Best The Non Profit Happy Hour Podcasts (2025)

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S2 Ep1317: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 29/08/2025 8:04

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Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. This month’s topics include the RNIB Campaigns Discussion Group, the National Emergency Alert, Guided Walks with MPs and the return of Parliament. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to …

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S2 Ep1316: Comedian Jamie MacDonald Reflects On 2025 Edinburgh Fringe 6:07

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How did Jamie MacDonald get on at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival? Amelia learned more about his highlights, navigating around the city and his upcoming projects. Learn more about Jamie on his website - Jamie MacDonald - comedian, writer, actor and voice over artist Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written…

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S2 Ep1315: Audio Described Tour - More than Human, Design Museum, London 8:03

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On Friday 5 September 2025 at 10.30am the Design Museum in London will be running an audio described tour of their exhibition ‘More than Human’ which looks at some radical ideas on how to design with and for other species. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Nao Zaragoza, Assistant Curator of Public Practice at the Design Museum, to first…

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Why Multifamily Isn’t Dead (and What’s Coming Next) with Sam Morris 25:10

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Multifamily real estate isn’t dead; it’s evolving. In this episode, Sam Morris of Lone Star Capital joins Russ and Joey to break down why now is a prime time for investing in multifamily properties. Sam explains how operational excellence, strategic debt management, and market knowledge drive superior returns, even when interest rates and cap rates…

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S2 Ep1312: More Help For Blind And Partially Sighted People In Kingussie 5:10

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RNIB Scotland has launched a new project, designed to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people in rural and isolated areas. RNIB Connect Radio’s David Hogg spoke to Mark Campbell, who lives in Kingussie and attended one of the charity’s events. If you live in Scotland, are blind or partia…

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S2 Ep1311: Blindness 50 Years Apart with The Rt Hon Lord Blunkett and Holly Tuke 26:00

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We now compare and maybe contrast the experiences of going through education, employment and life for two Yorkshire blind people 50 years apart with the Rt Hon Lord Blunkett and Holly Tuke. In a recent column in the Yorkshire Post the Right Honourable Lord Blunkett talked openly about the challenges of being blind, something he rarely talks about a…

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S2 Ep1310: NICE Approves New Treatment for Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 8:57

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NICE, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has recently approved new treatment in England for people living with the eye condition Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) helped by Researchers at the University of Cambridge. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Patrick Yu-Wai-Man, Professor of Ophthalmology at the Univers…

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S2 Ep1309: Free Portrait Exhibition At RNIB 20:41

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Seen, a collaboration between RNIB and photographer Joshua Bratt, is a new exhibition featuring 22 powerful portraits that bring into focus the lives of blind and partially sighted people. It is free of charge and is being held at RNIB's Grimaldi Building in London from the 12th-14th September. Barry Snell caught up with Joshua to learn more about …

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Round Table | Why the Traditional Financial Plan is Failing the Modern Family CFO 27:37

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by managing your finances? You're not alone. Money is the number one source of stress for many families, especially for the head of the family, also known as the modern family CFO. In this episode, the financial coaches dive into the importance of creating a comprehensive wealth strategy. They discuss the common challeng…

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S2 Ep1308: A Cultural Journey of HMS Belfast for Blind and Partially Sighted People 47:22

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HMS Belfast, built by Harland & Wolff in 1936 was launched on St Patrick's Day, 17 March 1938 by Anne Chamberlain – the wife of then Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain. In her 24 year’s of active service HMS Belfast played many key roles in battles and peace-keeping duties around the world before being brought to London by IWM and opening to the pu…

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Your Most Important Work Is Always Ahead Of You, Never Behind You with Matt Borlenghi - #184 57:56

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Donna chats with Matt Borlenghi, Actor. Matt Borlenghi is well-known for playing Lyle, the Pawnshop Guy, on the Netflix production "Cobra Kai" and has become a fan favorite supporting character. He first came to the attention of audiences on "All My Children", starring opposite Kelly Ripa. While playing this role, he was nominated for a Daytime Emm…

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S2 Ep1306: Charity's Customer Update 23/08/25 7:23

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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio sits down with of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week RNIB’s Chief Strategy and Public Affairs Officer Vivienne Francis talks about the next stage of RNIB’s Travel and Transport reports. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services…

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S2 Ep1307: Price Changes For JAWS Users 7:20

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If you’re a user of the JAWS screen reader, you might be aware of recent changes to the pricing structure of the software. But what does it all mean for UK users? Tech Talk’s Jackie Brown has been finding out. You can hear Jackie's full conversation with Stuart Lawler from Sight and Sound on this week’s episode of Tech Talk, on Tuesday August 26th …

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S2 Ep1304: Stagecoach Collaborates With RNIB To Improve Bus Travel For Blind and Partially Sighted People 4:55

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Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.By RNIB Connect Radio

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How to Turn Condos, Hotels, and Apartments Into Cash Flow with Sayam Ibrahim 32:19

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What would you do if your boss told you to reschedule your wedding? For today's guest, that was the push he needed to leave Wall Street and build a real estate empire. In this episode, Sayam Ibrahim reveals how one outrageous request from his boss pushed him to quit corporate life. From walking away from an 80–100-hour-a-week Wall Street job to clo…

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S2 Ep1305: RNC Celebrates Summer Exam Results 7:23

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For students up and down the country results day is a nerve-wracking time. But students at The Royal National College for the Blind have had a lot to celebrate, as Hywel Davies has been finding out. For more information on the RNC, visit the ir website - A specialist residential college for young people with visual impairment…

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S2 Ep1303: Orbit Research Release The 'Orbit Player' 9:23

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Tech Talk’s Callum Stoneman has been speaking to Orbit Research about their newest product, the Orbit Player.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1302: Take Part in the RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Groups on Community Eye-Care 8:48

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There are many ways in which you can help the RNIB in making a more inclusive society for blind and partially sighted people and one way is through the regular RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Group meetings. The next round of the RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Group meetings will be looking at community eye-care. RNIB connect Radio’s Toby Davey …

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Round Table | Warning Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Financial Advisor 38:41

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Are you still relying on outdated financial advice? In this episode, the financial coaches discuss a common dilemma faced by high earners: outgrowing traditional financial advisors. They discuss why reactive financial planning is holding back your wealth, and how proactive, creative solutions can change the game. The financial coaches also share th…

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S2 Ep1301: Blind Veterans Find Friendship at Loaves and Fishes Community Hub 5:31

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Robert Kirkwood finds out about a community hub based in East Kilbride that serves South Lanarkshire and surrounding areas with not only food parcels but also school uniforms, toiletries, pet supplies and much more. Two blind veterans have found friendship through the service and they even have a blind volunteer who helps every week, as we find out…

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Accept No One’s Definition Of Your Life, Define Yourself with Mike Simmel - #183 57:43

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Donna chats with Mike Simmel, Motivational Speaker. Mike Simmel is known in basketball circles as "Mighty Mike." Despite having had epilepsy for most of his life, Mike was a star player at Don Bosco Prep High School, the Hun School of Princeton, and Purchase College. The Bounce Out the Stgma Project was founded by Mighty Mike and his father in 2005…

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Launching a Non-Alcoholic Beer Brand on Shopify: Lessons from Go Brewing 49:00

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Launching a consumer brand is never easy — but launching a brewery without alcohol? That’s a whole new challenge. In this episode of Shopify Happy Hour, I sit down with Joe Chura, founder of Go Brewing, the non-alcoholic beer brand redefining how we think about social drinking. Joe shares his journey from idea to launch, the countless recipe iterat…

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S2 Ep1299: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 22/08/2025 9:43

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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt is joined by RNIB’s Chief Financial Officer, Kathryn Sherratt, as they discuss the official opening of RNIB Scotland’s new HQ in Edinburgh and there’s even a mention of Chr…

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S2 Ep1300: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Addams Family, AD Theatre Review 4:26

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RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews. This time we have the musical comedy that is ‘The Addams Family’ as the current tour visited the Birmingha…

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S2 Ep1298: RNIB Scotland HQ Is Back and Better Than Ever! 17:59

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On Thursday 14th of August, following an extensive refurbishment, RNIB Scotland officially re-opened their Edinburgh HQ. Allan Russell went ahead to the grand re-opening to check it out for himself. Image shows from left to right: James Adams, Sarah Boyack MSP, Matt Stringer, and finally Kirin Saeed cutting the pink ribbon. Matt is clapping as he s…

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S2 Ep1297: Sight Village North West - Preview 6:08

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Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year’s Sight Village North West. For more information, visit the Sight Village website - Sight Village Blackpool 2025 - Queen Alexandra College…

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S2 Ep1296: Envision Unveil New Smart Glasses 9:33

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Accessible technology company ‘Envision’ launched their new ‘Ally Solos Glasses’ on August the 14th. Tech Talk’s Callum Stoneman spoke to the team behind the wearable, hands-free AI glasses. You can hear a longer version of Callum’s conversation with Envision on next week’s episode of Tech Talk.By RNIB Connect Radio

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Why Most Investors Screw Up Subject-To Deals with Attorney Bishoy Habib 33:02

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In the world of real estate, creative financing like "subject to" deals can be a game-changer. But are you aware of the risks and legal complexities that come with it? In this episode, Attorney Bishoy Habib joins Russ and Joey to explore the world of "subject to" real estate deals, a powerful strategy for investors looking to take over existing mor…

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S2 Ep1295: Kiltwalk Fundraiser Is A Family Challenge 6:29

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RNIB Connect Radio’s Kris Wallace, daughter Jess, and other family members will take on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk to raise funds for UK sight loss charity RNIB. Kris spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell about the challenge, the prep and why Jess is leading the charge. If you’d like to sponsor Jess and her family go to www.justgiving.com/team/…

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S2 Ep1294: National Theatre London Audio Description Round Up Summer/Autumn 2025 7:03

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Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people with audio description. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a few up-coming audio described shows…

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Round Table | Why Holding Cash Might Be Your Most Expensive Mistake 32:19

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Are you sitting on idle cash, thinking it's a safe move for your wealth? Think again. In today's conversation, the financial coaches dive into how holding cash could actually be the biggest obstacle to your financial freedom, and how you can access real opportunities by leveraging a system that not only protects your cash but puts it to work for yo…

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S2 Ep1293: Access at the Pleasance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 6:10

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The Pleasance Theatre Trust has been working with Sight Scotland to provide visual awareness training to over 250 of their Edinburgh Festival Fringe staff to make the experience of visiting one of their Pleasance Fringe venues as accessible as possible for visually impaired festival goers as well as offering more audio described performances this y…

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You Just Gotta Keep Going And Fight For Everything, And One Day You’ll Get To Where You Want With Gina Farmer - #182 57:39

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Donna chats with Shawn Adamson, Co Owner and Head of National Sales for Prime Cuts Jerky. Nestled in the heart of rural Kansas, their story begins with a boy whose childhood was steeped in the rich aromas and flavors of a bustling cattle company. At Prime Cut Beef Jerky, they pride themselves on their craftsmanship, and it's clear that every bite s…

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S2 Ep1287: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 09/08/2025 7:09

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Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt began with his review of RNIB’s very own stand-up comedian Tom Skelton and his Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025 show ‘Visually Impaired Papa’, then looking forward to the official openi…

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S2 Ep1292: Mary Queen Of Scots - Edinburgh International Festival 9:37

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History meets punk rock and ballet in an exciting production at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival. Amelia spoke to Co-Audio Describer Emma-Jane McHenry to learn more about the production and her process along with Co-Audio Describer Fiona Pedgrift. Learn more about the production here - Mary, Queen of Scots | Edinburgh International Fest…

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S2 Ep1291: Accessible Zines And Disability Justice At The Wellcome Collection 8:37

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What are zines and how have they been used in disability justice? Amelia spoke to Adam Rose, the Co-curator of the Zines display, and Jake Blackavar, a Visitor Experience and Engagement Facilitator, to learn about tactile and audio zines and their upcoming audio described tours of the Wellcome Collection's exhibition. Learn more about Zines Forever…

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S2 Ep1290: Orpheus and Eurydice - Edinburgh International Festival 8:59

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Journey to the underworld and back with Opera Australia, presenting Opera Queensland’s production of Orpheus and Eurydice in association with Circa for the 2025 Edinburgh International Festival (EIF). Opera and circus acrobatics combine for this striking production with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and a chorus from Scottish Opera for the Europea…

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S2 Ep1281: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Mary Poppins, AD Theatre Review 6:40

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RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025 This week we have Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the classic multi awar…

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S2 Ep1278: Turning Points And Transitions - Roundtable 29:52

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Life is full of twists and turns that can change the path we’re on. We gather three members of the blind and partially sighted community to talk about the big turning points and transitions in their lives. Join Goalball player and soon to be married Devante Claridge, mum and music lover Maureen Goddall, and paralympic champion Lizzi Jordan as they …

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S2 Ep1289: Coffee Tin Clarke Reynolds and Pepita Coffee 4:29

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Clarke Reynolds, the UK’s premier braille artist has teamed up with Pepita Coffee to make a limited-edition tactile coffee tin with a share of the proceeds going to RNIB. David Hogg learns more. Head to shop.rnib.org.uk to grab your coffee tin while stocks last. Image shows the front of the Pepita coffee tin. The tin has four large squares, two whi…

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S2 Ep1288: Touch Tour For Lubna Kerr's Lunchbox At The Edinburgh Fringe 2025 12:18

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Lunchbox is about the impact of bullying, through the eyes of a troubled Scottish boy, Steven and Pakistani girl, Lubna. Amelia spoke to comedian and performer Lubna Kerr about her show ‘Lunchbox’ which has a touch tour and pre-show audio. Book tickets for Lunchbox here - Lunchbox | Edinburgh Festival Fringe Learn more about Lubna's writing, comedy…

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S2 Ep1284: Accessible Shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 with VICS 11:35

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How are Visually Impaired Creators Scotland (VICS) working to make the Edinburgh Festival more accessible? What are some of the accessible show highlights? Amelia spoke to VICS founder Kirin Saeed to learn more. Email Kirin on [email protected] Learn more about VICS on their website Visually Impaired Creators Scotland…

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S2 Ep1286: Cutting The Tightrope - Edinburgh International Festival 4:48

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Time now to hear about one of the many audio described performances taking place at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) Hywel Davies has been hearing about ‘Cutting The Tightrope’, a collection of short plays which explore the power of the arts in today's world. Learn more about Cutting The Tightrope on the EIF website - Cutting the …

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Build Wealth and Keep It — Like the Rothschilds 30:55

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Have you ever wondered how the Rothschild family built their immense fortune? In this episode, Russ and Joey reveal the financial strategies that can help you achieve true wealth, drawing inspiration from the Rothschilds. The duo emphasizes that the key to financial freedom isn't a huge bank balance–it's having passive income that exceeds your mont…

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S2 Ep1285: Works And Days - Edinburgh International Festival 8:41

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Time now to hear about one of the many audio described performances taking place at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival. Hywel Davies has been hearing about ‘Works And Days’ which explores our connection with the land we inhabit. For more information on the performance, visit the EIF website - Works and Days | Edinburgh International Festi…

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S2 Ep1282: Envision’s AI Assistant Ally Could Help to Open Up Access to Museums 13:11

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Following on from a very successful pilot at the Museum of Craft and Design (MCD) in San Francisco Envision’s AI assistant Ally could help to open up access to museums for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Karthik Mahadevan, CEO and co-founder of Envision to firstly find out how the pilot project came…

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S2 Ep1283: Describing Heritage: Co-creating Access 7:32

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VocalEyes the national charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people through audio description have just been awarded a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to explore, with the input of blind and partially sighted people from a number of Thomas Pocklington Trust Sight Loss Councils, the co-creation of audio descriptio…

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S2 Ep1280: Wolfram Syndrome UK 11:27

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What is Wolfram Syndrome (WS) and how does it impact people's lives? Amelia spoke to Tracy Lynch, Co-Founder & Chief Executive of the UK’s WS charity, to learn more about the condition and the support available. Learn more on the Wolfram Syndrome website - Wolfram Syndrome UK Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ wri…

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Round Table | I Wouldn’t Do That Again: The Money Moves We Regret (and What We Built After) 35:57

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Have you ever made a financial decision that you regret–one that left you questioning your choices and wondering how things could’ve turned out differently? In today's conversation, the financial coaches share the financial moves they regret the most and the valuable lessons they’ve learned from those experiences. From a costly dropshipping venture…

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S2 Ep1279: Tom Skelton Visually Impaired Papa at Edinburgh Fringe 4:35

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Tom Skelton is a blind comedian who turned his worries and fears about becoming a father into his latest comedy show on at the Edinburgh Festival this week. David Hogg finds out more about Visually Impaired Papa.By RNIB Connect Radio