TSM 19-01 Retinitis Pigmentosa does not hold Amy Bovaird back

January 1, 2019August 23, 2022Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast 5 Comments

Their Story Matters with Sara Troy and her guest Amy Bovaird, ON AIR FROM JANUARY 1ST

As the author of the Mobility Series, Bovaird uses personal experiences, faith and practical tips in her presentation “Thriving With Vision and Hearing Loss” One of the important tools for coping with adversity is attitude and Bovaird uses plenty of humorous anecdotes to illustrate her points. Bovaird doesn’t just speak. She involves the participants so that it’s a two-way sharing. A few of the topics she will address: • Diagnosis—from denial to acceptance • Faith, optimism and a positive attitude • Humorous anecdotes of coping • Practical tips for maximizing remaining vision Whether you’re vision-impaired or hard of hearing or you’re interested in learning more about vision and hearing loss, Bovaird’s presentations will give you the insights and the tools to move forward and reach out to others.

At age 28, she was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and declared legally blind. RP is a hereditary, degenerative eye disease that results in blindness or near blindness. There is no cure to date. Today Amy has no peripheral vision. She jokes that she is at the end of the “tunnel” vision in her eyesight. She suffers from a dual disability: progressive vision and hearing loss, which may be due to Usher Syndrome, the leading cause of deaf blindness in the world.

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Amy joined a group of blind professionals who volunteer their time to help others cope with blindness at VisionAware.org, an outreach website of the American Foundation for the Blind.

Ohio Valley University, Amy’s undergraduate institution, awarded her the Distinguished Medal of Literature for Mobility Matters.

Amy is an active member of several community groups, which include Pennwriters, West PA Authors, Toastmasters, the West County Lions Club, and the National Federation for the Blind.

Amy is also a blogger, speaker, educator and active in community organizations (Toastmasters, Lions Club, City Mission, Church Food Pantry volunteer, Humane Society advocate, Sight Center supporter, etc).
Hobbies are running, hiking, attending cultural events (esp those that have food!) and I love animals!

My first two books were part of the Mobility Series
I am currently writing the third and final book in the series, which will come out in 2019.

Also coming out in 2019 is a very personal book about my dad, Don Bovaird The Tree Man and a travel book called Falling for Ecuador: One Foot on the Equator and the Other on a Vine (Tentative subtitle)

All my books are WhisperSync ready, which means readers can switch from reading the kindle version to the audio version, often at a big discount.

Though Amy no longer teaches in the classroom, she still educates by speaking to groups about the challenges of sight loss with anecdotes of faith and humor. She blogs about her experiences in hopes of bridging gaps between the sighted and the blind. She also talks about culture and travels. In the daytime, she spoils her aging cat and works on future publications.

Amy’s memoirs include: Mobility Matters: Stepping Out in Faith, Cane Confessions: The Lighter Side to Mobility and a memoir / devotional, Seeking Solace: Finding Joy After Loss.

Other book Ideas in the works: The Light Series:

Fading Light (Losing my vision and travel)
Heavenly Light (Marriage and Miscarriage)
Traveling Light (Inspirational ‘Meetings’ in my travels)

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Cane Confessions Amazon
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Seeking Solace Amazon
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HT19-01 Earl Bridges and the Empowerment of Philanthropy shows

January 1, 2019January 14, 2019Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Holistic Transformations with Dianne Shaver and her guest Earl Bridges, on air from January 1st 2019

Earl Bridges is a “Philanthropologist”, filmmaker and tech entrepreneur who geeks out the possibilities of authentic story-telling to enhance global nonprofit and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Earl grew up an Air Force BRAT. His father was a Vietnam-era F-4 Phantom pilot who later returned as a missionary. The middle of 5 kids, Earl spent much of his early life in Southeast Asia. It was in Bangkok that he became good friends with Craig, who accompany him on his trips. He has spent the last decade helping corporations and foundation clients identify and effectively give to worthy causes.

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After having sold his company, Good Done Great to Your Cause. He has continued his journey of trying to help make the world more empathetic and caring now using a combination of media as well as technology.

He’s rebranded myself as a Philanthropologist, and a filmmaker working a travel television show on the messy business of global charity. The Good Road features a winning formula of travel and philanthropy and a dash of the unexpected which is exactly what public television needs today.

On the television show, he travel the world with my long-time childhood friend, Craig Martin. They take the viewers to interesting places,and introduce them to interesting people who are making a difference in the frontlines of global philanthropy.

The show will be distributed on Public Television in the USA through WETA in Washington, DC and will have national viewership here in the United States. Our presenting station, WETA is projecting 10 million viewers for Season I

They also have a podcast called, Philanthropology:

The study of those individuals who sacrifice themselves for their fellow man

www.philanthropologypodcast.com

If you ever wonder what really goes on in some of the darkest corners of the world (Rohingya refugees, elephant poaching, human trafficking, poverty alleviation), you find that our stories offer a view into places that very few people ever see.

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BB 19-01 Visions, Decisions, Goals, and Trolls with DeAnne Pearson

January 1, 2019January 14, 2019Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Building Your Business with Sara Troy and her guest DeAnne Pearson, on air from January 1st 2019

Purpose and Careers and Selling with Heart and Integrity

I had it all, confidence, talent, intelligence, I could talk to anyone, loved to listen to people tell their stories and encourage them right where they were in their lives, and I even had an awesome signature that I practiced endlessly, DeAnne….DeAnne… with a capital “A” in the middle for emphasis. I was ready to sign my Mona Lisa or autograph my famous play…

I was 5 years old.

It breaks my heart when people think of themselves as ordinary – just another accountant, engineer, CPA, or graphic artist.

Because it leads them to approach their careers in an ordinary way.

But you are extraordinary. You have a purpose

Purpose and Careers and Selling with Heart and Integrity

JOIN SARA AND DeANNE AS WE EMBRACE OUR TRUE DIRECTIONS IN OUR CAREERS.

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DeAnne Pearson M. Ed., A.C.C. Owner and Coach at Deliberate Careers, LLC

DeAnne Pearson, M. Ed., A.C.C., has more than 20 years of coaching experience in the areas of career, business, and personal fulfillment. She takes great joy in supporting people in the change toward better careers, more profitable business, and more enjoyable lives. Her articles, editorials and interviews have appeared throughout the nation and Europe, and in publications such as, Better Homes and Gardens, Citi Bank’s Women and Company, and Focus on Women.

DeAnne has been a guest speaker and coach at numerous national and state conferences and major organizations including EBAY, Microsoft and The Black MBA’s National Leadership Conference. Some of the subjects that she loves to present include: Finding Meaning and Purpose in your Life and Work; The 3 Ps: Your Path, Your Product and Your Profit; The Three Types of Income You Need to Create in Your Business; and Balance is for Ballerinas. DeAnne lives in Austin, Texas. She coaches clients throughout the U.S. She prides herself in helping people and businesses get unstuck and be successful on their own terms.

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C19-01 TO SEE BEYOND SIGHT! with Kathleen Tonnesen

January 1, 2019January 14, 2019Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Kathleen Tonnesen, on air January 1st 2019.

To see beyond sight.

I was born legally blind in my left eye. I was born with an eye disease in my right eye named Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis which is a disease of the iris leading to blindness over time. I am sharing my story of courage via art creativity at the encouragement of my business coach Cresswell Walker, to whom I am very grateful for guiding me through my turbulent emotional waters 2018. This, due to the 3rd eye issue that placed all my goals and plans for business on pause for the last 6 months, while I worked to recalibrate my brain to adjust to my new way of being. Thanks Cresswell. I will be interviewed by Sara Troy, Self Discovery Radio, in December, in the hope that my story may inspire and be of service to others who face challenges on their own journey. Stay tuned!

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Kathleen Katon Tonnesen (14 July, 1963) is a Canadian painter, sculptor, inventor, author and poet. She was born in Cape Town, South Africa and immigrated to Canada in 1998. She has carved a professional career as a working artist since 1990 and is a respected international artist dedicated to the enhancement of public spaces with meaningful and thought provoking art. Excited by ideas, energy, movement and emotion, she developed a mixed media, multidisciplinary approach to her artworks, installations and live productions. She believes in allowing the creation to determine its own tools and process toward manifestation, including collaboration with musicians and cutting-edge technology. This is exemplified in her latest upcoming production, Traditional Martial Art (TMA) 2021 a family fun education 90-minute adventure via sensory experience, which utilizes immersive and interactive mixed VR technology, including her own inventions, in a touring 6000 square foot space, providing public awareness of the respectful values of martial arts.

Kathleen is a brown belt in Yoshinkan Aikido who has trained with several leading Aikido teachers in British Columbia. With a background in Early Childhood Education, psychology and acting, she strives to connect families and communities together through the language of art. Her passion is children and unleashing the child within the adult, thereby encouraging personal growth. Kathleen is dedicated to inspiring the human spirit and is a frequent guest speaker and art workshop instructor. She is currently completing a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (major) through Thompson Rivers University. She is very diplomatic, organized, schedule and budget orientated and has a high degree of excellence in her persona which is reflected in her work.

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Martial Arts: 2nd Kyu Yoshinkan Aikido

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GUS 19-01 The Enneagram and Spirituality PRT 2

January 1, 2019February 18, 2019Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

The World According to GUS with Charles Eduardos, with his guest on air from January 1st

The Enneagram is a dynamic system that identifies nine unique approaches to life, the Enneagram is a powerful tool for the discovery of emotional and thought patterns that can distract us from the present moment and the powerful life force flowing through us. Join Charles and his guest Gerry Fathauer as the dive into The Enneagram and Spirituality.