering blind author, Jo Elizabeth Pinto. Amidst New Year resolutions banter, the conversation unravels Pinto's life journey, beginning with her groundbreaking entrance into mainstream education in the 1970s. She recalls the daunting challenges faced by blind children at school, ingeniously highlighting t...

Goodbye Aftersight, Hello Blind Chick

Aftersight: Year-end Wrap Up In this final episode of Aftersight for 2023, host Penn Street reflects on the year's milestones and memorable highlights. From connecting with Olympic athletes and artists to discussing innovative technology with entrepreneurs, Aftersight has touched various aspects of life. It also played an important role in preserving braille for future generations and providing comfort through a memorial episode dedicated to a dear friend. This episode is beautifully wrappe...

From Singin' and Dancin' to Journalism

Aftersight with Bridget Kuenning-Pollpeter In this episode of 'Aftersight', host Penn Street engages with esteemed guest Bridget Kuenning-Pollpeter. Bridget is a journalist, mom, and performer who fought adversity from birth. She shares her experiences with diabetes, vision loss, and an eating disorder, using her story to inspire and change lives. Bridget later pursued a career as a creative nonfiction writer and journalist, circling back to her love for creativity. She discusses her favori...

Penn Gets A Co-host!

Aftersight Episode: Introducing A New Co-Host and Exciting Future Plans In this episode of Aftersight, Penn Street, the host, introduces her husband Moses Street as the new co-host for her podcast. She explains that the show's name will soon change to 'The Blind Chick', a reference to her own experiences as a low-vision individual and her willingness to see change. Penn dives into the history of how she came up with the new name for the show and the need for a co-host. Furthermore, she shar...

Jeff Hanson: An 'Extra'ordinary Life Part 2

Celebrating Jeff Hanson's Legacy, Part 2 In this episode of 'Aftersight', host Penn Street welcomes back Julie and Hal Hanson, parents of Jeff Hanson, a remarkable artist who passed away three years ago. They share more about Jeff's unique style, how he adapted to low vision, and his deep passion for raising donations for charity through his art. They also discuss Jeff's ambitious goal of raising $10 million for charity, which has so far reached the $8 million mark. The episode ends with an...

Jeff Hanson an 'Extra'ordinary Life - Part 1

Aftersight: A Tribute to an Extraordinary Life - Part 1 This episode of Aftersight features the parents of Jeff Hanson, a young, award-winning artist who excelled despite suffering from severe vision loss due to neurofibromatosis. Jeff's work, combining unusual colors and heavy, tactile textures, raised over a million dollars for charities nationwide by the time he turned 20. He also had a memorable friendship with Sir Elton John, initiated through a Make-A-Wish experience. The episode enco...

Medicare vs. Medicaid

Medicare and Enrollment Periods: Insight With Brenda Trey Hosts - After Sight Podcast In this episode of the Aftersight Podcast, host Penn Street welcomes guest Brenda Trejos to discuss Medicare, its history, and how it works. They also cover enrollment periods, the different types of Medicare and who qualifies for them. Brenda stresses the need for caution in responding to commercials related to Medicare and the importance of seeking advice from a certified, licensed, authorized agent for ...

Aftersight's 100th Episode

Aftersight's Special 100th Episode: Reflection, Celebrations and New Beginnings In this milestone 100th episode of the podcast Aftersight, host Penn Street celebrates with a few special guests who have greatly influenced the show. Listeners are reminded of the diversity and unique perspectives brought in by past guests from different walks of life. Penn shares that the show's initial intention was to help someone in their life journey using stories of people from around the world, a value s...

Fall 2023 Aging At Altitude

Every so often we do these Aging at Altitude events and it's wonderful to see so many vendors and stories coming from this community. If you would like to give a suggestion for the new Name for Aftersight you can do so at the address below. [email protected] If you would like a transcript of this episode please click on the link below. https://share.descript.com/view/wYuNTWzXuap

Story Telling From a Blind Perspective

Chad is back this week as we dive into part two. It's funny when you think of the art of storytelling, and it comes to the use of our imagination. Effective storytellers bring you along in the journey, and many times it's all about the journey rather than the end of the story. Sit back and relax and enjoy the journey of part 2 with Chad Allen. If you would like a transcript of this recording, you can find it at the link listed below. https://share.descript.com/view/f8bhJw9uBDe

The Blind Magician

From Penn and Teller to the magicians, numerous moves, no O&M training for many years and a wonderfully successful career and Chad Allen will say, it's all been part of the journey! It was amazing having Chad on this part 1 episode. Tune into next week as well. Don't forget to help us find a new name for our podcast. Aftersight will now be the name of the organization, and the Aftersight show will be under a new name. If you have any naming thoughts, please reach out to our producer Jonat...

Braille Isn't Dead

Samuel makes an encore appearance on our flagship show, Aftersight. Penn and Samuel discuss the importance of Braille and why it's not a dying communication form. This is a fascinating episode and one I can't wait to share with you. Enjoy the show! If you would like a transcription of the show please click on the link below https://share.descript.com/view/pzCAZw4B31A

Oh Say Can you See Liza Jo

From one Star-Spangled Banner to another, Liza Jo has begun her journey into country music on the Stars and Stripes of America, riding on the wings of an eagle through faith as she navigates life with vision loss. This was a fun conversation of a wonderful young lady who is quickly becoming someone to be reckoned with. We hope you enjoy this wonderful episode of Aftersight. To find out more about Liza Jo you can visit her here https://www.lizajomusic.com/ To find a transcript of thi...

Chloe Duplessis and the "I Voted" Sticker

Welcome to part three of this amazing story from Chloe Duplessis. I how you have enjoyed this miniseries as we have delved deep into the life and heart of Chloe. I hope you have taken at least one good nugget from this series, and I hope that you find someone who could use this encouragement and share with them. Have a wonderful week! To access a transcription of this episode, click on the link below. https://share.descript.com/view/YakzNhrJ8PM

Chloe Duplessis: I'm An Artist. Period.

We just had to have Chloe back for another week of amazing discussion from Penn and Chloe. Many times we deal with what qualifies us to do what we do and we put "ands" in our lives to justify what we do either for a living, or for fun, or for some other purpose. Chloe shows us that no matter what you do you never have to put and after the title of you. You can find a transcription of this episode here. https://share.descript.com/view/pnnMvocXG3N

Chloe Duplessis: It's ok, It's Already Done.

This is part 1 of an incredible interview with the Chloe Duplessis. She is an amazing artist and more than that she has a gift for story telling and her story will touch your heart and soul. If you would like to know more about Chloe's journey and to see her art work, visit the link below and make sure you follow her on the social media site of your choice. Enjoy the show. https://www.duplessisart.com/ for a full transcription of the show, please click on the link below. https://sha...

Audio Trekers Hike

It was so much fun being on this incredible hike with so many amazing people. Evan and Penn sit down to reflect on their time on the mountain. Even did an amazing job capturing the stories from the hikers and he gave you a glimpse into just what you missed out on. Don't worry, there's always next year. www.aincolorado.org

Rebroadcast Ginny Owens

The Potter's Wheel

I know last week we left you with quite the cliffhanger and while I am sorry for doing that we wanted you to come back and experience the rest of Kalvin's story. If you missed part 1 last week, listen to it first and then get the rest of the context for this week. If you would like to donate to the Seemecane fund, please visit the links below. https://www.seemecane.com/ https://www.deafblindpotter.com/ We hope you enjoyed this episode. Also, please go visit our other shows, Blindsight, ...

Not Bears... But God...

WARNING: THIS EPISODE DOES TALK ABOUT CHILD SUICIDE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. You will not believe this story until you hear it. This is Kelvin Crosby. His story is not for the faint of heart. There is pain and ultimately triumph in these two part series featuring the Seemecane inventor and CEO. Penn does an amazing job as always, and you will not leave this episode unchanged. Enjoy the show. www.deafblindpotter.com www.seemecane.com

Ricky McKinnie and the Blind Boys of Alabama Part 2

We're back with part 2 of this wonderful interview with Ricky McKinnie. Ricky and Penn discuss what's next for the Blind Boys of Alabama, and they make sure to throw out some very memorable t-shirt quotes that you're going to need to write down. We hope you enjoy this episode, and we look forward to seeing you on our hike! www.blindboys.com www.aincolorado.org

Ricky McKinnie and the Blind Boys of Alabama

This was such a fun episode! Ricky McKinnie of the Blind Boys of Alabama joins Penn on this week's episode of Aftersight. Ricky is a wealth of knowledge and wisdom, and I'm sure you will want to get a pen and paper because there will be so many wonderful quotes from this episode. Join us next week for part 2 as Ricky takes the hot seat again and dives more into the Blind Boys of Alabama and their history. https://www.blindboys.com/ www.aincolorado.org

Cazerney Bussey and the Blind Money Gang

Look out now! Cazerney Bussey is on the move as now he's joining Penn Stree on Aftersight and spend a few weeks with the boys over at Blind Level Tech. Caz is one of the founders of Blind Money Gang. A company that houses, producers, musicians, and engineers all from the blind community. Get to know Caz and his amazing story! www.blindmoneygang.com www.aincolorado.com

Trischa Zorn: Going Before the Olympic Committee

This episode of Aftersight is bringing back Penn and Trischa, and they are talking about all the exciting times that Trischa went before the Olympic Committee and all the things they were able to change. Thank you for listening to Aftersight and making this who what it is!

Trischa Zorn: But That's Not Who I Am

Tricha and Penn are teaming up for this wonderful two part episode as they discuss the impact that sports and advocating for not only your self has in society. If you have any questions for Penn and would like to have your questions read on the air, please email Jonathan Price at [email protected]. We would love to hear your questions. www.aincolorado.org/hike www.aincolorado.org/resources

A Completely New Approach to Physical Health

So take all your knowledge about stretching, exercise, movement, and health; now throw it out the window! Erik comes to flip the physical education world on its head and talks about healthy whole-body movement. Erik brings fire when talking about how much your life will benefit from these easy tips to get back into shape. enliveenergy.com

Mohammed Laachir: No, Not That JAWS

This was a fun week as Penn is joined all the way from Amsterdam by Mohammed Laachir who work for JAWS. He has an incredible story and talks about how his journey into technology and school led him down some interesting roads and right into the JAWS of the blind community.

Ginny Owens: I Will Go Through the Valley if You Want Me To

Ginny Owens is an amazing woman first and foremost. She has won awards for her music and is a celebrated author. Penn and Ginny discuss a lot of aspects about her faith and why she believes God has not healed her blindness so that she can be a light for this world. you can find all of her work here https://ginnyowens.com/

Rebroadcast Tanveer

Tanveer came to us through a good friend of the show, and his story is so worth repeating. Enjoy.

A Rare Story from a Story Teller

Paulette Foss, had a rough time getting into the AINC studios this week, but her tenacity and drive allowed her to get to the studios and share not only her story but a story that she tells to people when she travels from schools to nursing homes and really anywhere that would have her. She has been through so much and is going to change the world one story at a time.

Surviving 9/11

Penn is joined by an amazing man who has authored and spoken worldwide since 2003. Michael is a survivor of 9/11. He was on the 78th floor of Tower 1 when the plane hit. Through his guide dog, he was able to make it down the stairs and out of the building. When people started shouting, his guide dog knew how to get him to safety before Tower 2 fell. It's important to remember how to not only know a route but to explore your surroundings and areas when working travel or living. We hope you enj...

Concert in the Dark Behind the Scenes

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported AINC with our concert in the Dark event. It was wildly successful, and we loved seeing you all out there. Penn is joined this week by our producer Jonathan. They talk about all the ins and outs of the show and just how it came together. Enjoy these behind-the-scenes stories and we can't wait to see you at the next one. www.aincolorado.org

Blake Steinecke and Clusiv

Blake lost his vision shortly after getting his driver's license and was forced to adapt while attending college. This adaptation led him to land a position with Clusiv which is an online help tool for those looking for hard skills for job placement. If you're interested in honing your skills or going to find employment, go check them out at Clusiv home page: https://clusiv.io/ Request Clusiv training: https://clusiv.io/students/ Clusiv mobile app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clusiv/id64...

Deed's Rebraodcast and Concert in The Dark

In honor of our Concert in the Dark event coming up, we wanted to replay the episode that Penn shared with Diane Deeds Schuur. This was an amazing interview and I can't wait for the May 4th show. Please get your tickets and use the promo code BVI to receive 20% off your purchase. Have a great week and we'll see you at the show.