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Thrive TV ShowA World of PossibilityIN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:What is the Possibility world viewWhy is ‘with’ such an important concept in todays world?Why design is critical for an accessible future.ABOUT MINNIEMinnie Baragwanath is a renowned access innovator in Aotearoa and globally. Her work and study in this space spans 30 years and has included many diverse roles. She is also a highly sought after independent author, coach and consultant.Minnie recently released her book about her life and work as a blind woman and social entr...
2024-07-1829 min
Blindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 24This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2024-05-1926 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 23This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2024-05-1237 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 22This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2024-05-0526 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 21This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2024-04-2824 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 20This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2024-04-2119 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 19This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2024-04-1423 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 18This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2024-04-0720 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 17This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2024-03-3122 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 16This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2024-03-2429 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 15This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2024-03-1713 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 14This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2024-03-1025 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 13This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2024-03-0622 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 12This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2024-02-2523 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 11This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2024-02-1821 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 10This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2024-02-0823 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 9This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2024-02-0425 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 8This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2024-01-2819 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 7This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2024-01-2123 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 6This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2024-01-1419 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 5This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2024-01-0711 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 4This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2023-12-3123 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 3This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2023-12-2419 minSound Salad PodcastBlindingly Obvious Chapter 2 - Blindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesThis is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2023-12-1718 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 2This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2023-12-1718 minSound Salad PodcastBlindingly Obvious Chapter 1 - Blindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesThis is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2023-12-1025 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious Chapter 1This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2023-12-1025 minSound Salad PodcastBlindingly Obvious By Minnie B Introduction - Blindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesThis is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2023-12-0322 minBlindingly Obvious The Audiobook SeriesBlindingly Obvious By Minnie B IntroductionThis is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead, she dug in her heels and set about improving not only her own life but also the lives of all New Zealanders with access needs. The dramatic events of Minnie’s life – losing her sight, being admitted to a psychiatric hosp...
2023-12-0322 min
Sound Salad PodcastTossing it with Minnie BaragwanathI was delighted to be the narrator for Minnie's autobiographical book Blindingly Obvious which tells of her travels and stories as a partially sighted woman and access advocate, and her quest to build a more equitable and accessible world. The book was destined to be the countries ‘most accessible published book’ to date - which I believe it is, given that it's available as a printed text, an audiobook, it's the first full non-fiction book to be translated into NZ sign language, it is soon to be released episodically as a podcast series and will be coming to a Brai...
2023-11-3049 min
Let's Talk LibrariesEpisode 4 - With Minnie BaragwanathMinnie Baragwanath is an accessibility activist, a leader, an entrepreneur and an inspiration. She’s also legally blind.Minnie posed some questions for libraries:What does it mean for libraries to be ‘with’ the access community today and into the future? What we could create together?Are you interested in being part of the conversation to explore a vision for libraries?The Most Accessible Book Ever! – How might libraries be part of that project and how might we get funding for Te Reo books and more?How we might stimulat...
2023-10-1831 min
The Long Read from StuffBlind AmbitionMinnie Baragwanath was diagnosed with a degenerative disease at age 15 which left her legally blind. This story discusses how facing her own challenges drives her to change how we think about disability. This story was made possible by subscribers to The Post. If you want to support more beautifully-told New Zealand stories go to thepost.co.nzNeed more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here.GET IN TOUCHFeedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz CREDITSWritten by James BorrowdalePr...
2023-09-1616 min
Remarkable InsightsMinnie Baragwanath PT2 - Equality, accessibility and accidentally creating the first prototype of an audiobook!Join us as we delve further into Minnie Baragwanath's unlikely journey to becoming an eBook pioneer, fueled by a love for English literature, supportive Mum and cassette tapes! In this Part 2 of our chat, Minnie shares how her personal experience with disability ignited her pursuit of social change and cultivated her unique worldview, standing firm on the belief that equality is not just a dream, but an attainable goal. Be ready for some truly remarkable insights! You can access a transcript of this episode at https://share.descript.com/view/R7s4R8nyG8T
2023-09-0611 min
Remarkable InsightsMinnie Baragwanath - The blindingly obvious key to disruptive innovation!Dive into the blindingly obvious and transformative world of the four-letter word 'with' in our new episode featuring Author, Social Entrepreneur and Access Innovator, Minnie Baragwanath!In this conversation, Minnie challenges us to envisage the enormous potential of innovation powered by 'with' and how this is key to true disruption. We delve into a meaningful discussion on how innovation steered by people living with disability or ‘access citizens’ is fundamental in sketching a future brimming with possibilities. A future that celebrates and honors this community as the incredible innovators, creators, designers, and citizens they are!You...
2023-08-2313 min
Drive in Stockpile of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessBlindingly Obvious: The beautiful vision of Minnie B. Leader and blind social pioneer - Minnie BaragwanathListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Blindingly Obvious: The beautiful vision of Minnie B. Leader and blind social pioneerAuthor: Minnie BaragwanathNarrator: Romy HooperFormat: UnabridgedLength: 9:02:35Language: EnglishRelease date: 08-17-2023Publisher: Findaway VoicesGenres: Biography & Memoir, GeneralSummary:This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital...
2023-08-179h 02
Across the BoardEpisode Two: The Changing Face of BoardroomsBoards no longer look like they used to. The cultural makeup of boards is changing to reflect the societal shift that is happening around us. But what does that look like for people of colour who are suddenly given the role to speak on behalf of all ethnic communities? Where do those who identify as disabled or gender fluid fit on boards, and what does it mean to have a voice and push for change in the face of adversity? You’ll hear all this and more… Presenters: Kirsten Patterson and Sonia Yee Producer: Sonia Yee
2022-12-0938 min
Connected Libraries Book Matters PodcastMinnie Darke & Tom BaragwanathWe talk to two authors about their very different novels. Courtney chats to Tom Baragwanath about his crime novel Paper Cage set in Masterton New Zealand about a small community where children have gone missing which is a nail-biting thriller and a beautifully written, acutely observed portrait of a community. Janine then chats to Tasmanian author Minnie Darke about her new novel With Love from Wish & Co a heartwarming novel about what we are prepared to give--and give up--in the name of love, and such a timely novel with Christmas on the horizon...
2022-11-1255 min
Why It MattersMinnie Baragwanath: Leading with Possibility📍Auckland, New Zealand. After blowing through a stop sign during a driving lesson, Minnie realized she had a problem with her eyesight; she had no vision in the center of her eyes. After being diagnosed with a disability, people viewed her in two ways: they were fearful of what she couldn’t do or they pushed her to adapt. From then on, she refused to be defined by other people and now is the Chief Possibility Officer at the Global Centre of Possibility, based out of Aotearoa, New Zealand. The organization reflects her fundamental belief: beyond disability there is a place...
2021-06-3035 min