Aaron’s Opinion

Hi Aaron,

As we discussed, below are some short sentences about me for the podcast. Please let me know if you have any questions or need any additional details.

I’m legally blind with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). I came to the United States from Vietnam when I was 19 years old. I did not speak any English at the time. I started high school at the age of 19 and tried to learn English at the same time. I graduated third in my high school class. I attended Stony Brook University on full scholarship where I graduated with ho...

Biography – Rey Dalman Duhaylungsod,LPT
1981-09-23

I am a Licensed Professional Teacher and Senior High School educator at the Department of Education in Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. My work focuses on inclusive education, and I teach blind students across all year levels. I use tools such as Braille, abacus instruction, NVDA screen reader training, and orientation and mobility guidance to make learning accessible and empowering.
At the age of 24, I got married, and in the years that followed I explored different jobs and business opportunities—from bookkeeping and auditing to teaching online and trying entrepreneurial vent...

Hi Aaron,

Thank you for wanting to have us on your podcast. Even Though I’m Blind is a media outlet and nonprofit created to give blind and visually impaired people a real voice, stronger visibility, and a space where our stories can be shared with honesty, purpose, and humanity. Through media, storytelling, interviews, social platforms, and community connection, we highlight the people, experiences, talent, challenges, and victories that often go unseen. At the heart of ETIB, we want the world to understand that blind people are not just part of the conversation. We have voices, stories, leadership, cr...

Leighann Fuller is the inaugural Visually Impaired Services Coordinator at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), beginning her time in the ACCESS Office in November 2025. Prior to this role, she worked in the Student Persistence and Success department at SIUE as a Success coach. After experiencing a vision loss in 2023, blind and visually impaired students began to gravitate to Leighann for academic and personal support. Even before beginning this official role, Leighann had numerous opportunities to advocate for accessibility with campus housing as well as internship accessibility. Now officially in this role as the Visually Impaired Services Coordinator, Leighann regularly meets...

Hi there

So, I’m demo Scotland, UK. IM 56 years old (nearly 57 yikes, where are the years disappearing to….)

I’ve been involved with music since ,y teens, since High School Bands, and Musical Theatre productions locally. Never really did anything with the bands, we wrote so,e stuff together but only played live a handful of times, and changing line-ups of the bands often caused ‘creative conflict’ as I’m quite a strong personality and if I jace my mind set on a musical direction, I won’t waver from it, a mindset that often caused conflic...

Dedicated professional with over 30 years of experience in the art business, including extensive involvement in gallery management, event organization, and community engagement. Skilled in marketing, display, promoting, and social media. Committed to fostering education and appreciation of art while ensuring customer satisfaction. Proven track record of successful leadership and collaboration in both business and advocacy roles.

Organized over 200 group and solo exhibitions, and hosted numerous events.
Represented location of l and regional artists, while providing top-quality custom framing.
Implemented successful fundraisers benefiting the National Federation of the Blind.

Selected Achievements and Engagements:
Spoke...

Dear Aaron,

Thank you so much for inviting me to be a guest on Aaron's Opinion, I'd be happy to accept.

A bit about myself: my name is Demir Ajvazi, I'm 34 (turning 35 this September), from Beočin, Serbia. I have a degree in English Language and Literature, but since I couldn't find work in that field in Serbia, I currently work repairing and selling mobile phones. I'm married and we have a 20-month-old child. My wife is a musician, and together we run a YouTube channel where she creates and publishes children's songs.

I've b...

Hey Aaron,

Thank you again for reaching out to me. I really appreciate the opportunity and I’d love to come on your show and talk with you more about my podcast and everything I do. I always enjoy connecting with other podcasters and content creators, especially people who are passionate about building something unique.

My name is Meisha and I’m the creator and host of Meisha’s Music Element Podcast. My show is a mix of music, humor, real conversations, personality, chaos, motivation, and everyday life. I like to describe it as turning random though...

Aaron, thank you for your interest in Sideways Innovations, LLC. My name is Stephen Poirier, alias Blind Yoda. I noticed at a very young age that I could not see well but my teachers thought I was simply lazy. When I told them I could not see through the cloud on the chalkboard, they did not understand. This was confusing to me and my family since I knew I had a problem. I saw many specialists without results. Though I was able to participate in sports, my academic abilities were very limited. When I turned 14 years old, I was finally...

About Me:
My name is Natalie Kay Hamlin. I’m a writer, content creator, and advocate focused on vision‑loss awareness, emotional intelligence, and lived‑experience education. I was born with chorioretinitis and I also experience Charles Bonnet Syndrome, so a lot of my work centers around explaining these conditions in a way that’s honest, accessible, and human.
I create educational content, personal narratives, and community‑building posts across my platforms, and I’m passionate about helping others understand what life with low vision and CBS actually looks like.
Platforms:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/natal...

Aaron, thank you for the opportunity. I believe you wanted some background information and what my platform is so I am Leia Lemons-McGahee I am known as the complicated diabetic. I started this Facebook page because I saw some diabetics that were younger. Having these histrionic fits over their blood sugars and anxiety over nearly dying in the middle of the night with low blood sugars so I just wanted to throw things out there with an older diabetic that deals with complications. My number one complication is my vision changes so most people don’t know that I have vi...

Hello Aaron,

First and foremost, thank you for the invitation to join you on Aaron’s Opinion. I am truly honored by the opportunity and look forward to our conversation.

By way of introduction, my name is Anthony Corona. I am a writer, broadcaster, advocate, mentor, and the founder of The Sunday Edition Family of Podcasts and Digital Media Content Services.

Storytelling has been the central thread running through my life for as long as I can remember. Long before launching my own media platform, I spent more than a decade working in journalism an...

Hi everyone.
I'm Britta from "Braille and blindness" here in Denmark.
In this episode of Aaron's Opinion I try to tell you everything about how seven years ago I was so lucky, that a 3 yr old blind girl entered the kindergarten I was working at.
How I got to follow her all the way through kindergarten and into school, where we're about to enter 4th grade right after the sommer holiday.
How I try to make a new approach on the work with blind children by the help of everyone around them, how to sometimes make...

Hey Aaron,

Here’s a short description you can use for the episode notes:

Roads Audio is a private social audio app built for real conversations. Instead of posting into a public feed, users create private channels where they can record audio, listen to others, and reply with their own thoughts. It is designed to feel more personal than social media and more interactive than a traditional podcast, giving small groups, creators, and communities a place to have asynchronous voice conversations.

Website & links to download: https://roadsaudio.com

You can also find me...

Hi aaron paul hear I,m 46 I,m from drogheda in irelqnd I have spina bifida and hydrochalus I,m a musician and songwriter I play keyboard I released an album called the wheels are no big deal in 2023 ten songs written by me produced in abbey lane studios sang by my sister mary I also released a single called fellow man which I wrote for a livestream presented by danny Lamb of a song a City in canada I,ve recently written a song called change the perception which I produced and performed by danny it was released on...

Hey Aaron,

Thanks so much for the opportunity - here’s the notes for your episodes notes. Do let us know when it goes live and we’ll be sure to promote from our side!

Double Tap is a daily technology podcast and YouTube show where blind people talk tech. Hosted by Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, the show covers accessibility, mainstream technology, AI, smart glasses, Apple, Android, assistive tech, gadgets, apps, and listener stories from around the world.

New episodes are released daily and are available on all major podcast platforms, YouTube, and AMI...

I'm Adekunle Ogumbodede, from Nigeria. I'm legally blind—diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa back in 2008—but I can still see a little, enough to keep moving forward.

Through all this, I've seen how we're treated: misrepresented, stereotyped, stigmatized, pushed aside like we're invisible. In Nigeria especially, we're an afterthought—policies sit on paper, never enforced, while things feel way better overseas. That fire inside me wouldn't quit. I thought: why not change it? That's how Seeing Beyond Sight started. It's a movement—and now a global Facebook community—that creates awareness, advocates for real inclusivity, and fights for accessibility so no blin...

My name is Shelley Keeland, and I would like to share my career story of becoming the first and only blind steno machine court reporter in Arkansas and one of the first in the country in the early 1990s. I am retired now, and my wish is to help raise awareness and hope within our blind community that we should never accept society’s limitations when it comes to our dreams and living a fulfilled and independent life. I also want to reach the sighted listeners and ask them to hear the story of a wonderful juvenile judge who took a...

Here is our authentic conversation with James MacNeil.

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Hey Aaron,

Here is a little bit about me and what I do:
1. Defying the "Physical Limit" Narrative
Nick’s story is a powerful example of mindset over mechanics. Living with Cerebral Palsy, he has spent a lifetime navigating a world not always built for his physical path. By building a national media company, he proves that physical challenges do not dictate the scale of one’s professional impact or "Infinite" potential.
2. The Architect of "Infinite" Potential
He doesn't just teach business; he embodies the philosophy that "Your abilities are infinite." His journey with Cere...

as you know my name is Audriana i have rp i was diagnosed at 5 my sight stayed stable untill i was 28 i ended up loosing all my sight now i am 33 i actually just started my you tube channel last month so i am just getting started i also am a recovering addict i have been clean for 5 years i am trying to motivate people to be there best self i want to show people just because i am blind that dont mean i dont have something of value to give i havent done any out reach i am hoping...

My name is J.B. Lawrence. At the end of 2017, my vision suddenly failed due to undiagnosed diabetic retinopathy—no prior symptoms. In 2018, I got married and became a stepdad to two awesome daughters. I worked full-time through the pandemic, and starting in January 2022, I lost my sister, then my dad, and by January 2023, my mom. During this time, I also began in-home dialysis after kidney failure. In 2024, just days before my kidney transplant, I was let go from my longtime job. And just a couple of months ago, my wife has decided she wants a divorce. I am dealing wi...

Hi Aaron,

Here’s a short bio with my links included. I had a little help putting it together just to make sure it reads clean, but please feel free to edit, shorten, or adjust it however you’d like to fit your format or style.

Jeff Skoglund, known as The Blind Outdoorsman, is a Minnesota-based content creator sharing real-life experiences with blindness alongside his guide dog, Natty. Living with Retinitis Pigmentosa, Jeff creates content that bridges the gap between sighted and blind communities by showing everyday life, outdoor connection, and practical independence in an honest and...

Meet Scott Joffre from New Hampshire. Scott was born extremely premature at just 26 weeks and weighed only 1 pound, 8 ounces — truly a miracle baby. He has retinopathy of prematurity, which affected his vision from the start. Growing up, Scott needed glasses and assistive tech like CCTVs just to see clearly, but he still enjoyed playing sports, hanging out with friends, and video games.

When Scott was around 18, his mom, who does commercial cleaning for Dr. Dorothy Hitchmoth, a private eye doctor, mentioned to Dorothy that something seemed off with Scott’s eyes. Dorothy spent hours examining him and diagnosed him...

Hello Aaron,



as requested, please see bio and social media handles below:



Ben Akuoko is a Ghanaian-Canadian multidisciplinary thought leader, digital creator, entertainer, and advocate living with Retinitis Pigmentosa. His work lives at the intersection of music, storytelling, culture, identity, and social impact, shaped by his lived experience as a Black man navigating disability and creativity.



He is the founder of Brightside Scope, a platform dedicated to empowering racialize individuals and people with disabilities while amplifying marginalized voices through public speaking, digital creation, consulting, workshops and media appearances...

Good day to you, and Happy New Year!
My name is Labron Minnis, as you already know. I live in The Bahamas, so my time zone is Eastern Time (GMT-5). I am currently out of school, as I graduated last year. I speak English, which is our primary language here, although we do learn Spanish in school. That said, I do not speak Spanish fluently.
Now that I am out of school, I am on YouTube delivering global news as well as local news. I was born blind, and that about sums things up for now. If you...

L.A. Williams, also known as “The Blind Master,” is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and sales strategist known for helping people turn vision into action. Blind since the age of three, he has built a career that spans multiple industries, including automotive consulting, financial strategy, music production, and personal development.

He serves as Vice President of Dealer Synergy, one of the most recognized automotive training and consulting companies in the country, where he helps dealerships and call centers improve their communication, leadership, and outreach. Over the years, he has trained thousands of professionals on how to influence, execute, and...

Jennifer Beilis is an author of two books Hear I Am, and Making Positive Changes and audiobook as well. She is married 25 years.  Princess is their 5 year old Sheltie, who loves to play agility and very loving! Jennifer teaches American
American Sign Language on the college level. She is also looking for more work tutoring in the following topics: basic skills, basic ASL, ESL, Psychology, Special Needs, Career Services etc. you can find her on FB or Linked In.

Making Positive Changes

Amazon.com : hear i am beilis


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Michelle Steiner lives with an invisible disability. From the start, many people have told her she could not go to college, get her bachelor’s degree, get published, or have the job she wanted. She has been able to do all of that and more. Michelle graduated from Slippery Rock University with a bachelor’s degree in Community Programming.  She has articles published on The Mighty, Non-Verbal Learning Project, Dyscalculia Blog, The
the World as One Magazine, and Word Gathering. Her photographs were featured in Word Gathering Independent and Work Ready.  She works as a paraeducator in a school with s...

Dear listener,

Today we are joined by, Katherine Amadeo. Katherine is the founder of, Learning Blindness. She has had a fascinating life so far. We hope you enjoy today’s episode. Thank you. Help one person today help 1 million people tomorrow!

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Sam Atwood was born in 1976 with Glaucoma and had his first of 49 surgeries at 8 weeks old. Sam has been some degrree of blind all his life from high partial, to very low-vision, and is totally blind as of January 2025. Sam became totally blind when he made a decison to have both eyes removed despite some remaining light perception.
Sam has had a variety of jobs; beginning with his participation in a work experience program provided by Washington states division of blind services that put him behind the counter selling firearms. Sam’s most recent job was working as a ca...

My name is Clinton Aiken, I am 41 years old from Miami Florida. I have been blind now 13 years due to diabetic retinopathy, and God has humbled me, a little bit about me. I do work for FedEx Ground as a package handler come, I’ll call myself, Mr. blind boss because everything I have been through the past 13 years I have bossed up about it while being blind, I have had a kidney and pancreas transplant on February 7. It will be 11 years. I went totally blind in 2013, I am big on family. I love to have fun, help people, write sh...

Michelle Benczkowski is the Head Researcher and content creator at eleVIVO, a low-cost online platform helping people with low vision thrive through small, actionable steps. eleVIVO connects individuals to local resources, vision professionals, and open clinical research trials while sharing practical tips for navigating life with vision loss. With a background outside traditional healthcare, Michelle brings decades of experience as a teacher, mentor, and program manager in the equestrian world, along with a deeply personal approach to advocacy and storytelling. She is the author of Practically Impractical, a book honoring her first mentor, legendary horsewoman Barbara Johnson, and the many...

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My name is Jason Barber, but most people know me as Duck. I am a legally blind cattle farmer in southern Middle Tennessee. I own and operate a 100 plus acre family farm that turns 160 years old this year. I am an eighth generation farmer.

Farming has always been part of my life. But in midlife, everything changed. I was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a progressive condition that took away much of my sight. Many people would have walked away. I chose to adapt.

With the help of assistive technologies and sheer determination, I continue to...

Hey everybody, my name is Sheldon, also known as Sheldon the Blind Traveller. I lost my eyesight 15 years ago due to glaucoma, a hereditary eye disease that runs in my family. Losing my vision was life-changing, but I made a decision early on that it would never limit the way I live, dream, or experience the world.

Today, I’m a blind world traveler, content creator, and motivational voice who proves that disability does not mean inability. I’ve traveled to 23 countries and counting, navigating the world through sound, touch, intuition, and connection with people from all walks of l...

Hi Aaron,

It was great to connect with you.

Here's a short blurb about my podcast:

Mental Health Matters: Voices of Change is a podcast dedicated to amplifying meaningful conversations around mental health, resilience, and community. Hosted by Susan Day of Mindful Arts Therapy and first aired on Goldfields FM 99.1, each episode brings together inspiring guests who share lived experiences, practical strategies, and innovative approaches their organisations are using to raise awareness.
Through these interviews, listeners gain insight into the people and ideas driving real change — offering hope, knowledge, and empowerment along the wa...

Hannah of Blind & Bored is a blind content creator across social media platforms. Her videos provide a creative and relatable outlook on the challenges of going blind, using humor, satire, and parody. Her comedic point of view reminds us that laughter is the best medicine. Follow Blind & Bored on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@blindbored?_r=1&_t=ZP-92TCYoMPU3K (https://www.tiktok.com/@blindbored?_r=1&_t=ZP-92TCYoMPU3K) Follow Blind & Bored on FB https://www.facebook.com/share...=wwXIfr (https://www.facebook.com/share...) Subscribe to Blind & Bored on YouTube https://youtube.com/@blindandbored?si=JdhD_UH7rPHKN8kA (htt...

Cory is the creator behind Legally Blind No Limits, a
YouTube channel dedicated to helping others see
life differently and live without limits.
After nearly losing his life while hiding his blindness,
Cory turned that experience into a mission —
empowering others to embrace independence,
confidence, and joy, no matter their circumstances.
Through honest storytelling, practical insight, and a
positive outlook, he inspires his audience to
overcome challenges, adapt with resilience, and
create a life they truly love.
As an independent creator, every collaboration and
contribution helps expand the me...

Today we would like to welcome Samuel Dunsiger, to our podcast. to learn more about. Samuel please go to:

Samuel Dunsiger

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Breaking Barriers & Building Connection: Martin Fleming on Inclusive Innovation and Reclaiming Your Passion
 
In this episode, we are joined by Martin Fleming, a Transformational Career, Life, and Business Coach and the visionary founder of Spectrom Connect CIC. Based in Norfolk, UK, Martin brings a rare combination of professional expertise and lived experience to the table. As a blind entrepreneur who has navigated the challenges of the corporate and tech worlds, Martin has turned his personal journey into a powerful mission to foster genuine human connection.
We dive deep into Martin’s work with Spectrom Connect, a groundbreaking new...