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As we rewind or as I like to say, Reidwind... in order to pause and reflect, re-evaluate or maybe just slow down to pick some others up as we continue along the way. We're looking back at some prior episodes from the past six months. Subscribe via Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/RMMRadioSubscribe Follow on Sound Cloud Follow on Twitter: @tsreid

EVERY NOW AND THEN I SHARE THE THINGS THAT CROSS MY MIND... Things that should help us can be the same that do more than distract us from our goals! Sound Cloud: http://soundcloud.com/t-reid iTunes: http://bit.ly/RMMRadioSubscribe

Occasionally, I come across a story that I think fits into a specific category. This latest piece for example was supposed to be about Robert Ott, a blind entrepreneur, but it ended up as so much more. Hear how one two syllabel word helped Robert fight back from a traumatic experience to become a successful entrepreneur in the Business Enterprise Program. Listening on Sound Cloud? Hit the Follow!...

Doctor Dre of Yo MTV Raps, NYC's Hot 97 Morning Show, the movie Who's the Man?... is launching The Fight Back! Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and now blind, this fight back is about more than you probably think. This episode features the piece produced for Gatewave radio followed by more personal conversation with Dre. Plus, you know there's only one way to intro this podcast... if you were a morn...

This episode we travel in a different direction from the past. Different from the podcast, but a big part of my life and maybe yours... Music! A past guest to RMMRadio returns, but this time we're getting his recommendations for artists and songs you should listen to, investigate, re-visit... Subscribe to RMMRadio now on iPhone, Android, Sound Cloud, Stitcher, Follow @tsreid on Twitter

En Vogue, Tony Tony Tone and more musical artists from Oakland could help answer this question. In this episode we meet two gentlemen creating a documentary that will help others do the same. The second part of today's podcast explores Hip Hop from two angles you may have not known existed. * Krip Hop Nation, an international network for artists with disabilities. * Hip Learning, using the rap ele...

Remember when some thought rap music was a fad? They never thought it would become what it is today... a world wide billion dollar, trend setting industry. I'm sure they never thought how this art form could end up being a bridge for a 19 year old young lady adjusting to her vision loss. Young Ant, is spittin' lyrics about her own experience adjusting to blindness. And I have a feeling that's just...

Many would assume growing up blind in the 1950's & 60's had its challenges. What about growing up Black and Blind attending a segregated school for the blind? In this latest Reid My Mind Radio you hear from the Executive Director of the Radio Reading Network of Maryland, Robert Lewis. We talk about segregation, police brutality playing with Stevie Wonder and he even gives some of his personal musi...

Taking over the Reid My Mind Radio Studio once again for a year end special...Rizzle Razzle. I asked for your help in convincing my daughters to let me be a part of their end of year wrap up. This year, they cover music, iPhone apps and phrases. Find out who made their lists. Find out if I made the show!

Leading into 2017, it's apparent that finding common ground will be even more important than ever. If you're looking for a New Year's resolution , consider building coalitions. That building for me starts at home! Find out what I mean and then help me take action! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast! http://bit.ly/RMMRadioSubscribe/ Follow me on Twitter: @tsreid

This episode features the latest Gatewave Radio piece answering the question; Who is the Girl Gone Blind? Immediately following the piece, check out what happens when I run with a bit of inspiration from something I heard in my conversation with Maria Johnson, aka, A Girl gone Blind. Make sure you Subscribe to RMM Radio bit.ly/RMMRadioSubscribe

A look at Notes on Blindness, a new film released in the US and premiering in NYC. It's the story of John Hull who recorded his thoughts, observations and more on audio cassette. This Gatewave story includes a conversation with Co-Director Peter Middleton. It's pretty hard to watch a movie about someone going blind without thinking of my experience. Checkout some of my own personal recordings. Sub...

Back from another Pennsylvania Council of the Blind Conference. This is not a recap. After all of these years, this was the first time I recall hearing that such conferences have been described as fantasy. Fantastic! Yes, but I never heard them described as being a fantasy. You could say this is my opinion on the idea or you could just say it's what was on my mind!

Brought to you by: [The RAE of Hope;]() Shining a light on a rare childhood eye cancer. Visit: Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/TheRAEofHope)http://Facebook.com/TheRAEOfHope YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheRAEofHope2016 Today's Gatewave Radio piece features Lainey Feingold who herself has done much to improve accessibility in the real and virtual world. Her book Structured Negotiation: A Winning...

Meet voice over artist and Entrepreneur, Satauna Howery. She's one of the winners of the Hadley Forsythe Center for Entrepreneurship and Employment New Ventures Competition. Hear all about the competition , her business, the benefits of a voice over business and opportunities. Plus a little audio geekery from yours truly! Checkout: www.satauna.com @SataunaH on Twitter info@satauna.com RMMRadio is...

Meet Nafset Chenib... she dreams of attending school in New York City. Listen to more about her dream, challenges and experience growing up in russia...just make sure you hear her voice! http://bit.ly/Nafset

In this latest production for Gatewave Radio, learn all about The Holy Braille Project from the University of Michigan's Haptix Lab. They're working on an affordable full page Braille display with the potential of being a fully functioning tablet with its own tactile graphic user interface.

This latest episode of RMM Radio features a profile of a very accomplished Scientist who has been defined for something that occurred as a child. Today, we're going to explore what helped him get to running his own [lab at Smith Kettlewell, creating and launching the YouDescribe service and his latest venture, creating a community for Blind Makers to develop robots and more using the Arduino ! Mee...

While we're over 30 episodes deep into RMM Radio, this is the first episode as an official podcast. That's right, you can now subscribe to Reid My Mind Radio via the Apple Podcast app or any other podcast application. In many ways it's fitting that today's episode feature's Andre Watson, PhD. We'll learn about his road to becoming a Psychologist an Olympian , a husband and Dad. Plus we'll talk abo...

As I was preparing to interview a magician who performs on the streets of New York City among other places; I learned of another magician on the west coast.; It just so happens, their both blind. In this RMMR version of a piece produced for Gatewave Radio, I include a bit of sample magic that requires no vision. It follows the piece so stay tuned!

When we think of comic books, we think of rich colorful graphics, heroes with super natural powers and often fantastic out of this world story lines. Comic books entertain. Guy Hasson believes comic books are not exclusive to the visual medium. And even more than that, he believes comics…Empower! www.comicsempower.com

Chris Maury is a founder of Conversant Labs, a technology company in Pittsburgh creating and promoting the Conversational User interface. We talk about Say Shopping and how this app and method for interacting with technology can aid those with vision loss - from low vision to totally blind. Hear how Conversant Labs is much more than an entrepreneurial endeavor for Chris.

On my mind this week, an advertising campaign called #BeTheirEyes from Samsung. It's taking place in Hong Kong. Samsung's asking sighted individuals to take pictures of various monuments and describe them for people who are visually impaired…

With millions of Baby Boomers expected to experience Low Vision, taking vvision loss into consideration just makes sense. New guidelines detail how to improve facilities including indoor and outdoor spaces for those with Low Vision.

Brendan Friedrich wants you to hear his voice...as a public address announcer for a major sports team, a weatherman, a news reporter or DJ. He's only 14, but he's on his way.