Episodes 37
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Dormant
Since Nov 2023
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feeds.acast.com

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About This Podcast

How To Be A VIP is a podcast about living as or with a visually impaired person, and aims to help you, our lovely listener, see the world through our eyes.



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Recent Episodes

S2E17 VIP Packing

Jul 23, 2025 21m

This week, I explore how the visually impaired pack for their holidays, answering all of the listeners' questions on gadgets, hacks, and what a visually impaired person needs to bring when…

S2E16 Happily Tether After

May 28, 2025 29m

Join me this week as I explore the world of visually impaired running with my lovely guest Georgie, who completed the London Marathon this year and is in the Guinness Book Of Records. We discuss how…

S2E15 Visually Impaired Cinderella

May 02, 2025 18m

This week's episode explores the nuances of how visually impaired people clean and tidy their homes, covering tips, gadgets, and organising hacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

S2E14 The Blind Easter Bunny

Apr 18, 2025 26m

Join me this week for a chocolate-filled episode, where I answer listeners' questions on how VIPs access the world of confectionery treats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

S2E13 Through A Mother's Eyes

Mar 30, 2025 55m

Join me this Mother's Day for an extra special episode where we delve into everything from conception to schooling, and the top tips and tricks for visually impaired parents. Hosted on Acast. See…

S2E12 The Amber Trust

Mar 15, 2025 39m

This week, I am thrilled to welcome Adam Ockelford, founder of the Amber Trust, and service user Eleanor. The Amber Trust is a charitable organisation that offers music education, concerts, and…

S2E11 Come Rain Or Come Shine

Feb 28, 2025 22m

This week, I play the weather girl as I walk you through the changes in the seasons, and how the different seasons affect visual impairments, from changes in the landscape and temperature to canes vs…

S2E10 Love Is Blind

Feb 14, 2025 25m

This week, I play agony aunt as I answer your questions about dating as a visually impaired person, covering everything from red and green flags to how you can tell if you are attracted to someone. …

S2E9 Blind Girl Adventures

Jan 31, 2025 38m

This week, we’re embarking on a global journey through the eyes of a VIP, celebrating the accessible side of countries and cities while discussing the diverse cultural experiences we've had. From…

S2E8 Dancing Into 2025

Jan 18, 2025 22m

We're kicking off 2025 by celebrating Strictly Come Dancing's first VIP winner, and as it's January it seemed very fitting to focus on dance-themed New Year's resolutions. Hosted on Acast. See…

S2E7 Blind Tasting

Dec 27, 2024 26m

This week I am joined by accessibility wine consultant Emma Hodges to unpack the concept of a "blind tasting", and discuss how the wine industry could become more accessible to all disabilities,…

S2E6 A Very VIP Christmas

Dec 13, 2024 31m

This week's episode is packed full of festive tips and tricks on how to make the Christmas season accessible for visually impaired people, as well as having some handy take-homes for everyone,…

S2E5 London Fashion Week

Nov 29, 2024 35m

This week I am joined by a returning guest from Season 1, the lovely stylist Anna Cofone. As well as being head of the charity Hair & Care, Anna is a session stylist who works with multiple…

S2E4 Blind Barbie

Nov 15, 2024 30m

This week, my guest Erica and I head out of the studio to the Design Museum to explore the Barbie exhibition. We discuss accessibility and inclusivity in the Barbie world, and how this can bring…

S2E3 Gadget Girl

Nov 01, 2024 40m

This week, I am joined by the lovely Jade, otherwise known as Gadget Girl, for a deep dive into the world of technology and how it can make a visually impaired person's life far more accessible. We…

S2E2 It's A Job Getting A Job

Oct 18, 2024 43m

This week, my guest Becky and I discuss the difficulties that visually impaired and blind people face when seeking employment. This episode is full of practical tips for VIPs and sighted employers on…

S2E1 Who Let The Dogs Out

Oct 04, 2024 47m

We're kicking off season 2 with a double guest interview focusing on how guide dog puppies are raised and the importance of having puppy raisers working to train these incredible animals to become…

S1E20 Robots vs Dogs

Aug 09, 2024 21m

This week is the season finale and I am the interviewee! It was such a pleasure to be interviewed by Eloise, a science communication student at Imperial College London, and our conversation focuses…

S1E19 Hello, My Name Is Paul

Jul 26, 2024 59m

This week I am joined by the lovely Paul Harman who shares some of his life stories, from his battles with alcoholism to his sight loss journey and guide dog ownership. This is a very informative and…

S1E18 School Reunion

Jul 12, 2024 38m

This week I take you to school for a lesson on the different ways a visually impaired person can be educated. My guest Fizzy and I both started our schooling journeys in mainstream education, which…

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How To Be A VIP has published 37 episodes since November 2023, covering topics in Documentary, Personal Journals.

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