The Visionary Podcast

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This podcast is brought to you by Visionary, a member led organisation supporting local sight lost charities throughout the UK. www.visionary.org.uk. It has been made possible by funding from Fight for Sight. www.fightforsight.org.uk This podcast series explores lived experience representation. It is an informal conversation with guests both from within and beyond the sight loss sector who share their personal experiences and also their organisation's approach to lived experience representation.

  1. 02/10/2025

    Series 2, Ep. 9 - Salim Patel, BBC

    Our nineth guest at the Visionary virtual coffee table is Salim Patel of the BBC. Salim offered a compelling exploration of lived experience representation, both from his personal standpoint and within the broader sight loss sector. Salim generously shared his thoughts and experiences, painting a vivid picture of what an inclusive future means to him. The discussion ventured beyond sight loss, touching on Salim's diverse projects outside of his workplace. He shared his exciting plans to attempt a deep dive world record attempt and the local sports club he manages in the North West of England.  Did this conversation resonate with you? If you're interested in enhancing your approach to lived experience representation or curious to learn more about Salim's adventures, Please email Nina Chesworth, Lived Experience and Campaigns Coordinator, Visionary   or Salim Patel, Journalist and Program Manager for the BBC News, North West.  You can also follow Salim’s adventures on his YouTube channel (opens new window)  Thank you to Andre Lewis Shorts who provided the music and Steve Nutt at Computer Rooms who edited the episode.

    25 min

  2. 02/06/2025

    Series 2, Ep.5 - Lowri Bartrum and Nia Greer, Vision Support

    Our fifth guests at the Visionary virtual coffee table are Lowri Bartrum and Nia Green of Vision Support. Lowri and Nia joined us for discussion about lived experience representation, examining both personal viewpoints and its significance for Vision Support. Nia shares her personal thoughts and experiences, highlighting her views on workplace representation and how visibility is growing in the public eye through shows like Love Island and Strictly Come Dancing. Lowri offers valuable insights on the sector and shared Vision Support's excellent work, particularly how they ensure lived experience representation is at the core of service development. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast and are thinking about how you can improve lived experience representation within your organisation, we would love to hear from you. Please email Nina Chesworth, Lived Experience and Campaigns Coordinator, Visionary or Lowri Bartrum CEO, Vision Support, Nia Greer, North Wales Services Manager, Vision Support  Thank you to Andre Lewis Shorts who provided the music and Steve Nutt at Computer Rooms who edited the episode. Thank you to Lowri Bartrum, CEO, and Nia Greer, North Wales Service Manager, from Vision Support for joining us for this episode of the Visionary podcast.    Lowri and Nia joined us for discussion about lived experience representation, examining both personal viewpoints and its significance for Vision Support. Nia shared her personal thoughts and experiences, highlighting her views on workplace representation and how visibility is growing in the public eye through shows like Love Island and Strictly Come Dancing. Lowri offered valuable insights on the sector and shared Vision Support's excellent work, particularly how they ensure lived experience representation is at the core of service development. Inspired by our discussion? Whether you're looking to enhance lived experience representation in your organisation or want to learn more about Vision Support's initiatives, we'd love to connect. Please get in touch via email: Nina Chesworth, Lived Experience and Campaigns Coordinator, Visionary   Lowri Bartrum CEO, Vision Support Nia Greer, North Wales Services Manager, Vision Support  Thank you to Andre Lewis Shorts who provided the music and Steve Nutt at Computer Rooms who edited the episode.

    25 min

  3. 01/27/2025

    Series 2, Ep. 8 - Emma Tracey, BBC

    Our eighth guest at the Visionary virtual coffee table is Emma Tracey of the BBC. Emma talks about lived experience representation, offering a unique perspective on its role both in her life and across the sector. Emma candidly shared her personal journey, shedding light on her aspirations for a more inclusive future. The conversation extended beyond the sight loss sector, touching on Emma's entry into the industry and highlighting memorable moments from the Access All podcast.   If you enjoyed listening to this podcast and are thinking about how you can improve lived experience representation within your organisation, we would love to hear from you. Please email Nina Chesworth, Lived Experience and Campaigns Co-ordinator, Visionary, or Emma Tracey, Journalist, BBC  You can listen to Emma’s podcast on the BBC website.  Thank you to Andre Lewis Shorts who provided the music and Steve Nutt at Computer Rooms who edited the episode.

    17 min

  4. 01/13/2025

    Series 2, Ep. 7 - Iain Pearson and Andrew Coleman, Galloways

    Our seventh guests at the Visionary virtual coffee table are Iain Pearson and Andrew Coleman of Galloways. Iain and Andrew talk about lived experience representation and how that looks for them individually and for Galloways. Andrew shared his personal thoughts and experiences along with Iain's thoughts on the sector and the great work Galloways is doing.  If you enjoyed listening to this podcast and are thinking about how you can improve lived experience representation within your organisation, we would love to hear from you.  Please email Nina Chesworth, Lived Experience and Campaigns Co-ordinator, Visionary or Andrew Coleman, Learning and Lifestyles Skills Manager, Galloways. You can find out more about the Galloways on their website (opens new window)  Thank you to Andre Lewis Shorts who provided the music and Steve Nutt at Computer Rooms who edited the episode.

    34 min

  5. 12/30/2024

    Series 2, Ep. 6 - Holly Tuke, RNIB

    Our sixth guest at the Visionary virtual coffee table is Holly Tuke from RNIB.   Holly talks about lived experience representation, both from Holly's personal perspective and its impact on the whole sector. Holly shared her career highlights, including her favourite social media campaign, and offered her valuable thoughts on what an inclusive future would look like.  If you enjoyed listening to this podcast and are thinking about how you can improve lived experience representation within your organisation, we would love to hear from you.  Please email Nina Chesworth, Lived Experience and Campaigns Co-ordinator, Visionary, or Holly Tuke, Acting Social Media Manager. You can follow Holly on social media.    X: @lifeofablindgirl  Instagram: Life of a blind girl  Thank you to Andre Lewis Shorts who provided the music and Steve Nutt at Computer Rooms who edited the episode.

    20 min

  6. 12/02/2024

    Series 2, Ep. 4 - Visionary

    Our fourth guest at the Visionary virtual coffee table is the Visionary Team. We enjoyed a conversation exploring both current initiatives and exciting future plans. Our discussion highlighted key services and gives listeners the opportunity to get to know our team, as we share our experiences, key areas of focus and offer a glimpse into the impact of their work.  You can get in touch with Visionary team by email or visit our website (opens a new window)   Thank you to Andre Lewis Shorts who provided the music and Steve Nutt at Computer Rooms who edited the episode.

    17 min

  7. 11/25/2024

    Series 2, Ep. 3 - Kerry Firth, Fight for Sight

    Our third guest at the Visionary virtual coffee table is Kerry Firth of Fight for Sight. Kerry talks about the future of lived experience representation and its vital role at Fight for Sight. Kerry shared valuable insights on how embedding lived experience at the heart of projects can strengthen funding opportunities. This authentic representation isn't just a practice for Fight for Sight - it's fundamental to their identity and mission.  If you enjoyed listening to this podcast and are thinking about how you can improve lived experience representation within your organisation, we would love to hear from you.  Please email Nina Chesworth, Lived Experience and Campaigns Co-ordinator, Visionary, or Kerry Firth, Projects Manager, Fight for Sight    Fight for Sight website Thank you to Andre Lewis Shorts who provided the music and Steve Nutt from Computer Rooms who edited this episode.

    19 min

  8. 11/07/2024

    Series 2, Ep.1 Craig Spalding, Sight Scotland

    Our first guest at the Visionary virtual coffee table is Craig Spalding, CEO of Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans. Craig talks enthusiastically about their plans to increase representation and shares the language Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans uses around lived experience, along with how they have developed the organisation's language. If you enjoyed the chat and are thinking about how you can improve lived experience representation within your organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Email Nina, Lived Experience and Campaigns Coordinator at Visionary or Craig Spalding.  Thank you to Andre Lewis Shorts who provided the music and Steve Nutt at Computer Rooms who edited the episode.

    29 min
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This podcast is brought to you by Visionary, a member led organisation supporting local sight lost charities throughout the UK. www.visionary.org.uk. It has been made possible by funding from Fight for Sight. www.fightforsight.org.uk This podcast series explores lived experience representation. It is an informal conversation with guests both from within and beyond the sight loss sector who share their personal experiences and also their organisation's approach to lived experience representation.

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  • Creator
    Visionary
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Visionary
  • Show Website
    The Visionary Podcast