In this episode, Sy and Fleeks will be discussing football
season, caretaker girlfriends, opposite-sex friends within relationships, and kids knowing their place in life. In the community sea this week will be the founders of AGU Girls; a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing reproductive health education to teenage girls when they need it most.
Reach out to AGU Girls via email at AGUGirlsInc@gmail.com or visit their website; AGUGirlsInc.org.
Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.
In this very special episode, Sy, Fleeks, and "Boss Lady" Christina will be talking with YouTuber, athlete, and motivational speaker, Anthony Ferraro. Joining the table as well, fellow up-incoming YouTuber, Nolan D! Get ready to be inspired by these two legendary blind creators.
Subscribe to their YouTube channels and be among the 1st to see them collab!
Anthony Ferraro: https://www.youtube.com/@Asfvision
Nolan D: https://www.youtube.com/@NolanD2016
We’re back! The BTT team needed a little break after attending the 2025 National conventions. Join your host, Sy and Joe, along with Christina, Natalie, and Christy for a review of their unique convention experiences. This is just to share, not to influence in any way. Please visit ACB and NFB to learn more about each organization.
American Counsel of the Blind:
National Federation of the Blind:
Be a part of the #ImBetterBlind movement, share on social media, send us an email or you’re invited to come to the table to share your unique #ImBetterBlind experience.
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In this episode, Sy and Fleeks will be talking about the importance of using all the tools available for us to live as independently as possible. Other topics disussed will be going to jail, upcoming conventions, blind ettiquette, and firework safety. In the community seat this week is Janine Staley. She is the Director of Customer Success for AIRA, a visual interpretation service that uses professionally trained interpreters alongside artificial intelligence technology to provide visual assistance for people who are blind or have low-vision. Janine will be talking about many of the ways in which AIRA users can apply this technology in practical ways to improve their lives and increase their independence.
Learn how AIRA can help you by visiting their website: AIRA.io, or call 1-800-835-1934
Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.
In this episode, Sy and Fleekss are going to be talking about the importance of one's reputation and what that really means as life's seasons change. In the Relationship Talk segment they will be discussing a very suspicious situation
between a couple in a long distance relationship and the vacation one of them wants to take with someone else who is, "just a friend, I swear!"
In the BVI Community Seat this week is Jack Walters. He is the CEO and co-founder of HapWare, a new technology company that is working on products to empower and improve life for the disability community. He will be talking about their product, "ALeye", a wearable device that will drastically change the way that the BVI community will interact with the world around us.
Learn more about HapWare and their breakthrough
technology by visiting their site; HapWare.com
Register to participate as an ALeye BETA tester here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8YYTC5Tb8T7zfUGNA0Ug4XIZeEUdmJoAoBMB8Alwq08ifew/viewform
Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.
In honor of Father’s Day, we have Dat’s at the table sharing their Blind Dad experiences. Join the discussions with your host, Fleeks, Alfonso and Steven, as they discuss, fatherhood for Dad’s that happen to be blind. Comment to share your thoughts.
Join us at the table, email info@BlindTableTalk.com or call/text 800-321-6456 to secure your seat!
Welcome the beautiful Blaque Diamond to the Sassy Seat!
Hear an extraordinary story of resilience and triumph. Blaque Diamond courageously discusses overcoming an abusive childhood and negative life experiences to become a successful author, motivational speaker, and so much more. Learn how she found her strength and now empowers countless women to embrace their worth. This conversation will move and motivate you. Leave a comment to share your thoughts.
Want to be a guest on The Sassy Seat? Women from all backgrounds are welcome. It’s simple, Schedule your call with Sassy Sy here:
https://calendly.com/bvi-community/sassy-seat
In this episode, Sy and Fleeks will be tackling multiple topics in the BVI discussion including, moving out of state, tattoos, and hair styles. In the BVI Community Segment this week will be Felicia Brown-Grenstedt. She is the founder of the Non-profit organization "Discarded By Society". She will be talking about her inspiration and dream for a world in which people of all abilities can truly be given equal opportunity to thrive in the workplace and by extension, society at large.
Reach out to Felicia and learn more about this amazing organization by calling (909) 619-2717, or sending an email to info@DiscardedBySociety.org.
Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.
In acknowledgment of mental health awareness month, this episode features Sy and Fleeks alongside podcast dministrator Christina Ford, talking with Debi Herrera and Dawn Scott. They are mental health counselors who are also visually impaired. They will be talking about some of the symptoms of anxiety and depressive disorders, how to overcome certain aspects of the struggle, and misconceptions about mental health treatment. They will also be talking about their partnership with Dr. Judith Cepeda called, "Focus On Hope Counseling" through which they providing mental health counseling for the blind and low-vision community.
Reach out to Focus on Hope by calling (210) 999-1800.
Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.
In this episode Sy and Fleeks will tackle several debates including the difference in struggles of civil rights movements, the right to set standards when dating, and whether or not Fleeks is part British. In the BVI Community Seat this week is Kristin Smedley. She is an activist, author, and founder of the Thriving Blind Academy. She will be talking about how she came to be such a die hard advocate for the blind community and her mission to empower the blind community through education and pushing every boundary set upon us by society.
Get involved with Thriving Blind Academy by visiting their website; ThrivingBlindAcademy.org, or send an email to ThrivingBlind@gmail.com
Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.
In this special Mother's Day episode of BTT, your host Sy will be joined by a panel of blind moms to discuss overcoming the trials of motherhood with vision loss.
Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com
This weeks episode is all about fashion and the importance of making yourself look presentable. Sy and Fleeks will talk about fashion tips and tricks that will have you looking so fly, as well as sharing some major no no's to help you avoid looking unkempt. In the BVI Entrepreneur segment of the show this week will be Tricia Waechter. She is the founder of Blind Girl Designs and will be talking about how her vision loss journey has taken her on the path towards advocacy for the voiceless through her love for fashion and design.
Show your support by placing an order at BlindGirlDesigns.com
Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com
In this episode Sy and Fleeks will be talking about the importance of speaking up when we suffer injustices and mistreatment due to disabilities. The topics revolving around this issue in the BVI discussion are Uber, Dating, and restaurant etiquette. In the BVI Community Seat this week will be the winner of Master Chef Season 3 and owner of Houston area restaurants, The Blind Goat and Stuffed Belly. She will be talking about how her vision loss did not take away her passion for cooking and how that passion took her to places in life she couldn't have dreamed of.
Learn more about Christine and her restaurants online at TheBlindGoat.com and StuffedBelly.co
Want to share your thoughts and opinions about this episode? Sent a text message or better yet, give us a call at 800-321-6456! Your message may even get played on a future episode of the sow! For all the links to reach us online, go to our site; BlindTableTalk.com
In this episode, Sy and Fleeks are back from a short hiatus with a banger of an episode. Topics in the BVI discussion segment include braille restaurant menus, therapy, and Charlemagne Tha God's ignorance. In the BVI Community Seat this week will be, Dr. Charles W. Powell II. He is the founder of Divine Visions Consulting and Paralegal Services LLC. He will be talking about how he became one of the most successful people in the nation within his line of work and how he is dedicated to being a pillar of support to the Blind and Low Vision community.
Learn more about how Divine Visions Consulting and Paralegal Services LLC can help you navigate the world of business and the law by visiting their Facebook Page, Sending an email to; DivineVisionsConsultingLLC@gmail.com, or calling (304) 247-9600
Want to share your thoughts about this episode? You can now text BTT, or better yet, leave us a voice message at; (800) 321-6456! You bay even get to hear your voice in a future episode! for all other ways to reach out or find BVI resources go to BlindTableTalk.com
In this episode, Sy and Fleeks will be talking about some of the misrepresentation of the blind and low vision community in the workplace. In the BVI Podcast segment of the show, they will be joined by Lois Strachan; host of the podcast A Different Way of Seeing, in which she has conversations about the opportunities that are available for people living with disabilities to live successful and fulfilling lives. Other topics of discussion are unsolicited advice, and faith healing?
Learn all about Lois Strachan and all her work by visiting her website: LoisStrachan.com
Don' t forget to reach out to us and find even more BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com
In this episode, Sy and Fleeks will be talking all about some of the issues affecting society today such as financial scams, identity fraud, and planes falling out of the sky! In the BVI Entrepreneur segment of the show this week will be Sean Seward. He is an all around go-getter with a vision to use his entrepreneurial spirit to create a better future for the BVI community.
Join the conversation on our website: BlindTableTalk.com
In this episode Sy and Fleeks are joined by special guests, their friends Christina and Gloria. They will talk about even more ways in which the sighted world can improve their understanding and awareness of blind and visually impaired
individuals. In the BVI Company segment of the show, we will hear from the co-founder of "Right Hear"; a company using technology to create a more accessible world by asking the question, "'What is signs could talk?"
Learn everything there is to know about Right Hear on their website: https://www.right-hear.com
Also, don't forget to reach out to us and join the conversation. Learn all the way in which you can do so by visiting our site: BlindTableTalk.com
In this episode, Sy and Fleeks will be talking about the upcoming BTT awards. They will be discussing the nomination categories, how to nominate, and how to vote. You'll also hear some opinions about the Super Bowl Half-Time Show.
In the BVI Podcast seat will be Shawn Keen. He is the host of the AI for the Blind Podcast; a podcast and community where blind and low-vision individuals can learn about and explore innovative ways to use Artificial Intelligence tools to improve our life! Find AI for the Blind on Facebook and wherever you like to listen to podcasts.
Learn all about the BTT Awards on the official page: https://blindtabletalk.com/bttawards
In this episode, Sy and Fleeks will be talking all about traveling! In the round table discussion, they will be joined by Greg Lindberg and Cici Magoy. Greg is the host of the "Eyes Free Sports Podcast" and Cici is a TikTok personality. They will be charing their tales of traveling as blind individuals and give their tips and suggestions for best practices for traveling without sight. Topics discussed include, airports, Uber, riding the city bus, hotels, bad experiences, and going viral.
In the BVI Community Seat this week is Leslie Haskins. She is a certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist and the Outreach Services and Community Engagement Manager at Leader Dogs for the Blind. She will be talking about the services provided by the non-profit organization to empower people with lifelong skills for safe and independent travel.
Learn mora about Leader Dogs for the Blind on their website: LeaderDog.org
Get even more resources and find all the ways you can connect with us on our site: BlindTableTalk.com
In this episode we're back to our regularly scheduled program as Sy and Fleeks are joined at the table by Jamal Delifus and Reannn Reed. they will be giving their thoughts on blind people being called "Amazing" for doing mundane things, social awkwardness, and executive order from the president.
Joining us in the BVI Community Seat this week will be Melva Henderson to talk about her new project; a stage play titled "Seeing Me For Me". The cast of the play will also be at the table sharing their experience being a part of this groundbreaking production.
Get your tickets to "Seeing Me For Me": https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seeing-me-for-me-tickets-1125821776239?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile
Check out all the ways you can learn about more BVI events and how to reach out to join us at the table on our website: BlindTableTalk.com
ADA Resources: https://www.ada.gov
Guide to Disability Rights Laws: https://www.ada.gov/resources/disability-rights-guide/
