Episode Summary
In this lively post-Halloween edition of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn and Moses share stories from their trivia night adventure, conventions, and travel dreams while exploring a deeper conversation about independence and companionship. From the Brain Candy Podcast trivia contest to tales of sailing, NFB conventions, and the upcoming Blind Travel Summit in Austin, this episode blends humor, honesty, and practical insight. Penn opens up about a close friend who felt crushed after being told she was “too much work” to travel with, leading to a discussion on finding compassionate travel partners, affordable accessibility options, and the idea for a new app connecting blind travelers with sighted guides. They also highlight the perks of traveling blind—from early boarding to free museum access—and urge listeners to “get out and be seen.” The episode wraps with reminders about Colorado Gives Day and an upcoming guest therapist who will share strategies for mental health and resilience.
Contact Info
Email: feedback@aftersight.org | contact@aftersight.org
Website: aftersight.org
Donate: Support Aftersight this Colorado Gives Day at aftersight.org/donate
Producer: Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer, Aftersight
Show Credits
Hosts: Penn Street & Moses Street
Producer: Jonathan Price
Presented by: Aftersight
Recording Engineer: Jonathan Price
Airs on: Aftersight Podcast Network
Chapter Markers
00:00 – Halloween Trivia with Brain Candy
04:30 – Sailing Memories and Katie Boyd’s Episode
06:50 – NFB Colorado Convention Recap
09:20 – The Blind Travel Summit Preview
11:40 – The Travel Buddy Dilemma
14:10 – Finding Independence and Affordable Travel
18:50 – Feeling Like a Burden While Traveling
21:20 – Perks of Traveling Blind
23:45 – The Travel App Idea
25:30 – “Get Out and Be Seen”
28:00 – Travel Stories and Making Connections
30:50 – Iceland, Norway, and the Aurora Borealis
33:10 – Live Recording Plans and Upcoming Guests
34:40 – Colorado Gives Day & End-of-Year Giving
35:30 – Movie Talk and Reflections on Judgment
37:00 – Closing Thoughts: Be Kind, Be Seen, Be Adventurous
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Episode Summary
In this lively post-Halloween edition of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn and Moses share stories from their trivia night adventure, conventions, and travel dreams while exploring a deeper conversation about independence and companionship. From the Brain Candy Podcast trivia contest to tales of sailing, NFB conventions, and the upcoming Blind Travel Summit in Austin, this episode blends humor, honesty, and practical insight. Penn opens up about a close friend who felt crushed after being told she was “too much work” to travel with, leading to a discussion on finding compassionate travel partners, affordable accessibility options, and the idea for a new app connecting blind travelers with sighted guides. They also highlight the perks of traveling blind—from early boarding to free museum access—and urge listeners to “get out and be seen.” The episode wraps with reminders about Colorado Gives Day and an upcoming guest therapist who will share strategies for mental health and resilience.
Contact Info
Email: feedback@aftersight.org | contact@aftersight.org
Website: aftersight.org
Donate: Support Aftersight this Colorado Gives Day at aftersight.org/donate
Producer: Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer, Aftersight
Show Credits
Hosts: Penn Street & Moses Street
Producer: Jonathan Price
Presented by: Aftersight
Recording Engineer: Jonathan Price
Airs on: Aftersight Podcast Network
Chapter Markers
00:00 – Halloween Trivia with Brain Candy
04:30 – Sailing Memories and Katie Boyd’s Episode
06:50 – NFB Colorado Convention Recap
09:20 – The Blind Travel Summit Preview
11:40 – The Travel Buddy Dilemma
14:10 – Finding Independence and Affordable Travel
18:50 – Feeling Like a Burden While Traveling
21:20 – Perks of Traveling Blind
23:45 – The Travel App Idea
25:30 – “Get Out and Be Seen”
28:00 – Travel Stories and Making Connections
30:50 – Iceland, Norway, and the Aurora Borealis
33:10 – Live Recording Plans and Upcoming Guests
34:40 – Colorado Gives Day & End-of-Year Giving
35:30 – Movie Talk and Reflections on Judgment
37:00 – Closing Thoughts: Be Kind, Be Seen, Be Adventurous
Tags, Canes, and Confidence (Part 2 with Neva Fairchild)
The Blind Chick
26 minutes
3 months ago
Tags, Canes, and Confidence (Part 2 with Neva Fairchild)
🔍 Episode Summary & Show Notes:
In this empowering follow-up conversation, The Blind Chick welcomes back Neva Fairchild for Part 2 of her inspiring story. Neva, an advocate, educator, entrepreneur, and unapologetic braille and cane enthusiast, shares practical tools and wisdom for navigating life with vision loss.
From mastering WayAround tags for labeling appliances and tracking repair history, to embracing the white cane as a tool of confidence, this episode dives deep into the intersection of tech, identity, and independence.
Penn and Moses keep it real and lighthearted while tackling serious topics like shame, stigma, and self-worth — reminding us all that blindness is not a character flaw.
Neva also shares insights about:
Her business Experts on Blindness and work as an expert witness in legal cases
Her late-in-life discovery of braille and passion for braille literacy
Her advocacy for older adults who are newly blind and feel trapped in their homes
The myth that using a cane makes you vulnerable — and why it actually empowers you to walk confidently
Real-life humor about travel, crowds, and how blind folks get the best concert seats!
This conversation will move you, challenge you, and most of all — encourage you to embrace the tools that bring freedom.
🎧 Don’t miss this bold, funny, and refreshingly honest episode.
🔖 Chapter Markers
00:00 — Intro & Hike Announcement
01:23 — How WayAround Tags Work
03:57 — Appliance Tagging & Memory Tools
06:45 — Buying Tags & App Walkthrough
08:00 — Tech Neva Uses Every Day
09:15 — Experts on Blindness & Legal Education
10:35 — Braille Advocacy & Late Learners
13:00 — Fighting the Stigma of the White Cane
15:00 — Neva’s “Aha” Moment in the Woods
18:00 — Confidence vs. Vulnerability with the Cane
21:00 — Crowds, Airports & Humor
23:00 — Where to Find Neva & Final Thoughts
25:00 — Audio Trekkers Hike Info & Closing
🔗 Resources & Contact
📍 WayAround Website: https://www.wayaround.com
🔗 Neva Fairchild on LinkedIn – The only one by that name!
🗓️ Register for the Audio Trekkers Hike (Sept 17): aftersight.org/hike
📧 Feedback & Questions: feedback@aftersight.org
📞 Listener Line: 720-712-8856
🌐 Discover more Aftersight Originals: aftersight.org
The Blind Chick
Episode Summary
In this lively post-Halloween edition of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn and Moses share stories from their trivia night adventure, conventions, and travel dreams while exploring a deeper conversation about independence and companionship. From the Brain Candy Podcast trivia contest to tales of sailing, NFB conventions, and the upcoming Blind Travel Summit in Austin, this episode blends humor, honesty, and practical insight. Penn opens up about a close friend who felt crushed after being told she was “too much work” to travel with, leading to a discussion on finding compassionate travel partners, affordable accessibility options, and the idea for a new app connecting blind travelers with sighted guides. They also highlight the perks of traveling blind—from early boarding to free museum access—and urge listeners to “get out and be seen.” The episode wraps with reminders about Colorado Gives Day and an upcoming guest therapist who will share strategies for mental health and resilience.
Contact Info
Email: feedback@aftersight.org | contact@aftersight.org
Website: aftersight.org
Donate: Support Aftersight this Colorado Gives Day at aftersight.org/donate
Producer: Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer, Aftersight
Show Credits
Hosts: Penn Street & Moses Street
Producer: Jonathan Price
Presented by: Aftersight
Recording Engineer: Jonathan Price
Airs on: Aftersight Podcast Network
Chapter Markers
00:00 – Halloween Trivia with Brain Candy
04:30 – Sailing Memories and Katie Boyd’s Episode
06:50 – NFB Colorado Convention Recap
09:20 – The Blind Travel Summit Preview
11:40 – The Travel Buddy Dilemma
14:10 – Finding Independence and Affordable Travel
18:50 – Feeling Like a Burden While Traveling
21:20 – Perks of Traveling Blind
23:45 – The Travel App Idea
25:30 – “Get Out and Be Seen”
28:00 – Travel Stories and Making Connections
30:50 – Iceland, Norway, and the Aurora Borealis
33:10 – Live Recording Plans and Upcoming Guests
34:40 – Colorado Gives Day & End-of-Year Giving
35:30 – Movie Talk and Reflections on Judgment
37:00 – Closing Thoughts: Be Kind, Be Seen, Be Adventurous
