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When you are blind or partially sighted, many people believe your options are limited. However, we believe the possibilities are limitless! Brought to you by Blind Beginnings, the Limitless podcast will inform, entertain, and provide insight and interviews on many diverse topics and with many interesting people. With every episode you will see that the opportunities for people who are blind or partially sighted are truly ... limitless!
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Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Ever wonder where Pouce Coupe is? Or how to spell it? Have you ever spent an evening thinking about what the difference between a violin and a fiddle is? Well these answers and many moreget answered this week as Jinnie and Shawn welcome Nolan to the show, one of our young members who came to Blind Beginnings during the shift to online programming as the result of COVID. They talk to him about his YouTube channel, his eye condition, his favorite Blind Beginnings programs, life in a small town, and much more!
Blind Beginning’s mission is to inspire children and youth who are blind or partially sighted and their families through diverse programs, experiences, counseling and peer support, and opportunities to create fulfilling lives. Visit us online at www.blindbeginnings.ca to find out more!
Music by https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
The excitement levels are high this week as Shawn and co-host Kolby welcome International singing sensation Jugpreet Singh Bajwa aka 'Juggy Jag' to the podcast! They discuss everything from his first public performance at 6 years old, to how his vision has impacted his music and even manage to convince him to sing a little! You don’t want to miss this one!
Find Jugpreet Bajwa Online
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/JugpreetBajwaOfficial/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/jagbajwa
Twitter
@JuggyJag
Blind Beginning’s mission is to inspire children and youth who are blind or partially sighted and their families through diverse programs, experiences, counseling and peer support, and opportunities to create fulfilling lives. Visit us online at www.blindbeginnings.ca to find out more!
Music by https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
If you are under the impression that there will be “no foolish wand-waving or silly incantations” on this week’s episode, you have got the wrong show! This week Jinnie joins Shawn as co-host and they welcome Keisha and Clement to the show to discuss all things Harry Potter! As it turns out, Jinnie has never read the books, and Keisha and Clement are on hand to tell her just what the big deal is all about. If you’re new to the Potterverse or an avid Potterhead, this is a show you won’t want to miss!
For anyone interested in joining us for our Blind Beginnings Harry Potter Book Club which meets every Monday for the course of the summer, you can find more information at https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/summer-programs-2020/#harry
Blind Beginning’s mission is to inspire children and youth who are blind or partially sighted and their families through diverse programs, experiences, counseling and peer support, and opportunities to create fulfilling lives. Visit us online at www.blindbeginnings.ca to find out more!
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
This week Shawn is joined by co-host Nika and longtime Youth Mentor Jill Sloane, where they discuss Jill’s upcoming Independent Living Skills Workshop and what she will be covering, as well as their own experiences and challenges with everyday tasks, such as cooking and laundry. If you’ve ever wondered how to cook the perfect egg in the microwave, this is the show for you!
For anyone interested in attending any of Jill’s Independent Living Skills Workshops throughout July and August, more information can be found at https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/summer-programs-2020/#ils. Please note that the Registration deadline is July 9th, 2020.
Blind Beginning’s mission is to inspire children and youth who are blind or partially sighted and their families through diverse programs, experiences, counseling and peer support, and opportunities to create fulfilling lives. Visit us online at www.blindbeginnings.ca to find out more!
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Episode 2 has us breaking a sweat as Shawn and her co-host Randi welcome Whitley Point to the podcast. Whitley is a Yoga and Fitness Instructor and works with our Active Beginnings Program, designing and running described fitness workouts. We discuss Whitley’s vision condition, what made her decide on becoming a Yoga and Fitness instructor, how COVID-19 has affected her and the challenges of online workout classes.
For anyone interested in attending any of Whitley’s virtual fitness classes as part of the Blind Beginnings Active Beginnings Program, more information is available at https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/connecting-through-covid-19/
Blind Beginning’s mission is to inspire children and youth who are blind or partially sighted and their families through diverse programs, experiences, counseling and peer support, and opportunities to create fulfilling lives. Visit us online at www.blindbeginnings.ca to find out more!
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
This is it! Our very first episode of the Limitless Podcast! Join host Shawn Marsolais, Executive Director and Founder of Blind Beginnings, along with a bevy of co-hosts including Randi, Owen, Clement, Kolby, and Nika as they discuss their experiences with blindness or partial sightedness, how they hope that the podcast can be used to empower and inform others, and what future episodes may contain.
Blind Beginning’s mission is to inspire children and youth who are blind or partially sighted and their families through diverse programs, experiences, counseling and peer support, and opportunities to create fulfilling lives. Visit us online at www.blindbeginnings.ca to find out more!