Aaron’s Opinion

Michelle Benczkowski, eleVIVO’s Head Researcher, comes from far outside the realm of business and healthcare. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Averett College in Danville, Va with a degree in Equestrian Studies and Business Administration, Michelle has spent the last thirty years teaching people of all ages to ride and care for horses. In addition to her duties as a teacher, mentor and coach, Michelle has managed the lesson program at one of the largest, most successful stables in Maryland. Her incredible energy and passion are now being used to benefit those who are blind and visually impaired. Michelle’s tenacity and ability to think outside the box have served her well in the search for information for our clients. She and her trusty canine assistants Corina and Rosie will often get up before dawn or work late into the night to chase down contacts and missing information. In her rare spare time, she loves music and camping with her husband, Michael and her canine daughters.

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Podcast Description

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 operate this historic farm largely on my own. But this podcast is about more than farming.

It is about growing up on this land. It is about serving as a career firefighter and 911 dispatcher. It is about facing sudden and tragic loss with the passing of my parents. And it is about learning how to move forward when life forces you to see the world differently.

In this podcast, I share my journey of resilience, faith, adaptation, and purpose. You will hear how I learned to keep doing what I love, even when the path ahead was uncertain.

If my story speaks to you, I invite you to learn more. You can find real life examples of how I live and farm with vision loss on my YouTube channel and Facebook page, both called Farming Blind with Duck.

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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 life. My mission is to inspire both people with disabilities and those without to step outside their comfort zones, get a passport, and truly experience life.

Through my content, I share real, unfiltered travel experiences, culture, food, nightlife, and personal growth—all from the perspective of a blind traveler. I use my platform to challenge stereotypes, break barriers, and show that vision isn’t just about sight, it’s about mindset.

You can follow my journey on social media:
Instagram: SheldontheBlindTraveller
YouTube: Sheldon the Blind Traveller
Facebook: Sheldon Francis
Email:SheldonFrancis409@gmail.com 

I’m proudly born and raised in Toronto, Canada, and I’m grateful for every opportunity to share my story, inspire others, and remind people that life doesn’t stop when circumstances change—you just learn how to move differently.

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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 way.

Here's the link on Spotify, it is also on the other major platforms:
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About me:

Susan Day, art therapist, author, and founder of Mindful Arts Therapy, empowers women to reignite their creativity and move through life’s transitions with clarity and confidence. Blending the healing practices of mindfulness and arts therapy, she offers a safe, supportive space where women can embrace their authentic selves, build resilience, and overcome challenges.
My social media handle for myself and mindful arts therapy is @mindfulartstherapy
I don't have a Facebook page for my podcast yet. I've been too busy uploading episodes from my radio show, but I have one for my business and myself, of course.
I'd love to interview you, so here's a link to my schedule. Let me know if these times don't suit, and we can arrange something else.
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Kind regards,
Susan Day
Mindful Arts Therapy
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I acknowledge and pay my respects to the Dja Dja Wurrung land custodians and their elders, past, present, and emerging, whose lands I live and work upon.

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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 (https://youtube.com/@blindandbored?si=JdhD_UH7rPHKN8kA) Follow Blind & Bored on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/blin...=qr (https://www.instagram.com/blin...

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