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1 72: If You Want to Grow—Stop Fixing the Wrong Problem 16:32
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You’re busy—but are you actually growing? In this episode, Nata Salvatori exposes a trap that’s costing service providers time, money, and sanity: chasing busywork that feels productive but doesn’t move the needle. She walks through a clear, five-step growth path—from clarifying your offer, validating through real sales, delivering sustainably, building repeatable systems, to scaling confidently. You’ll learn: How to spot and ditch “fake work” Why clarity beats complexity every time How to use real feedback to validate your offers Delivery tips that prevent burnout System creation that enables scaling How to honor your current phase of growth 📌 Ready to stop spinning your wheels and make real moves? Map your phase, pick your next action, and don’t be afraid to ask for help: 👉 accidentalceo.co/coaching Support the show…
100 - Disability In the DEI Conversation with Vee Masibigiri
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In today’s episode, Lois speaks with Vhutshilo Masibigiri, founder of Diversity SA, a South African company working in the diversity, equity and inclusion space.
During the conversation, Lois and Vee discuss the reason that disability seldom enters the DEI conversation in South Africa, the work Vee is doing to raise awareness about disability and empower people living with disabilities. As an HR and DEI practitioner, Vee shares her work in tackling difficult conversations, and some of the realities facing persons with disabilities in the poorest communities with which she works.
Vee also talks about the story behind her fascination with diversity integration, which she learned as a young child from watching the way her mother engaged with members of their community.
Note: During the interview, Vee mentions Lois’s presentation at the PSASA Midterm Convention, which was about ways to make events more accessible to persons with disabilities. The PSASA is the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa.
Reach out to Vhutshilo:
Website: https://diversity-sa.co.za/
Vhutshilo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vhutshilo-masibigiri-494a592a/
Diversity SA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diversity-sa.co.za/
Diversity SA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.diversitysa.co.za
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During the conversation, Lois and Vee discuss the reason that disability seldom enters the DEI conversation in South Africa, the work Vee is doing to raise awareness about disability and empower people living with disabilities. As an HR and DEI practitioner, Vee shares her work in tackling difficult conversations, and some of the realities facing persons with disabilities in the poorest communities with which she works.
Vee also talks about the story behind her fascination with diversity integration, which she learned as a young child from watching the way her mother engaged with members of their community.
Note: During the interview, Vee mentions Lois’s presentation at the PSASA Midterm Convention, which was about ways to make events more accessible to persons with disabilities. The PSASA is the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa.
Reach out to Vhutshilo:
Website: https://diversity-sa.co.za/
Vhutshilo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vhutshilo-masibigiri-494a592a/
Diversity SA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diversity-sa.co.za/
Diversity SA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.diversitysa.co.za
Podcast Image description:
A woman of colour sitting at a desk with a laptop open in front of her. She is wearing a white blazer over a dark top, has short black hair, and is wearing gold hoop earrings. Her hands are clasped together in front of her, and she has red nail polish on her nails. On the desk, there is a white mug, a book titled "belonging", and a pair of glasses to her right.
I’d love to hear from you – contact me at
Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker
This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com
Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.
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In today’s episode, Lois speaks with Vhutshilo Masibigiri, founder of Diversity SA, a South African company working in the diversity, equity and inclusion space.
During the conversation, Lois and Vee discuss the reason that disability seldom enters the DEI conversation in South Africa, the work Vee is doing to raise awareness about disability and empower people living with disabilities. As an HR and DEI practitioner, Vee shares her work in tackling difficult conversations, and some of the realities facing persons with disabilities in the poorest communities with which she works.
Vee also talks about the story behind her fascination with diversity integration, which she learned as a young child from watching the way her mother engaged with members of their community.
Note: During the interview, Vee mentions Lois’s presentation at the PSASA Midterm Convention, which was about ways to make events more accessible to persons with disabilities. The PSASA is the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa.
Reach out to Vhutshilo:
Website: https://diversity-sa.co.za/
Vhutshilo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vhutshilo-masibigiri-494a592a/
Diversity SA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diversity-sa.co.za/
Diversity SA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.diversitysa.co.za
Podcast Image description:
A woman of colour sitting at a desk with a laptop open in front of her. She is wearing a white blazer over a dark top, has short black hair, and is wearing gold hoop earrings. Her hands are clasped together in front of her, and she has red nail polish on her nails. On the desk, there is a white mug, a book titled "belonging", and a pair of glasses to her right.
I’d love to hear from you – contact me at
Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker
This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com
Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.
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During the conversation, Lois and Vee discuss the reason that disability seldom enters the DEI conversation in South Africa, the work Vee is doing to raise awareness about disability and empower people living with disabilities. As an HR and DEI practitioner, Vee shares her work in tackling difficult conversations, and some of the realities facing persons with disabilities in the poorest communities with which she works.
Vee also talks about the story behind her fascination with diversity integration, which she learned as a young child from watching the way her mother engaged with members of their community.
Note: During the interview, Vee mentions Lois’s presentation at the PSASA Midterm Convention, which was about ways to make events more accessible to persons with disabilities. The PSASA is the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa.
Reach out to Vhutshilo:
Website: https://diversity-sa.co.za/
Vhutshilo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vhutshilo-masibigiri-494a592a/
Diversity SA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diversity-sa.co.za/
Diversity SA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.diversitysa.co.za
Podcast Image description:
A woman of colour sitting at a desk with a laptop open in front of her. She is wearing a white blazer over a dark top, has short black hair, and is wearing gold hoop earrings. Her hands are clasped together in front of her, and she has red nail polish on her nails. On the desk, there is a white mug, a book titled "belonging", and a pair of glasses to her right.
I’d love to hear from you – contact me at
Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker
This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com
Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.
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1 130 - Belinda Sampson on Wheelchair Basketball 38:45
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Show Notes: ** My new book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available as a print book, an e-book and in audio – grab your copy today! Order it at https://www.loisstrachan.com/shop/#acc-content In this episode, Lois chats with Belinda Sampson, an empowerment coach and programme coordinator focused on lifelong learning. Following on from the last episode, where I highlighted two adaptive sports for the blind community, the conversation with Belinda focuses on her involvement with wheelchair basketball. During her education, Belinda was exposed to several adaptive sports, but it was only when she discovered wheelchair basketball that she found a sport that worked for her. Belinda describes how the sport is played, including the means by which differing levels of disability can be incorporated. I found it interesting that non-disabled people can be accommodated into wheelchair basketball as long as they are also making use of a wheelchair during the game. Following on to our discussion of wheelchair basketball, we explored Belinda’s new career focus on coaching, empowering people with disabilities to achieve their goals. Reach out to Belinda: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-sampson-developer/ e-mail: abilityflexed@gmail.com Find out more about wheelchair basketball at: Website: https://basketball.co.za/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WheelchairBasketballSA Image description: A woman of colour with braided hair who is a wheelchair user. She is wearing a dark blue sleeveless top and is resting her chin on her raised right hand, while her left hand is placed on her lap. The background of the image is a soft blue purple colour. I’d love to hear from you – contact me at Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi.…
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1 129 - A Conversation with Joseph Fleeks about Living with Blindness 49:49
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** My new book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available as a print book, an e-book and in audio – grab your copy today! Order it at https://www.loisstrachan.com/shop/#acc-content In this episode, Lois chats with Joseph Fleeks, one of the hosts of the Blind Table Talk Podcast. At the age of 16, a drive-by shooting resulted in Joseph becoming blind. An active athlete when he was sighted, Joseph began exploring adaptive sports soon after his rehabilitation. In this conversation, we discuss two of his sports, Beep Baseball and Goalball. From there we discuss what Joseph sees as challenges facing the blind and visually impaired community, ending off with an introduction to the Blind Table Talk platform, which will be discussed in greater detail in an episode of the membership site of this show. Reach out to Joseph at the following links: e-mail: Joseph@blindtabletalk.com Web: https://blindtabletalk.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@blindtabletalk?si=7gWmI0mwEl3HI68V Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5346006688800340 Image description: The logo of the show, A Different Way of Seeing with Lois Strachan. The image features a styalised human figure with long hair and a white cane. On the right is an image of an eye, indicating vision or sight. The colours are shades of teal blue and grey. I’d love to hear from you – contact me at Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi.…
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1 128 - Tarryn Tomlinson on Understanding Smart Cities 54:32
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** My new book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available as a print book, an e-book and in audio – grab your copy today! Order it at https://www.loisstrachan.com/shop/#acc-content In this episode, Lois chats with Tarryn Tomlinson from LiveAble Universal Access Consultants, an organisation that specialises in universal access solutions for the hospitality industry. The conversation focuses on the impact that smart city initiatives could have on the inhabitants of a city, including those with disabilities. We discuss the difference between smart and traditional city planning and design, how to ensure that people with disabilities are not left behind when it comes to the design, implementation and measurement of smart initiatives, and how to ensure that people who are not able or willing to engage with technology are not marginalised. We also consider the first steps that a city like that in which both Tarryn and I live may need to take to start incorporating smart technology into the planning and design process. Reach out to Tarryn at the following links: Web: www.liveablegroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveabledesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveablefocus e-mail: tarryn@liveablegroup.com Able2Travel Web: www.able2travel.co.za Image description: The logo of the show, A Different Way of Seeing, with Lois Strachan. The image features a styalised human figure with long hair and a white cane. On the right is an image of an eye, indicating vision or sight. The colours are shades of teal blue and grey. I’d love to hear from you – contact me at Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi.…
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1 127 - Michelle Nell on Navigating a Diagnosis of Complex Disabilities 32:54
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** My new book, Paws for Thought (seco nd edition) is now available as a print book, an e-book and in audio – grab your copy today! Order it at https://www.loisstrachan.com/shop/#acc-content In today’s episode, Lois chats with Michelle Nell, a post-graduate psychology student and musician about living with complex disabilities. Michelle was born with glaucoma, a visual impairment, and has since received diagnoses of auto-immune conditions, psoriatic arthritis and multiple sclerosis. During the conversation Michelle shares how she views her disabilities, the process of navigating a new diagnosis of an auto-immune condition and the challenges she currently faces due to having been forced by her medical condition to put her studies on hold temporarily. She also discusses the relief of receiving a diagnosis after months of uncertainty about her medical condition and the reassurance experienced from now having a way forward with a treatment that can assist her. If you are able to make a donation to Michelle’s crowdfunding campaign, that would really help her. Crowdfunding link: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/visions-for-change-supporting-a-blind-scholars-journey Reach out to Michelle: e-mail: mnellpiano@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.nell.39 Follow Michelle’s writing on her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571289303639…
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1 126 - Trailblazing and Transforming Disability Entrepreneurship with Kat Paz 37:00
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** My new book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available as a print book, an e-book and in audio – grab your copy today! Order it at https://www.loisstrachan.com/shop/#acc-content In today’s episode, Lois chats with Katrina (Kat) Paz, the compiler of a recently published bestselling book, Trailblazing and Transforming: Success Stories of Entrepreneurs with Disabilities. Trailblazing and Transforming shares the stories of twelve people with disabilities who have achieved success in building their own companies. The purpose of the book is to build awareness of entrepreneurship as a way for people with disabilities to grow sustainable income generating organisations from their skills and passions. In the conversation, Kat discusses why entrepreneurship is such a good option for people with disabilities as a career, the diversity of those represented in the book, and what people can learn from it. Find Trailblazing and Transforming: Success Stories of Entrepreneurs with Disabilities on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Trailblazing-Transforming-Success-Entrepreneurs-Disabilities-ebook/dp/B0F3S6BRP3/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.FFuROm34wayO82mopyepFQ.ZblSLGivwEmSRUjx1w7bVqkqQymynpi8IUp82KZ0H14&dib_tag=se&keywords=success+stories+of+entrepreneurs+with+disability+paz&qid=1746703949&s=books&sr=1-1 As a note, Trailblazing and Transforming achieved bestseller status in the categories of Home-Based Business Sales & Selling and Biographies of Social Activists on the day it launched. Find Kat Paz on the following links: Website: leapground.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeapGround Instagram: @leapground LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leapground/ Image description: Cover of the book Trailblazing and Transforming, Success Stories of Entrepreneurs with Disabilities, compiled by Kat Paz. The cover is in shades of blue and gray with pops of orange. It features three graphics of people from the waist down. On the left is a person with a prosthetic leg. In the middle is a person wearing business attire with a briefcase in their left hand and a white cane in their right hand. The right image is of a person in a wheelchair. I’d love to hear from you – contact me at Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi.…
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1 125 - Guillaume Hervier on Blind Tennis and Living as a Blind Person in France 49:51
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** My new book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available as a print book, an e-book and in audio – grab your copy today! Order it at https://www.loisstrachan.com/shop/#acc-content In today’s episode, Lois chats with Guillaume Hervier, host of the French language podcast, Les Voyages A L'Aveuglette. Guillaume chats about his life growing up in France with retinitis pigmentosa and the accessibility features that are typically found in France for people who are blind or partially blind. He also discusses his love for travel, which was borne out of his participation in blind tennis. Since this was the first time I had heard of blind tennis, we dig a little deeper into how the sport is played, and Guillaume shares a little of the history of the game. We also talk about his time living in Indonesia and his hope to found a travel agency focused on encouraging both disabled and non-disabled French people to visit the country he came to love. Finally, he shares some of the reasons why people may wish to visit France. Find Guillaume on the following links: Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lesvoyagesalaveuglette Podcast feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/les-voyages-a-laveuglette/id1481509619 Image description: I’d love to hear from you – contact me at Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi.…
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1 124 - Job Talk: Katey Fortun on Working as an Interior Designer with Dyslexia 58:17
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** My new book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available. Get your copy at https://www.loisstrachan.com/shop/#acc-content In today’s episode, Lois chats with host of the Different Ability Podcast, Katey Fortun, about her work as an interior designer. During the conversation, Katey talks about the relief of receiving a diagnosis of dyslexia at the age of 10 years of age, because it helped her to understand her way of doing things. She acknowledges the willingness of her education system to accommodate her and some of the techniques she uses to accomplish the many diverse and creative tasks she is involved with. Katey emphasises the importance of using your strengths to help determine your career, rather than constantly trying to work on areas that cause you to struggle. Katey chats about her podcast, the Different Ability Podcast, as well as her forthcoming book, Embracing Your Different Ability: Together We Advocate: Disability Stories Through the Eyes of a Child and Parent. Finally, Katey speaks of her preference for the term different ability, as opposed to disability and explains why she feels the way she does. Reach out to Katey on Website: kateyfortun.com Podcast feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1216838.rss My interview on The Different Ability Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1216838/episodes/16172924-beyond-vision-empowering-a-more-inclusive-world-with-lois-strachan.mp3 Image description: A woman with long blonde hair is wearing a black dress with a pattern of orange flowers. There are autumn leaves on the ground and the lighting is bright and cosy. I’d love to hear from you – contact me at Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi.…
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1 123 - Job Talk: Dr Lionel Smith on Working as a Medical Professional with Low Vision 55:13
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** My new book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available. Get your copy at https://www.loisstrachan.com/shop/#acc-content In today’s episode, Lois chats with Dr Lionel Smith, a medical doctor who was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) at the age of 60. Despite his diagnosis, he continued to work in the medical field. During the conversation, Lionel describes his life both before and after his diagnosis, explaining how he was able to continue making a significant impact on the medical field in South Africa despite his deteriorating eyesight. He also talks about the challenges he is facing now that his RP has progressed. *Note from Lois: This episode is dedicated to the memory of Dr Lionel Smith, who passed away shortly before the interview was published. Image description: A middle-aged man wearing a light blue shirt. He has glasses resting on his short gray hair. The background of the image is out of focus, emphasizing the man’s face. I’d love to hear from you – contact me at Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi.…
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1 122 - Geertje van den Broeck on Running a Wheelchair Accessible Guesthouse 39:16
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** My new Kindle book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available. Get your copy at https://www.amazon.com/Paws-Thought-second-Seeing-Through-ebook/dp/B0DRTJF95G/ In today’s episode, Lois chats with Geertje van den Broeck, who runs a wheelchair accessible guesthouse in Cape Town, South Africa. On moving to South Africa from Belgium, Geertje decided to open the guesthouse, drawing on her past experience as a caregiver for people who were wheelchair users. During the conversation, Geertje shares a little of her story and describes the facilities that make the Casa Ilanga guesthouse wheelchair-friendly. She also touches on her plans to extend the accessibility of the accommodation to suit people living with other disabilities. Discover more about Casa Ilanga Guesthouse Website: https://casailanga.co.za/ Image description: A woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a dark dress with a floral pattern is walking down a paved path surrounded by tall trees and greenery. She has a red shoulder bag over one shoulder. I’d love to hear from you – contact me at Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi.…
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1 121 - Linsay Lusyne on Being a Low Vision Travel Advisor and Coach 47:02
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** My new Kindle book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available. Get your copy at https://www.amazon.com/Paws-Thought-second-Seeing-Through-ebook/dp/B0DRTJF95G/ In today’s episode, Lois chats with low vision travel coach Linsay Lusyne about her work helping those from the blind and visually impaired(BVI) community who wish to become more confident travellers. Drawing on her experience as an orientation and mobility instructor and as a guide dog trainer, Linsay has a thorough understanding of the way that members of the BVI community travel. Combining that with her love of travel and exploring new places and cultures, the insights that Linsay offers into the world of accessible travel are of immense value to anyone in the BVI community and those who would like to gain a greater understanding into how blind and low vision people travel. Please note: during the conversation, Linsay mentions a workshop that will be taking place in early December. This episode was recorded some time ago and that workshop has already happened. But take a look at Linsay’s website and socials to see what is coming up. Reach out to Linsay at the following: Vision Loss Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/617168270274903 • Website: visionlosstravel.com • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@visionlosstravel?si=FByTI9pxz1aREuyz • Email: visionlosstravel@gmail.com Image description: A woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a dark dress with a floral pattern is walking down a paved path surrounded by tall trees and greenery. She has a red shoulder bag over one shoulder. I’d love to hear from you – contact me at Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi.…
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1 120 - Mayet Banos on Navigating an Adult Diagnosis of Neurodiversity 36:20
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** My new Kindle book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available. Get your copy at https://www.amazon.com/Paws-Thought-second-Seeing-Through-ebook/dp/B0DRTJF95G/ In today’s episode, Lois chats with Mayet Banos (she/her). Mayet is a business owner and founder of Vision Creative Adventure, an organisation in which she helps people shift their bold ideas into great achievements. Mayet received a diagnosis of ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder as an adult. During our chat, Mayet describes how she became aware that she might be living with ADHD, the process by which she received her diagnosis, and the impact that receiving the diagnosis had on the way she perceives herself. Mayet also shares a number of strategies that she has found helpful in navigating all that she wants to do and leverage the advantages of her ADHD. During the conversation she talks of several platforms that she makes use of. These are listed below: • Understood.org ADHD Section- https://www.understood.org/en/adhd#section-header-D96KFoflg6wfyZlckEonh • Betterhelp- https://www.betterhelp.com/get-started/?go=true&utm_content=1224856262880096&utm_source=Bing&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=betterhelp_e&network=o&placement=&target=&matchtype=e&utm_campaign=482076465&ad_type=text&adposition=&kwd_id=kwd-76553751264214%3Aloc-190&msclkid=c75582dfaa391cb47990e5a231b70c64¬_found=1&gor=start • Bullet Journal: https://bulletjournal.com/blogs/faq Sound frequency apps: https://endel.io/ and https://apps.apple.com/us/app/beatfulness/id1120843229 This conversation should not be taken as medical advice. If you feel you may be living with ADHD or another neurodiverse condition, please consult a qualified medical advisor. Reach out to Mayet Banos at the following: • My personal link page with all relevant links: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGbdJWgQTo/Dll3Wn_qmpL6bnHy0h0dYw/view?utm_content=DAGbdJWgQTo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h1fe8b0b196 • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayetb/** • Instagram: @visions.creative.ventures • Website: www.visionscreativeventures.com I’d love to hear from you – contact me at Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi.…
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1 119 - A Conversation with Low Vision Consultant, Jennifer Webster 54:29
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** My new book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available. Get your copy at https://www.amazon.com/Paws-Thought-second-Seeing-Through-ebook/dp/B0DRTJF95G/ In today’s episode, Lois chats with low vision consultant, Jennifer Webster. Jennifer shares a little of her own story of growing up with low vision. She talks about the challenges of adapting to the education system and the techniques she employed to help her pass as fully sighted while her visual acuity was deteriorating. Jenniefer also discusses the work she is doing now, making digital spaces more accessible for those who do not engage with a website or online material in the typical way. She also offers some low tech solutions that she uses in her everyday life, including the product she is creating, the PadPerch, a hands-free magnifier stand that can be used in many different ways to benefit different needs. Reach out to Jennifer at the following link: Website: www.c-ur-able.co.za Image Description: A woman with short white hair smiling warmly at the camera. She is wearing a white shirt with brown buttons on the sleeves and down the front. Her arms are crossed in front of her in a relaxed pose. I’d love to hear from you – contact me at Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi.…
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1 118 - Raising Guide Dog Puppies, with Wendy Purdon and Tania Robbertze 57:47
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** My new book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available for pre-order. Get your copy at https://www.amazon.com/Paws-Thought-second-Seeing-Through-ebook/dp/B0DRTJF95G/ In today’s episode, Lois returns to the fun topic of the training of guide dogs, this time focusing on the crucial early months of the dogs’ life before they start formal training. She talks with two puppy raisers, Tania Robbertze and Wendy Purdon about what is involved in caring for the puppies. During the conversation, Tania and Wendy mention several well-known Cape Town events. These are described below. 1 Tania mentions Gladys Evans. She was the founder of the South African Guide Dogs Association for the Blind. 2Tania refers to Maynardville, an outdoor theatre complex in Cape Town that has an annual Shakespeare play. 3 Wendy refers to Dancers with Dogs. It is an annual dance performance done to benefit the South African Guide Dogs Association for the Blind, where guide dog puppies are often integrated into the performance. Reach out to them at South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind: https://guidedog.org.za/#content AWOL Tours: https://www.awoltours.co.za Image Description: Two adorable tiny Labrador Retriever puppies sitting on a soft grey surface. The puppy on the left is black with a shiny coat and is sitting upright with its mouth slightly open. It is wearing a guide dog harness that is far too big for it. The puppy on the right is a light yellow color and is lying down with its front paws stretched out. It is also wearing an oversized guide dog harness. Both puppies have an attentive expression on their faces. Photo with kind permission by Tania Robbertze. I’d love to hear from you – contact me at Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi.…
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1 117 - Introducing Talking Books, with Jeremy Opperman 57:40
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** Interested in being an advance reader of my latest book? Contact me on https://www.loisstrachan.com/contact-lois/ In today’s episode, Lois and Jeremy Opperman have a conversation about books that represent characters with disabilities. This is the first in a series on specific books that represent various disabilities, though this is a general introduction of the concept and what we will be discussing in future shows. Here is a list of the books we discuss during the episode: DH Lawrence (Lady Chatterley’s Lover Lee Child (Jack Reacher) Ian Rankin (John Rebus) Michael Connoly (Harry Bosch) Jeffery Deaver (Lincoln Rhyme) Michael Robotham (Joseph O’Loughlin) Anthony Doerr (All the Light We Cannot See) Jojo Moyes (Me Before You) Jojo Moyes (Windfallen or Foreign Fruit ) Jules Verne (20 000 Leagues Under the Sea) Robert Galbraith (Cormoran Strike) Manda Scott Val McDermid Jeanine Cummins (American Dirt) F Scott Fitzgerald Fyodor Dostoyevsky George Bernard Shaw Octavia Butler Christy Brown (The Life that Inspired My Left Foot) Stephen Hawkins Sylvia Nasar (Beautiful Minds ) Barbara Hinske (Guiding Emily) Elizabeth Sammons (The Lyra and the Cross) Marian Keyes (The Mystery of Mercy Close) Image Description: An AI generated image of a cozy, old library. An open book lies on a wooden desk, emitting radiant light that illuminates the surrounding area. From the pages of the book, various objects emerge, indicating that the book is creating audio. These elements include three open books with pages fluttering, swirling spirals, glowing musical notes, and alphabet letters. I’d love to hear from you – contact me at Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.…
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1 116 - Cheryl Robertson on Training Guide Dogs 1:05:22
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** Interested in being an advance reader of my latest book? Contact me on https://www.loisstrachan.com/contact-lois/ In today’s episode, Lois speaks with Cheryl Robertson, who is a trainer at the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind. Cheryl outlines the process used to train guide dogs and explains how they are matched with their human partners. She also talks about the process to apply for a guide, service or autism support dog in South Africa and neighbouring countries. During the conversation, Cheryl refers to puppy-raisers, the volunteers who serve as host families to the dogs prior to them beginning their formal training. I will be chatting to two puppy-raisers in a future episode, learning about their work and the role of the puppy-raisers. Contact the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind on any of the following: Website: https://guidedog.org.za/#content Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SAGuideDogs/ Instagram: @sa_guide_dogs/? Image Description: Logo of the South African Guide Dogs association for the blind. There are three circles, a yellow one with a person walking with a Guide dog, a blue one with a person walking with a Guide dog, and a Green one showing a person walking with a white cane. I’d love to hear from you – contact me at Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.…
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