<p><strong>About this Episode</strong></p><p>Lucy Edwards, a blind content creator known for her TikTok videos on makeup and daily life, joins the labor podcast to discuss her journey and experiences. She shares her transition from BBC to TikTok, her book "Blind, Not Broken," and her upcoming children's book series. Lucy talks about her decision to undergo IVF to prevent passing on her genetic condition, which affects her eyesight. The conversation also touches on the challenges of living with a disability, the importance of representation, and the evolving nature of her content. Alice and Lucy reflect on their own experiences with disability and the impact of their podcast on their perspectives.</p><br><p>To download transcripts of this, and every episode visit <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/63b03c504722fa0011e22710/shows/63b03c504722fa0011e2270b/episodes/www.labledpodcast.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.labledpodcast.co.uk</a>, enjoy bonus episodes and a little bit more lABLEd, <a href="https://labledpod.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sign up to our Substack </a></p><br><p><strong>About our Guest</strong></p><p>Lucy Edwards is an award-winning British blind broadcaster, content creator, and disability activist who lost her eyesight due to a rare genetic condition called Incontinentia Pigmenti. She uses her platform to educate the public about blindness and advocate for inclusivity. </p><br><p>Lucy lost the sight in her right eye at age 11 and her remaining eyesight at age 17 due to Incontinentia Pigmenti. In 2019 became the first-ever blind presenter on BBC Radio 1. She has also presented for the BBC's <em>The Travel Show</em> and has done consultancy work on accessibility for major brands like Pantene and Google. Her motto "Blind Not Broken", she has a large following on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lucyedwards" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a> and YouTube, where she shares daily life experiences and dispels myths about blindness.</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Support this Podcast</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lABLEdPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Like LABLEd Podcast on Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/LABLEdPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tweet lABLEd Podcast</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/labledpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow LABLEd Podcast on Instagram</a></p><p>Got a comment or Question? <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Please email us!</a></p><p>lABLEd Podcast is currently self-funded. <a href="https://gofund.me/ccc39383" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Please consider donating to keep this show going. You can visit our Go Fund Me</a>. If you want more exclusive content, <a href="https://mailchi.mp/d66cd472a230/subscribe-to-labled-the-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sign up for our newsletter</a>.</p><br><p>Production Team</p><br><p>Host: Alice Evans, Lucy Wood and Daisy Holder</p><p>Guest Booker: Emma Purcell</p><p>Editor Adam Hull</p><p>Social Manager: Ella McD</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
