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Everyone on the planet needs air to survive. Bold Blind Beauty adopted the acronym A.I.R. (Access, Inclusion, and Representation) because it's essential for people with disabilities not only to survive but to thrive. Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. is clearing the air for more A.I.R.
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Living with disability can be hard. People living with disability need to do all the same things as people who do not have disabilities, but must figure out a different way to do them. Dissing My Ability podcast is about helping removing shame, feelings of "otherness," and of feeling alone in disability. Every week guests share in how disability has affected their life, the ups and downs. But more importantly, we focus on how individuals living with disability are rock-stars, and how their d ...
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Episode title and number: Empowering Futures: Stories of Resilience & Hope in Education 4-#7 Summary 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, D…
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Welcome to the Dissing My Ability Podcast, a podcast focused on de-stigmatizing and removing shame associated with disability. On this episode, creator and host Ken Meeker discusses the two major political parties in the United States platforms with regard to disability. The November 2024 election outcome will affect anyone who lives with or is aff…
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E7 S2 – W/Guest Dr. Sujata Ives Dr. Ives is a global consultant, leader, international speaker, and international best-selling Author. In this episode, Dr. Ives talks about her recent book Activate Success and how she has embraced each of her identities and not allowed others to define her. She is a graduate of the 2023-2024 NCDA Leadership Academy…
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Episode title and number: The ADNA Explores the Entrepreneurial Journey of Bold Blind Beauty's Stephanae McCoy 4-#6 Summary 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…
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Episode title and number: Kamille Richardson - From Assistive Technology to Entrepreneurial Success 4-#5 Summary of the show: Dr. Kamille Richardson shares her journey from massage therapist to founder of iSee Technologies, Inc., focusing on access, independence, and employment for people with visual impairments. She discusses challenges, authentic…
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Episode title and number: Replay: A Podcast Takeover with Bold Blind Beauty's Rising Stars 4-#4 Summary of the show: In this special 'replay' edition of the Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. Podcast, interns take over to share their fresh perspectives and journey through the world of demystifying blindness, beauty, accessibility, and inclusivity. Featuri…
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Episode title and number: Breaking Barriers in Beauty: A Conversation with Robin Shum of Estée Lauder 4-#3 Summary of the show: This episode of Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. celebrates International Women's Day by featuring Robin Shum from Estée Lauder who discusses the groundbreaking voice-enabled makeup assistant. Aimed at breaking barriers and fos…
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Episode title and number: Love Beyond Sight Featuring Kiran Kaja 4-#2 Summary 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…
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E6 S2 – W/ Liam Doyle Welcome to the Dissing My Ability Podcast. On this episode we continue the conversation with disability advocate, ADA Certified Coordinator, and TedX speaker, Liam Doyle. Liam and podcast host, Ken Meeker, as they discuss why advocacy is so important, the value in choosing our own path, and why embracing challenge can lead to …
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Episode 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 …
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Episode title and number: Breaking Beauty Boundaries: A Candid Conversation with Mara Lauren Hutchinson Season 3 - #9 Brief summary of the show: During this podcast episode, the Bold Blind Beauty On A..I.R. team highlights the themes of challenging societal norms and perceptions of beauty through an insightful discussion with Mara Lauren Hutchinson…
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E5 S2 – W/ Liam Doyle Welcome to the Dissing My Ability Podcast. On this first of two part series, we welcome disability advocate, ADA Certified Coordinator, and TedX speaker, Liam Doyle. Join Liam and podcast host, Ken Meeker, as they discuss Liam’s journey with disability, the challenges he’s faced along the way, and how is positive reflection ha…
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Episode title and number: Living with Usher Syndrome and Redefining Audiology featuring Dr. Jasmine Simmons Season 3 - #8 Brief summary of the show: This conversation touches on various aspects of living with hearing and sight challenges, along with the importance of self-advocacy and the role of audiologists in providing support and understanding …
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Welcome to the Dissing My Ability Podcast. Our guest on this episode played an important role in the life of podcast host, Ken Meeker. Orientation and Mobility (also known as O&M) plays an important part in accessing the world safely and independently for people who are blind/low vision. Tamara Amavilah met Ken in 2018 to provide white cane trainin…
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Episode title and number: Seeing through the Myths: Debunking Common Misconceptions About Blindness 3 - #7 Brief summary of the show: Join our co-hosts for an informative and enlightening exploration of the misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding blindness. This thought-provoking conversation delves into the pervasive myths that often misinform …
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The Dissing My Ability Podcast welcomes back the first guest from Season Two, Sarah Harris, for part 2 of her extended conversation with podcast host, Ken Meeker. Join them as they talk about the challenges faced when trying to adjust to disability and access to services, being engaged with your community, and why it is important to get involved. T…
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E2 S2 – W/Guest Sarah Harris - Part 1 Welcome to season two of Dissing My Ability! The first guest on this new season is the fabulous Sarah Harris. On this episode, join Sarah and host Ken Meeker as they discuss encountering disability as an adult and learning to carve out a space for yourself. The Dissing My Ability podcast is hosted by Ken Meeker…
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Episode title and number: How Do You Sense Color? featuring Laurel Henry and Ken Meeker 3 - #6 Brief summary of the show: Did you know some people can hear color? Synesthesia is a neurological condition that causes people to experience one sense in response to another. It's a fascinating condition where people can experience color through their sen…
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Welcome to the Dissing My Ability Season 2 opener. In this episode, host Ken Meeker discusses the importance to language and how it relates to disability. Words matter. The language and words used to discuss disability convey attitudes about people living with disability. Tune in to this introductory episode for Season Two of the Dissing My Ability…
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Episode title and number: The Power Of The Voice Podcast featuring Satauna Howery & Roy Samuelson Season 3 - #5 Brief summary of the show: In today's episode of Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R., we continue our series on the senses by talking with two voice experts. Both of these extremely gifted individuals are award-winning voice artists who are also …
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Episode title and number: The Tantalizing Sense of Taste With Chef Regina Mitchell & Sassy Outwater | Season 3 - #4 On today's show, we will discuss the fascinating topic of taste with our esteemed guests, Chef Regina Mitchell and Sassy Outwater. They will enlighten us on how taste extends beyond the food we eat. Get ready for a mouth-watering disc…
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Episode title and number: My Heart Is Not Blind Podcast featuring Michael Nye Season 3 - #3 Brief summary of the show: In this special edition of Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R., we are delighted to host Michael Nye, photographer, author, and podcaster. During the first half of the show, Steph chats with Michael about his newly launched podcast, My Hea…
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On this Season Finale episode, join podcast creator and host, Ken Meeker as he recaps season one. The Dissing My Ability Podcast began was originally conceived around engaging in meaningful, candid conversation about what it is like to live with disability. In this first season, the Dissing My Ability Podcast featured guests who live with a wide ra…
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Episode title and number: The Evocative Nature of Fragrance featuring Susan Baillely Season 3 - #2 Brief summary of the show: My co-hosts, Nasreen Bhutta, Sylvia Stinson-Perez, and Dana Hinnant were ecstatic to talk with Procter & Gamble's Susan Baillely. Susan is an authority on fragrance and we could hardly wait to learn more about her and her wo…
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After a brief hiatus, the Dissing My Ability Podcast returns with this very important and special episode featuring guest, Arthur Gywnne. In this episode, podcast host, Ken Meeker CPC and Arthur engage in an open an honest conversation on how attitudes, stigma, and trauma associated with mental health can lead to debilitating scenarios. Arthur is a…
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Episode title and number: My BOLD for 2023 is... Season 3 - #1 Brief summary of the show: In recognition of the new year, we here at Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. asked a few of our previously featured guests to share what their BOLD for 2023 is. We love their answers and hope you do too. Here are their names in order of appearance: Anne Mok, Roy Sam…
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On this episode of the Dissing My Ability podcast, host Ken Meeker CPC continues the conversation with special guest, April Alexander on the relationship between mental health and how it often intersects with disability. They discuss why psychological safety is important when discussing mental health. Ken and April share their experiences and to en…
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In this first part of a two part series of the Dissing My Ability podcast, host Ken Meeker CPC welcomes special guest, April Alexander for a conversation about their personal experiences in discovering the importance of taking care of our mental health. The correlation between mental and physical health can often intersect with disability. Discussi…
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In this episode of the Dissing My Ability Podcast, we continue the conversation with guest David Snyder for part 2 of our extended conversation. Join podcast host, Ken Meeker CPC and David as they discuss how disability has personally affected their lives in honest and candid conversation. David shares how we coped with the accident he had as a tee…
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This episode of the Dissing My Ability Podcast welcomes guest David Snyder for part 1 of this extended conversation. Join podcast host, Ken Meeker CPC and David as they discuss how disability has personally affected their lives in honest and candid conversation. David shares the details of the terrifying accident he had as a teen that left him with…
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Episode title and number: Happy Holidays: "These are a few of our favorite things" | Season 2 - #11 Brief summary of the show: The Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. hosts celebrates the holidays on camera with you. Featuring our lovely new intern Ava Lawler as our moderator. You can listen to this edition here or head on over to YouTube to check out the …
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Welcome to the Dissing My Ability Podcast, a place where host, Ken Meeker CPC and guests engage in honest, candid conversations about living with disability. In this episode, Ken is joined by fellow career success coach, Marcia Wall. Together, they discuss how individuals can benefit from working with a coach and why these benefits can greatly help…
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The Dissing My Ability podcast is about having open and honest conversation about living with disability. Through these conversations, we hope to help remove the stigma, shame, and feelings of otherness that so often accompany living with disability. In this Season 1 recap episode of the inaugural season, a few highlights and messages of positivity…
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In this episode, guest ‘host’ Montreece Hardy asks Dissing My Ability creator and host, Ken Meeker about his thoughts on intersectionality and living with disability. Join in on this important discussion on the DEI space and how they fit into it. Dissing My Ability is hosted by Ken Meeker. Ken is a Certified Professional Coach specializing in execu…
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This week’s episode of the Dissing My Ability Podcast features guest, Montreece Hardy. Host, Ken Meeker CPC and Montreece openly discuss some of the barriers to accessibility and inclusion for differently abled individuals. They also candidly talk about the issue of ablism and language use in the disability community. Please join in on this episode…
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Episode title and number: Looking Beyond Eyesight Featuring Dr. Hoby Wedler & Jackie Summers | Season 2 - #10 Brief summary of the show: Welcome to Season 2 Episode 10 of Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. This month's episode centers on a beautiful partnership of two individuals who come together to create a unified front to combat systemic barriers. Top…
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This episode of the Dissing My Ability podcast features guest, Brooke Beatty. Brooke and Podcast host, Ken Meeker discuss the challenges individuals living with disability face with regard to interpersonal communication and relationships. Brooke and Ken invite you in on this uplifting and candid conversation on the value each of us bring, why disab…
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In this episode, host Ken Meeker is joined by Bay Area Realtor, Stephen Beard for an important discussion on accessibility and some of the challenges that individuals living with disability face with housing. Given the current housing affordability and availability issues in most parts of the country, this wide-ranging conversation gives people liv…
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Episode title and number: Prioritizing Disability In DEI Makes A Better World | Catarina Rivera | Season 2 - #9 Brief summary of the show: Welcome to Season 2 Episode 9 of Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. In observation of National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October, we here at Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. are thrilled to have DEI Expert, C…
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This weeks guest, Athena Garcia, opens up about the challenges she faces as a young woman living with disability while on her journey towards becoming an educator. Join host Ken Meeker as he and Athena discuss the importance of finding your voice through advocacy. Dissing My Ability is hosted by Ken Meeker CPC, owner of Vitality Career Coaching LLC…
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It is possible to turn tragedy into triumph. On this episode of Dissing My Ability, host Ken Meeker is joined by Goddest Johnson. Goddest opens up about her life and the heartbreaking losses during her life. But Goddest’s story is one of resilience, faith, and of choosing to live in the light. Living with disability can be hard. People living with …
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Episode title and number: Channeling Our Inner Boldness Season 2 - #8 Brief summary of the show: Welcome to Season 2 Episode 8 of Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. Join our co-hosts Stephanae McCoy, Nasreen Bhutta, and Sylvia Stinson-Perez as we sit down to discuss what it's like finding our Boldness as blind people. Then Beauty Editor, Dana Hinnant shar…
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In this weeks Dissing My Ability Podcast, guest Aaron Linson opens up with host Ken Meeker about growing up with a disabling condition that would eventually take away Aaron's sight. Join them as they engage in a open and honest conversation about the struggles and stigma of living with a disability - and what others can do when they face similar ch…
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In this weeks Dissing My Ability Podcast, host Ken Meeker is joined by this weeks guest, Marion Liszkowski, for an open and honest discussion about the challenges people living with a disability often face. Marion opens up about her personal journey with disability, encountering discrimination, stigma, self-sabotage, and the importance of living au…
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Guest Christine Sajona joins Ken to talk about their friendship forged by both encountering blindness as adults. Together they take listeners through a hilarious experience they shared when Christine had an unknown creature in her apartment. It is a candid and honest discussion about living with a disability and why attitude matters.…
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Certified Professional Coach and disability, diversity, and inclusion advocate Ken Meeker launches his new podcast, Dissing My Ability. In this episode, Ken talks about his journey with disability and some of the everyday challenges he faces. He also sets the tone for future episodes where he invites guests to discuss their personal journey and exp…
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The only thing better than connecting with people is collaborating with them. This special podcast episode is a collaboration between the ADNA (Audio Description Network Alliance) host Roy Samuelson and Steph McCoy, founder of Bold Blind Beauty. “Stephanae McCoy discusses how and why she created Bold Blind Beauty - and we learn about A.I.R. and eve…
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Date: 7/9/22 Episode title and number: FSuccess In Plain Sight Featuring Dan Berlin & Jack Chen Season 2 - #7 Brief summary of the show: Welcome to Season 2 Episode 7 of Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. Today we're talking with former Iron Men, Dan Berlin and Jack Chen about their soon-to-be-released documentary on their experience during the Race Acros…
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