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Scammers are targeting you and your loved ones. I know all too well. My mother spent $350,000 on a man she believed was her soulmate right before her death. The only way we can fight back is to arm ourselves with information. Scammer Warriors unite! These stories are from victims and their families. The details are so shocking that they're hard to believe.
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Age of Reason is a channel that promotes positive Atheism, knowledge and common sense... and now I mostly talk about Climate Change because I strongly believe this is the one existential threat that endangers us all.
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Sight is a highly dominant sense. If you have it, naturally you’ll use it for a lot of things. But if you don’t have it, or you don’t have as much sight as you used to, it’s still possible to live a rich, full life. This podcast is all about how it’s done. We offer tips and tricks for living blindfully, including plenty about the latest accessible technology, but we discuss the barriers too, ranging from attitudinal barriers to accessibility barriers and more. Hear interviews with movers and ...
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A Wife Who Shares The Naked Truth About Herself And The World. Graduating from an all girls Catholic College in 2006, she struggled to find work. Going after jobs like Executive Assistant for the Director of Publicity, she landed jobs like Manager of Abercrombie & Fitch. After struggling to not overdraw her Washington Mutual Account every month, she decided to become a stripper to supplement her income. With the highs that cash and an open schedule provided, and the lows of a coworkers suici ...
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During his September 2024 Presidential release, National Federation of the Blind President Mark Riccobono announced that Jonathan Mosen has joined the team at the National Federation of the Blind to pursue a range of initiatives in technology, accessibility, and communications. In this special episode, Mark and Jonathan discuss Jonathan's role, and…
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This week I’m teaching you the 3 steps to create a follow-up process to reach out to potential local clients. Mentioned in this episode: Work with me inside The Localpreneur Academy Click here to book a free consult call with Leslie Follow me on Instagram @‌lesliepresnall Download my Free Guide: How To Grow Your Local Instagram Following If you’re …
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 298 0:00Living Blindfully to cease publication at the end of September 2:06Special Apple coverage coming up 11:02OrCam says it's committed to the blind and low vision market 13:27AppleVis lives on 16:43Abuse of power. Censorship fromVisionAustralia 17:47You c…
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In this episode I'm teaching a coaching tool called "The Minimum Baseline" to help you create more consistency in your local marketing and business. The idea behind The Minimum Baseline is it's the smallest, doable amount of anything you can commit to. Your brain will tell you it's not enough. It will tell you that one post or 10 minutes a day isn'…
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 297 0:00Vision Australia's Board is not doing its job properly 3:07Greg Stilson and Jason Martin from APH discuss the latest with the Monarch 13:16Positive update on TPLink accessibility 1:05:12Peacock,ExpressVPN, and Pulseway 1:06:54Overdrive Media Console i…
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 296 0:00Blind, low vision, and DeafBlind people continue to be denied the chance to lead provider organisations 2:41Will Vision Australia even give blind people a chance to apply to be CEO? 11:38Update on Google Calendar 25:37LinkedIn is impossible 31:34Looki…
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My Localpreneur Academy student Dana Manning is sharing how she went from moving to a new city with ZERO social media presence (she wasn't even on Facebook!) to now being fully booked with a 7 month waitlist! She's a mom who's learned some secrets to implementing systems so she can get everything done, maintain balance and truly make her business w…
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 295 0:00Comments on Blind Barbie 2:02Arielle Silverman from the American Foundation for the blind discusses the design and impact of Blind Barbie 5:04Zoom announces another accessible recorder, the H1 XLR 33:48Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses and privacy 36:49Podca…
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Send us a Text Message. A veteran ended up destitute and lonely after spending so much of his life serving his country. It wasn't a foreign war that ended up leading to his death. It was a romance scam... even though his dedicated niece tried everything in her power to save him. Support the Show.By April
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Tune into this Most Valuable Podcast Episode! We all have those people in our head who we imagine are judging us, laughing at us, or rolling their eyes at us every time we show up on social media. Maybe it's people in your present life or people from your past like mean girls from high school, exes or old co-workers. These are your imaginary trolls…
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Send us a Text Message. A Wyoming woman was the victim of a romance scam, turned pig butchering scam, long before most people knew anything about either scam. Her daughter discovered her mother living in a mobile home without electricity and running water. The scam ended up indirectly taking the victim's life. For more resources on how to spot scam…
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 294 0:00A first look at Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1 beta 0:42Living Blindfully Plus comes to Apple Podcasts. Siri's phenomenal new voices tell us about it 13:19AI claims a scalp. OrCam exits the blindness and low vision market 22:42Feedback on the Meta Sma…
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In this episode, I'm re-visiting the topic - How to be more confident on social media. Tune into this episode to learn: Where confidence really comes from How to generate confidence on demand The real reason you aren't showing up how you want on social media - and what to do about it Mentioned in this episode: Work with me inside The Localpreneur A…
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This week I’m sharing how to find more local accounts to follow and engage with on Instagram as part of your local engagement strategy. Tune into this episode to learn: 3 ways to find more local accounts to follow and engage with The impact of “being part of your community” on Instagram and following more local accounts Simple ways to consistently …
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 293 0:00Hi from the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses 0:39The final report of the Royal Commission on Abuse in Care 6:31I'm worried about blind Barbie 32:52Watching US Olympics coverage outside the US 43:03New accessories for the Zoom H6 Essential recorder 46:27Sono…
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 292 0:00A Salute to Gary O'Donoghue 1:08The Overcast podcast app has been rewritten 6:08the prodigal Castro user returns 11:42Comments on the Doug Geoffray interview 15:45I want to know more about the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses 25:06iPhone problem, accessible…
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 291 0:00Some recognition at a special time 4:19Doug Geoffray, 25 years after that first Blind Line interview, talks about accessibility and AI at Microsoft 26:54Bonnie and Jonathan's NFB Convention 2024 audio diary 1:17:03NFB day 3 1:29:04NFB Day 4 including …
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This week I’m sharing best practices on how to show up in local facebook groups as a business owner to promote your business, offer value and be of service in your community. Tune into this episode to learn: The 4 things your Facebook profile must have visible when you're engaging in groups How to show up as the local go-to expert in Facebook group…
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 290 0:00Living Blindfully has a WhatsApp Announcements Channel 1:22Facebook hallucination 6:46The Be My Eyes Inclusive Language Guide 9:05X for iOS is accessible again 32:37Workaround for clipped audio announcements with some Bluetooth headphones 33:07Accessi…
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Send us a Text Message. The scammer in this story told the victim that he was country music star Vince Gill and that he needed money because he was being accused of rape. This victim’s daughter tells the story of the one picture she spotted on her mother’s social media account that led to the discovery that her mother had lost everything. Click HER…
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 289 0:00Send a text or voice message to us on WhatsApp 1:06Outstanding technical support from Pulseway 6:43Accessibility of X for iOS badly broken 11:36Beatles book 13:59The LenovoThinkBios Utility 19:44Dr Nicholas Giudice discusses how we ensure blind people…
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 288 0:00This page intentionally left blank 2:51The Aircove Go Router fromExpressVPN 13:43If you'd like to try ExpressVPN for yourself, you can use our affiliate link. You'll get 30 days free, and so do we. We really appreciate it. Zamzar is a handy file conve…
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.Welcome to 287 0:00I will miss Michael Mosley 0:53iOS 18 7:27Listen Later 13:27AI is a game changer 14:18accessible ways to learn about yoga 19:53Be My Eyes and their bonkers Inclusive Language Guide 26:26Read the Language Guide here.Bryan Bashin from Be My Eyes discusse…
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Are you making it clear that you're available to work with or hire? As a service-based business owner, your social media presence is your "open for business" sign. This is how potential clients know they can pay you. A common (and sneaky) mistake I see happening all over Instagram is business owners not making it super clear that they're available …
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.Welcome to 285 0:00Something you should know about the PhonakTV Connect 3:07Travelling on airlines when you're blind 11:48Microsoft Natural Voices for SAPI 5 31:02Check out the project here The VictorReader Stream 3 33:08ID.ME 40:16Cochlea implants, Android, and readers …
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Send us a Text Message. Every family member of a romance scam victim dreams of being able to give the scumbag a piece of their mind. This woman actually did it… and it’s flawless. I wish I was able to handle my mother’s scammer like this when I got him on the phone, but I was too afraid to upset my mother. Click HERE to contact April about your lov…
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In this episode, my client Sarah Fulton is sharing how she increased her clientele in her bookkeeping business by 60% in 6 months -- then how she turned around and doubled her inquiries in the first half of the year! Tune into this episode to learn: The strategy and mindset behind developing her social media presence The power of knowing your numbe…
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 284 0:00Apple's WWDC will be huge this year 0:50Jonathan Mosen's keynote address to the International Council on English Braille 6:55A frustrating legal experience 1:05:54Slow but steady progress with Sonos 1:10:47Choosing a laptop 1:17:01Working with SharePo…
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If selling and promoting your services on social media makes you feel icky and spammy, you're not alone. It's totally normal. We aren't born sales people. But instead of working on the skills of selling and the mindset around selling, I see a lot of people either (1) avoid it totally or (2) secretively sell (aka disguise they're actually trying to …
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.Welcome to 283 0:00Comments on recent episodes 4:36New hearing aids purchased 9:28for users of the Rode Smartlav interview kit needing USB C connectivity 15:47Wanting a podcast app for my Chromebook 17:59Blind yoga? 19:33Broadcasting systems for visually impaired accessi…
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This week I’m diving into something that affects so many local business owners all over... your location. Whether you live in a small town or big city or whether you have a physical location or no location - you likely have thoughts about where you're located and what results are possible for you. Location Drama is any negative thoughts you have ab…
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 282 0:00A lot is about to change in our lives thanks to ChatGPT 4O 2:26Sonos comments on recent accessibility regressions 11:35Listener comments on Sonos 19:11Essential Series button layout descriptions available 36:19the importance of blindness agencies lead…
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 281 0:00The new apps from Sonos are nothing short of appalling 4:03Following sports events when you're at the venue 24:45Zoom Recorders 44:27Pocketcasts for Android 48:12Is Android viable for you now? 50:32Unimpressed with the ARA device 56:30Seeing AI unavai…
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Is your industry saturated in your city? In this episode we're diving into how there's no such thing and how you can still be successful -- even if there are other business who do what you do. I'm sharing the mindset shifts you need to find what makes you unique, to continue showing up and to bring in your local clients. Tune into this episode to l…
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Send us a Text Message. Sometimes laughter really is the best medicine in this dark terrible world of romance scams. A Michigan woman used her humor, her acting skills and advice from an amazing financial advisor to come out on the other side. She still has bad days, but she's decided to join the fight... instead of letting the scam ruin her life. …
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 280 0:00Zoom improves accessibility of their H Essential Series 3:02It appears Sonos accessibility is about to experience a significant regression 6:00Mathieu Paquette from HumanWare talks Audible support for the Victor Reader Stream 3 and more new features 2…
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Do you get your clients amazing results, but you struggle to get amazing testimonials? In this Most Valuable Podcast episode, I'm re-sharing a few ways to help you get more testimonials from your local clients, so you can build your credibility and social proof. But you're not going to collect just ANY generic fluffy testimonials either -- you're g…
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 279 0:00A user review of the Seleste Smart Glasses 3:05Demonstration of an accessible LG washer dryer 11:05Microsoft Copilot on Windows 10 23:03Problems with accessible YouTube Downloader 25:10New hearing aids 28:42Review and demonstration of the MyPhonak app…
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In this Most Valuable Podcast episode, I'm re-sharing my 4-step process to build your local credibility. If you're unsure on how to get the word out and how to get people to trust and choose your business, I'm laying out exactly what it takes it go from unknown to the local go-to person in your industry. Tune into today's episode to learn: How to t…
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 278 0:00In loving memory of Pauline Mosen 2:22Downloading from YouTube on iOS 10:17Looking for accessible real-time translation app 11:35Keeping access to Windows 10, and Zoom H Essential Recorders 13:25YouTube accessibility issue 18:31.684Notetakers in the p…
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Do you every find yourself questioning how much you should promote something? How much should you share about your offer, your services, an event you have coming up? How many times should you post? How many emails should you send? How much is too much? What if you annoy your audience? This week I’m re-releasing this MVP episode where I share my ans…
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Send us a Text Message. Becky Holmes is out with a new book now available in the U.S. that's gaining a lot of traction in the world of romance scams. It's called Keanu Reeves Is Not In Love With You. The book is informative and delightfully entertaining. Becky took time out for Scammer Stories to have a conversation on how it all started and how it…
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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 277 0:00Existing Voice Dream Reader customers can keep what they paid for 2:59Amos Miller discusses the forthcoming Glide mobility device 8:41Guiding in the swimming pool 1:10:58Non-24 and managing insomnia 1:11:53Boycotting Israeli technology products 1:22:2…
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Join me for this workshop training replay - 3 Reasons Why You're Not Selling Out Your Local Events... And What To Do Instead In our hour together, you'll learn: How to avoid the most common mistakes business owners make when promoting their events on social media Simple steps to get more people to see and know about your event without spending any …
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