The Blind Chick

In this engaging episode of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn Street and Moses Street sit down with Wendy Fagan, founder of Envision Blind Sports, to discuss the life-changing impact of adaptive sports for blind and visually impaired individuals. Wendy shares her journey from discovering goalball and beat baseball to founding Envision Blind Sports, a nonprofit that introduces participants to over 25 dif...

Join hosts Penn and Moses as they continue their captivating conversation with Matt Hendrick in the second installment of his story. Matt delves deeper into his extraordinary life journey, sharing more about his out-of-body experiences, encounters with the unexplainable, and the artistic inspirations that shape his unique style. The episode highlights the role of disability in discovering purpose,...

In this captivating episode of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn and Moses Street sit down with artist and author Matt Hendrick to explore his remarkable journey. Matt, who has survived numerous near-death experiences, shares his inspiring path from a life-altering car accident to becoming an artist who paints using his mouth and hand. His newest book, Uncommon Vision: Embracing the Unseen, delves into...

The Blind Chick Podcast Summary In this episode of The Blind Chick, your hosts Penn and Moses Street dive into a conversation with Chelsea Elder from Adaptive Adventures. Together, they explore the power of adaptive sports and how they create a supportive, tight-knit community for people with disabilities. Chelsea shares the excitement of their unique Dragon Boat Racing program and how it fosters...

Join hosts Penn and Moses Street as they tackle misconceptions about blindness and share personal, humorous stories in this episode of The Blind Chick. They’re joined by Chelsea Elder from Adaptive Adventures, who highlights the life-changing impact of adaptive sports programs. Chelsea shares how her organization provides outdoor recreation opportunities across the country for people with disabili...

Welcome back to The Blind Chick! In this episode, Penn and Moses continue their conversation with Tricia, the founder of Blind Girl Designs. Tricia shares her journey in the fashion industry as a blind business owner, discussing how she uses her white cane as a symbol of freedom and how her designs break down stereotypes around blindness. She talks about the inspiration behind her products, the im...

In this episode of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn and Moses Street share their relaxing getaway to Colorado’s Hot Sulphur Springs, discussing the importance of self-care and rejuvenation. Special guest Tricia Waechter joins the conversation, sharing her journey with vision loss and how she built her company, Blind Girl Designs, after transitioning from a career in fashion. This episode is full of hum...

In this episode of The Blind Chick podcast, hosts Penn and Moses Street dive into an inspiring conversation with Evan Schwabrock, who opens up about his journey of adapting to vision loss from Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy. Evan shares the real challenges he’s faced—both personally and from societal misconceptions about blindness—and how he’s pushed through to prove his capabilities. He also...

We know you have questions for Penn and Moses. Why not drop them the line and ask them those burning questions that you can't keep inside? Call us at 720-712-8856 or email us at feedback@aftersight.org. In this episode of The Blind Chick podcast, Penn and Moses engage in a heartfelt conversation with Joel Schneider about the journey of training service dogs and the impact they have on individuals...

Thank you for listening to this episode of the Blind Chick. I know you have questions for Penn and Moses, so why not ask? Give us a call at (720) 712-8856 or email us at feedback@aftersight.org In this episode of The Blind Chick podcast, hosts Penn and Moses Street engage with Joel Schneider, the executive director of Soul Dogs, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to training service dogs for...

We're so glad you're listening to The Blind Chick. If you have any questions for Penn or Moses, email them at feedback@aftersight.org or give them a call at (720) 712-8856. In this episode, Paula Kissinger is back for part 2 as she talks with Penn and Moses Street. They discuss their experiences with adaptive sports, including swimming, hiking, and working on a cattle ranch. They share tips for sw...

Summary Paula Kissinger, a guest on The Blind Chick podcast, shares her story of how sports became her compass through vision loss. She grew up loving sports and found a sense of normalcy and community at a summer camp for kids with visual impairments. She discovered her love for judo at the camp and went on to compete in able-bodied competitions. Paula also talks about her passion for skiing and...

Summary The Blind Chick podcast is a platform for people with disabilities to share their stories. The hosts Penn and Moses Street interview individuals from all over the world, including para-Olympians, gamers, photographers, artists, writers, and activists. In this episode, they interview Ted Tahquechi, a blind art photographer, who creates 3D printable art that can be touched and experienced by...

Summary In this episode of The Blind Chick podcast, hosts Penn and Moses interview Marty Sobo, a podcaster and tech guru who is a strong advocate for accessibility in the tech world. Marty shares his personal journey of losing his sight 10 years ago and how it changed his life. He discusses the challenges faced by blind individuals in learning and using technology, as well as the importance of adv...

Summary In this episode, Penn and Moses interviews Dominic Petrello, a writer and advocate for the blind community. They discuss Dominic's upcoming kidney transplant, his journey with diabetes, and the challenges faced by blind individuals in sports journalism. Dominic shares his perspective on the misconceptions about blindness and the need for society to value individuals based on their abilitie...

Summary In this episode, Penn and Moses interviews Dominic Petrillo, a blind sportswriter, about his journey and experiences in the sports industry. Dominic shares his passion for sports and how he became a sportswriter after losing his vision. He also discusses the challenges he faces as a blind journalist and advocate for accessibility in the field. The conversation highlights the importance of...

Summary In this episode, Melodie Paubert discusses her goal of helping others who are in the same situation as her, providing financial education and literacy to those who need it. She shares her strategies for growing her business through social media and emphasizes the importance of having a goal and budgeting. Melodie also talks about her experience as a blind parent and the challenges she face...

Summary Melody Paubert, an entrepreneur from Madagascar, shares her journey of growing up in a small town and eventually coming to the United States. She discusses her diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and her involvement in a nonprofit organization called Nofy i Androy (NiA), which provides access to education for girls in Madagascar. Melody also talks about her work as a disease interventio...

Summary Rebecca Shields, a blind advocate and educator, shares her journey of living with blindness and the challenges she faced as a parent. She emphasizes the importance of independence and not allowing blindness to hold you back. Rebecca is passionate about helping others with disabilities and connecting them with resources and services. She has dedicated her life to advocating for the blind co...

Summary In this episode, Penn and Moses continue their conversation with Jamiee Kaddish. They discuss the importance of slowing down, finding peace within oneself, and embracing the unique perspective that blindness brings. Jamiee shares her journey of starting a nonprofit called Insight Outreach, which focuses on providing movement resources for children with visual impairments. They also talk ab...

Summary In this episode of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses interview Jamie Kaddish, a teacher of movement and life. Jamie shares her journey of transitioning from being a dancer to using movement as a way to heal and support others. She discusses the importance of being present in the body and using movement to connect with the nervous system. The conversation also touches on the benefits of Felde...

Summary In this episode, Penn and Moses rejoin Ted Tahquechi and discuss his journey as a travel blogger and photographer after losing his sight. He shares his experiences traveling as a blind person and the importance of educating others about blindness. Ted also talks about his passion for making art accessible and his work with tactile art and 3D printing. He offers advice for those going throu...

Summary In this episode, Penn and Moses interview Ted Tahquechi, a travel blogger, award-winning photographer, and public speaker who lost his vision in a car accident. Ted shares how picking up his camera again helped him regain his life with vision loss. He discusses his projects, including creating tactile art through 3D printing and his ongoing work with the human form. The conversation also t...

Summary Cordelia Zars, the executive director of Empathy Theater Project, discusses the mission of the organization to develop original theater that fosters empathy and connection across divisions in America. The theater company creates original musicals and monologues that tackle complex issues and aim to bring people together. Cordelia emphasizes the importance of storytelling and music in break...

Summary Stephanie Barrera Valdes shares her journey of vision loss, career impact, and the creation of Blind Delights. She discusses her diagnosis, moving to the United States, and her work with the Foundation for Children with Special Needs. Additionally, she talks about the inspiration behind Blind Delights and its environmental-friendly products. Stephanie Barrera Valdes discusses her zero wast...