Shows
Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R.Empowering Employment: Breaking Barriers for the Blind CommunityEpisode title and number:Empowering Employment: Breaking Barriers for the Blind Community 4-#9Summary of the show:In this episode of Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R., hosts Stephanae McCoy, Dana Hinnant, Nasreen Bhutta, and Sylvia Stinson-Perez talk with guest Krystle Boateng about the barriers blind individuals face in the workforce. Krystle, founder of Inside Ability Books, shares her journey with sight loss and her mission for accessible children's literature.They discuss the need for inclusive employment practices, common misconceptions about blindness, job challenges, and the role of...2024-11-2625 minBold Blind Beauty On A.I.R.Empowering Futures: Stories of Resilience & Hope in EducationEpisode title and number:Empowering Futures: Stories of Resilience & Hope in Education 4-#7Summary of the show:Teens In Flight, led by Dr. Carol Scholz, empowers high school students with visual impairments through storytelling and real-life success stories. By using segments from Bold Blind Beauty, such as Men in Motion and Women on the Move, Dr. Scholz provides relatable narratives that inspire hope and ambition. One standout example is Gareth Brown, a 10th grader pursuing sound engineering. This initiative fosters community among students and encourages them to envision a future filled...2024-08-0329 minBold Blind Beauty On A.I.R.The ADNA Explores the Entrepreneurial Journey of Bold Blind Beauty's Stephanae McCoyEpisode title and number:The ADNA Explores the Entrepreneurial Journey of Bold Blind Beauty's Stephanae McCoy 4-#6Summary of the show:In this cross-promotional episode of "The ADNA Presents," Roy Samuelson speaks with special returning guest Stephanae McCoy, founder of Bold Blind Beauty. Stephanae shares her creative passion and the evolution of Bold Blind Beauty from a simple blog to a global community. She discusses the personal and technical challenges she faces as an entrepreneur with sight loss, and how storytelling has become a central focus in demystifying blindness. ...2024-05-1825 min
The ADNA Presents220 - The ADNA Presents: Stephanae McCoyStephanae McCoy of Bold Blind Beauty shares the behind the scenes of how she uses her platform to demystify blindness through storytelling2024-05-0725 minBold Blind Beauty On A.I.R.Love Beyond Sight Featuring Kiran KajaEpisode title and number: Love Beyond Sight Featuring Kiran Kaja 4-#2Summary of the show: In this episode of Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R., hosts Stephanae McCoy, Dana Hinnant, Nasreen Bhutta, and Sylvia Stinson-Perez have a thought-provoking conversation with Kiran Kaja about his experiences dating as a congenitally blind man. He shares interesting insights into utilizing dating apps without visual cues and debunks societal misconceptions about blindness and dating. He also provides valuable advice and tips for other visually impaired individuals navigating the dating scene. This episode offers an opportunity to challenge stereotypes...2024-02-0228 minBold Blind Beauty On A.I.R.Embrace Your Boldness: Messages of Resilience & Authenticity for 2024Episode title and number:Embrace Your Boldness: Messages of Resilience & Authenticity for 2024. 4-#1 Summary of the show: The hosts of 'Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R.'— Stephanae McCoy, Dana Hinnant, Nasreen Bhutta, and Sylvia Stinson-Perez; welcome listeners to a special New Year episode. They reflect on the past year's difficulties and share their hopes for 2024. Each co-host offers empowering messages emphasizing the importance of celebrating individual achievements, advocating for disability rights, living an authentic life, and recognizing inherent self-worth despite any challenges. They speak about their aspirations for the ye...2024-01-0508 min