35 min

If These Eyes Could Talk If You Knew Me

    • Society & Culture

In this week's episode of "If You Knew Me," host Jamie Yuenger presents a captivating interview with Tonje Thoresen, a multi-talented woman whose life took unexpected turns.
The show is transitioning to an interview style, and this episode provides a glimpse into Tonje's extraordinary journey.
Tonje, originally from Norway, went on a global exploration in her early 20s. From studying art and fashion in Berlin to immersing herself in the fashion scene of Paris, she eventually launched her own ready-to-wear fashion line. Despite the boutique's closure, Tonje seamlessly transitioned to photography, capturing political debates, sporting events, and haute couture fashion shows.
However, in 2018, Tonje's world took a dark turn. Mysterious symptoms, including migraines, heart issues, and leg pains, plagued her. By 2020, an abrupt and life-altering event unfolded in her brain, leading to the permanent loss of her eyesight. The subsequent life-saving operation marked the beginning of a challenging journey, during which Tonje spent one and a half years learning to navigate life without vision
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CREDITS
Produced by Jamie Yuenger and Piet Hurkmans. Our show’s musical intro and outro is taken from the track “Thursday” by the independent artist Nick Takénobu Ogawa. You can listen and support his music on bandcamp here. 
Other music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions

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In this week's episode of "If You Knew Me," host Jamie Yuenger presents a captivating interview with Tonje Thoresen, a multi-talented woman whose life took unexpected turns.
The show is transitioning to an interview style, and this episode provides a glimpse into Tonje's extraordinary journey.
Tonje, originally from Norway, went on a global exploration in her early 20s. From studying art and fashion in Berlin to immersing herself in the fashion scene of Paris, she eventually launched her own ready-to-wear fashion line. Despite the boutique's closure, Tonje seamlessly transitioned to photography, capturing political debates, sporting events, and haute couture fashion shows.
However, in 2018, Tonje's world took a dark turn. Mysterious symptoms, including migraines, heart issues, and leg pains, plagued her. By 2020, an abrupt and life-altering event unfolded in her brain, leading to the permanent loss of her eyesight. The subsequent life-saving operation marked the beginning of a challenging journey, during which Tonje spent one and a half years learning to navigate life without vision
FOLLOW Tonje Thoresen
Facebook & Instagram
JOIN US! 
Become a patron of the podcast and get behind-the-scenes extras, discounts on merchandise and patron-only gifts. There are 6 tiers. Click HERE to learn more.
 
JOIN OUR WALL OF FLAME
We create 12 powerful audio documentaries every year that highlight women’s true stories. Pledge $600 or more and your name, bio and portrait will be added to our virtual monument, The Wall of Flame. Check it out here. 
TALK TO US
http://www.speakpipe.com/ifyouknewme
HELP OTHER WOMEN FIND US
Rate us on the Apple podcast app or on our website to help others find us.
 
SOCIALS  & WEB
If You Knew Me website
Instagram
Facebook
Linkedin
Sign Up for our Newsletter!
 
CREDITS
Produced by Jamie Yuenger and Piet Hurkmans. Our show’s musical intro and outro is taken from the track “Thursday” by the independent artist Nick Takénobu Ogawa. You can listen and support his music on bandcamp here. 
Other music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

35 min

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