About this podcast
How To Be A VIP is a podcast about living as or with a visually impaired person, and aims to help you, our lovely listener, see the world through our eyes.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 37 episodes
- VIP Packing · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 17This week, I explore how the visually impaired pack for their holidays, answering all of the listeners' questions on gadgets, hacks, and what a visually impaired person needs to…
- Happily Tether After · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 16Join me this week as I explore the world of visually impaired running with my lovely guest Georgie, who completed the London Marathon this year and is in the Guinness Book Of…
- Visually Impaired Cinderella · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 15This week's episode explores the nuances of how visually impaired people clean and tidy their homes, covering tips, gadgets, and organising hacks. Hosted on Acast. See…
- The Blind Easter Bunny · 27 min · Season 2 Episode 14Join me this week for a chocolate-filled episode, where I answer listeners' questions on how VIPs access the world of confectionery treats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
- Through A Mother's Eyes · 56 min · Season 2 Episode 13Join me this Mother's Day for an extra special episode where we delve into everything from conception to schooling, and the top tips and tricks for visually impaired parents…
- The Amber Trust · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 12This week, I am thrilled to welcome Adam Ockelford, founder of the Amber Trust, and service user Eleanor. The Amber Trust is a charitable organisation that offers music…
- Come Rain Or Come Shine · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 11This week, I play the weather girl as I walk you through the changes in the seasons, and how the different seasons affect visual impairments, from changes in the landscape and…
- Love Is Blind · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 10This week, I play agony aunt as I answer your questions about dating as a visually impaired person, covering everything from red and green flags to how you can tell if you are…
- Blind Girl Adventures · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 9This week, we’re embarking on a global journey through the eyes of a VIP, celebrating the accessible side of countries and cities while discussing the diverse cultural…
- Dancing Into 2025 · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 8We're kicking off 2025 by celebrating Strictly Come Dancing's first VIP winner, and as it's January it seemed very fitting to focus on dance-themed New Year's resolutions. Hosted…
- Blind Tasting · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 7This week I am joined by accessibility wine consultant Emma Hodges to unpack the concept of a "blind tasting", and discuss how the wine industry could become more accessible to…
- A Very VIP Christmas · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 6This week's episode is packed full of festive tips and tricks on how to make the Christmas season accessible for visually impaired people, as well as having some handy take-homes…
- London Fashion Week · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 5This week I am joined by a returning guest from Season 1, the lovely stylist Anna Cofone. As well as being head of the charity Hair & Care, Anna is a session stylist who works…
- Blind Barbie · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 4This week, my guest Erica and I head out of the studio to the Design Museum to explore the Barbie exhibition. We discuss accessibility and inclusivity in the Barbie world, and…
- Gadget Girl · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 3This week, I am joined by the lovely Jade, otherwise known as Gadget Girl, for a deep dive into the world of technology and how it can make a visually impaired person's life far…
- It's A Job Getting A Job · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 2This week, my guest Becky and I discuss the difficulties that visually impaired and blind people face when seeking employment. This episode is full of practical tips for VIPs and…
- Who Let The Dogs Out · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 1We're kicking off season 2 with a double guest interview focusing on how guide dog puppies are raised and the importance of having puppy raisers working to train these incredible…
- Robots vs Dogs · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 20This week is the season finale and I am the interviewee! It was such a pleasure to be interviewed by Eloise, a science communication student at Imperial College London, and our…
- Hello, My Name Is Paul · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 19This week I am joined by the lovely Paul Harman who shares some of his life stories, from his battles with alcoholism to his sight loss journey and guide dog ownership. This is a…
- School Reunion · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 18This week I take you to school for a lesson on the different ways a visually impaired person can be educated. My guest Fizzy and I both started our schooling journeys in…
