35 min

The Blind Baker Navigating Life with Vision Loss

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Navigating Life with Vision Loss: Journey of Penny Melville Brown | AINC Podcast
Kim Wardlow hosts another episode of Navigating Life with Vision Loss, brought to you by AINC. In this episode, renowned blind chef Penny Melville Brown shares her inspiring journey from serving as a Commander in the Royal Navy to becoming an award-winning author and a blind cooking sensation, all while battling her deteriorating eyesight. Penny shares her personal experiences, immense life challenges, and her determination to bring about a positive change in society's perspective towards disabled people. There's a lot to learn from her amazing food adventures across the world. Penny's story stands as a testament to chasing one's ambition despite all odds.
00:09 Introduction and Welcome
00:32 Upcoming Events and Announcements
00:59 Introduction to Guest: Penny Melville Brown
02:24 Penny's Journey: Early Life and Career
06:17 Facing Vision Loss and Adapting
08:43 Continuing Career Despite Vision Loss
18:43 Transitioning to Self-Employment
23:08 The Holman Prize and Cooking Around the World
32:45 Inspiring Stories from the Journey
34:01 Closing Remarks and Thanksgiving Wishes

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Navigating Life with Vision Loss: Journey of Penny Melville Brown | AINC Podcast
Kim Wardlow hosts another episode of Navigating Life with Vision Loss, brought to you by AINC. In this episode, renowned blind chef Penny Melville Brown shares her inspiring journey from serving as a Commander in the Royal Navy to becoming an award-winning author and a blind cooking sensation, all while battling her deteriorating eyesight. Penny shares her personal experiences, immense life challenges, and her determination to bring about a positive change in society's perspective towards disabled people. There's a lot to learn from her amazing food adventures across the world. Penny's story stands as a testament to chasing one's ambition despite all odds.
00:09 Introduction and Welcome
00:32 Upcoming Events and Announcements
00:59 Introduction to Guest: Penny Melville Brown
02:24 Penny's Journey: Early Life and Career
06:17 Facing Vision Loss and Adapting
08:43 Continuing Career Despite Vision Loss
18:43 Transitioning to Self-Employment
23:08 The Holman Prize and Cooking Around the World
32:45 Inspiring Stories from the Journey
34:01 Closing Remarks and Thanksgiving Wishes

If you would like a transcription of this episode
https://share.descript.com/view/ezCg65Yr0p6

35 min