Sunday Edition PresentsIntimate Evening with Annie

Recorded Monday Evening, May 4

What began as an evening of music and conversation quickly unfolded into something even more meaningful, a heartfelt gathering centered around faith, resilience, responsibility, storytelling, humor, and the beauty of finding your voice in a complicated world.

Anthony welcomed classically trained soprano, storyteller, actor, comedian, educator, and audiobook narrator Annie Donnellon for a deeply personal and emotionally rich conversation about her journey through blindness, music, spirituality, performance, and life itself.

Throughout the evening Annie shared reflections on growing up blind in Cincinnati, her relationship with sacred music, and the ways humor, faith, creativity, and perseverance helped shape her path both personally and professionally. The conversation moved naturally between laughter, vulnerability, music, and meaningful reflection, creating the kind of atmosphere that has become the heart of the Intimate Evening with… series.

Listeners were also treated to a beautiful surprise appearance from author Cheryl McNeil Fisher, whose book Apple Batter Up Annie recently narrated in audiobook form. Cheryl joined the conversation live to discuss the collaboration, storytelling, and the power of authentic voice in audiobook narration and disability representation.

One of the most moving moments of the evening came when Annie performed a stunning rendition of “How Great Thou Art,” one of Anthony’s favorite hymns. The performance brought an emotional stillness to the room and perfectly captured the spirit of the evening: connection, gratitude, artistry, and heart.

Additional conversation topics included:Life as an audiobook narratorThe emotional responsibility of storytellingNavigating blindness in creative spacesBalancing faith, artistry, and personal identityThe role of music in healing and connectionFinding joy and humor while carrying responsibilityThe importance of authentic representation and inclusive storytelling

This episode is more than an interview.It is an evening of shared humanity, thoughtful conversation, laughter, spirituality, and music that reminds us how powerful voice can truly be.

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Sunday Edition: The Mirror and the Divide, How We See Ourselves and Each Other

In this powerful and deeply reflective episode, Anthony Corona brings forward a conversation that was moved up in response to a post from friend of the show Jennifer and a last minute scheduling change. What emerged was not just a discussion, but an urgent and necessary dialogue about identity, perception, and the fractures within the blind and low vision community.

Anthony is joined by a dynamic panel including Jennifer Bazer, President of the Palmetto Council of the Blind in South Carolina, along with Robin, Margot, Sarah, and Mark Riker. Later in the episode, Gabriel Lopez Kafati joins the conversation to offer insight on the social contract and how it applies across the blind community, marginalized communities, and humanity as a whole.

The episode explores how we see ourselves and how we see each other, and how those perceptions shape our responses, our advocacy, and our sense of belonging. At times quiet, at times intense, the conversation does not shy away from discomfort.

Anthony shares a personal experience involving a recent paratransit incident and reflects on the very different public reactions to his story compared to a similar experience shared by Jennifer. Jennifer recounts a deeply upsetting situation at a retail store while on vacation, where she and her children were denied service, mocked, and faced public backlash after sharing her story online. Some responses even questioned her parenting, highlighting the harsh and often unfair judgment that can surface within our own community.

Together, the panel unpacks these moments and the broader patterns they reveal. They discuss the importance of pausing before reacting, the impact of public perception, and the responsibility we all carry in shaping narratives through our words and actions.

The conversation also touches on the concept of horizontal hostility, the ways in which harm, frustration, and internalized bias can be redirected within our own community and across the broader disability community, often influenced by the pressure and tone of larger national conversations. The panel reflects on how these dynamics can deepen division if left unexamined and how awareness of them can help shift us toward more intentional and supportive engagement.

Key themes throughout the episode include self reflection, accountability, and the recognition that bias exists in all of us. The panel emphasizes the importance of empathy, respectful communication, and community support when navigating conflict and misunderstanding.

The conversation also confronts the silence that can exist in moments of harm. What does it mean when we choose not to speak. How does that silence contribute to deeper division. And how can we move forward in a way that builds connection instead of reinforcing separation.

This episode is both a mirror and a challenge. It asks listeners to examine their own perspectives while inviting them into a larger conversation about growth, advocacy, and unity.

Anthony closes the episode by thanking the panelists for their honesty and vulnerability and encourages continued dialogue. The message is clear, meaningful change begins with listening, with empathy, and with the courage to engage. This conversation is only the beginning, part one of a larger dialogue that will continue. A follow up conversation will be scheduled soon to explore these themes further with audience and community members.

If you would like to be a part of this ongoing conversation after listening to this episode, please send an email to:

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🎙️ Treading the waters of life podcast

Stronger Together: The Power of Interdependence

Part of the Sunday Edition Family of Podcasts and Digital Media Content Services 

Hosted by Sylvia Stinson-Perez

What if the strength you’ve been searching for… isn’t something you build alone?

In this heartfelt and deeply reflective episode, Sylvia invites you into a powerful conversation about interdependence—that meaningful space between independence and dependence where connection, courage, and true resilience live.

Inspired by the timeless wisdom of Helen Keller—

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”—

this episode explores how we move through life’s unpredictable waters not by ourselves, but alongside others.

🌊 In This Episode

Life can feel like treading water—sometimes calm, sometimes overwhelming. But what if we were never meant to stay afloat alone?

Sylvia is joined by the inspiring twin duo behind Double Vision, Janelle (mental health counselor) and Joy (leadership professional), who bring both personal and professional insight into the lived experience of vision loss and human connection.

Together, they explore:

✨ What interdependence really means—and why it’s not weakness, but strength

✨ The difference between independence, dependence, and interdependence

✨ How boundaries, identity, and choice shape healthy relationships

✨ Emotional barriers that keep us from asking for help

✨ The impact of past experiences—like being “over-helped”

✨ The role of grief, vulnerability, and self-awareness

✨ How reciprocity creates a “rhythm and sweetness” in relationships

✨ Practical ways to build support systems—even when feeling isolated

💬 Powerful Takeaways

• Interdependence is not losing yourself—it’s knowing yourself.

• Asking for help is an act of courage, not failure.

• We all have strengths—and spaces where we need support.

• Connection requires communication… and yes, sometimes it’s messy.

• You are not just someone who needs support—you are someone who gives it too.

🧠 Reflection Questions

Take a moment to reflect:

• Where in your life are you trying to do everything alone?

• What support do you need—but haven’t asked for?

• What is one small step you can take today toward connection?

📚 Featured Resource

Dive deeper into these themes in Sylvia’s book:

Treading the Waters of Life: A Guide to Self-Reflection and Action

A powerful guide to navigating life’s challenges with intention, resilience, and connection.

Available at: www.totalimpactpartners.com | Kindle (Spanish version coming soon!)

🙌 Special Thanks

Gratitude to:

• Janelle & Joy of Double Vision for their honesty, wisdom, and heart

• Anthony Corona and the Sunday Edition family of podcasts and digital services for hosting

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💛 Final Thought

Interdependence is trust.

It’s vulnerability.

It’s saying: I see you. I need you. And I’m here for you too.

You don’t have to do life alone.

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> Sunday edition presents:The Return of HapWare > > In this episode of Sunday Edition, Anthony Corona welcomes back Jack Walters and Bryan Duarte of HapWare for a full circle conversation that traces their journey from early concept to a nearly market ready product. > > Listeners will hear how the idea for HapWare evolved into a working prototype, the challenges and breakthroughs along the way, and what it means to now stand on the edge of delivering their first units to customers. This is a rare opportunity to experience innovation in motion, not as a distant future concept, but as something tangible and imminent. > > At the heart of the conversation is the ALEYE wristband, a wearable system designed to translate visual social cues into real time tactile feedback. The discussion explores how this technology has the potential to transform social awareness for blind, low vision, and deafblind individuals by creating access to the unspoken dynamics of human interaction. > > Bryan Duarte shares his deeply personal journey, including the motorcycle accident that took his sight and left him with a traumatic brain injury, and how that experience shaped his path into sensory substitution and haptics. Jack Walters brings insight into the engineering, strategy, and vision required to take HapWare from concept to launch readiness. > > The conversation also explores in depth how haptics have evolved, how the wristband functions in real world use, and what early trials and demonstrations are revealing about its potential impact. > > A key turning point in the development of HapWare is its integration with Meta Ray Ban glasses, a shift that has dramatically expanded the possibilities of the technology and opened the door for broader adoption within the blind and low vision community. > > The episode also highlights the exclusive opportunity available to the Sunday Edition community. Listeners can use the promo code Sunday edition 75 to receive an additional seventy five dollars off the ALEYE wristband on top of existing preorder savings. > > For more information about HapWare, including product details, integration updates, and to register for their upcoming webinar on April 15 th, visitwww.hapware.com > > HapWare will be hosting this webinar as an opportunity for questions, community engagement, and a deeper introduction to the technology. Registration details are available on their website. > > To explore more about Sunday Edition and the full family of podcasts, special events, and the live twenty four hour streaming channel, visitwww.anthonycorona.com > > You can listen to this powerful episode by clicking the link below or searching for: Sunday decision with Anthony Corona.Wherever you listen to your podcast.

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An Intimate Evening With…  Curtis Delzer

Settle in, dim the lights, and let the music tell the story.

This Monday,  The Sunday Edition Family  invites you into a deeply personal and richly melodic conversation with Curtis Delzer, a man whose life has been shaped not by limitation, but by love, sound, and a relentless rhythm of possibility.

Born in Lodi, California, pronounced load eye, Curtis entered a world where his parents did not yet know how to raise a blind child. What they did know was love. And from that love, something remarkable grew.

Educated in public schools in Stockton, Curtis discovered his gift early. Music was not just a skill, it was a language, a compass, a calling. That calling led him into a professional career filled with performance, storytelling, and unforgettable moments in the industry.

From country stages to broadcast waves, from ham radio signals stretching across distance to chance encounters that feel almost cosmic, Curtis brings a lifetime of stories that remind us just how small the world can be when connection is real.

And yes, there may even be a surprise involving yours truly, because as Curtis puts it, you never know who you will bump into over long distance radio or across the digital airwaves.

This is more than an interview. It is a journey through music, memory, and the beautiful unpredictability of a life well lived.

Expect laughter, insight, a few behind the scenes gems, and the kind of storytelling that lingers like the last note of a song you are not quite ready to end.

Think Roy Orbison, think classic country soul, think the road stretching out beneath a wide open sky.

Join us for a night where every note has a story and every story sings.

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Courageous Conversations: Vulnerability

Presented by the Sunday Edition family of podcasts and digital media content services

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"When we were children, we used to think that when we were grown up we would no longer be vulnerable. But to grow up is to accept vulnerability. To be alive is to be vulnerable." Madeleine L Engle

Overview

This episode marks the closing conversation of the Lenten series, bringing together reflections from weeks of dialogue centered on faith, truth, forgiveness, and community. Rather than arriving at simple answers, this final discussion embraces the complexity and honesty of vulnerability as an essential part of the human experience.

Theme

Vulnerability is explored not as weakness, but as the foundation of courage, connection, and authentic living. In a world that often feels overwhelming and fast moving, this conversation invites participants to consider how to remain open, grounded, and human.

Key Discussion Points

How do we hold onto our vulnerability without allowing the world to harden us

How do we continue to seek joy in the midst of uncertainty and emotional noise

How do we recognize and hold onto the blessings in our lives when everything feels heavy

What does it mean to live courageously in a world that often rewards emotional armor over openness

Reflection

Grounded in the words of Madeleine L Engle, this episode reminds us that vulnerability is not something we outgrow, but something we grow into. To be fully alive is to accept the risk of being seen and known, and to understand that true community requires both.

Acknowledgments

Special thanks to Lorna, Mark, and Gabriel for their insight, honesty, and partnership throughout this series

Gratitude to special guests Judy and Jane for sharing their journeys with openness and courage

Deep appreciation to all listeners who contributed their stories, encouragement, and presence throughout these conversations

Closing Invitation

This episode offers a space for honest reflection, shared humanity, and meaningful dialogue as the series comes to a close

For more Sunday Edition content and additional conversations in the Courageous Conversations, Faith in Modern Times, and Self Care and Mental Health series, visit www.anthonycorona.com

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TAKE 2 radio the remix presents a conversation with John Lindstrom

Presented by Take 2 Radio and the Sunday Edition family of podcasts and digital media content services

Pam and Anthony sit down with acclaimed actor and author John Lindstrom for an engaging and insightful conversation that blends Hollywood storytelling, personal experience, and creative passion.

Best known for his decades long career in television including General Hospital and his current role as Joey Armstrong on Beyond the Gates, John brings his signature honesty and depth to a discussion centered around his latest novel Hollywood Payback and its predecessor Hollywood Hustle.

In this episode, John shares how his writing process begins not with plot, but with character. Drawing from real life observations and his own journey through the entertainment industry, he crafts stories that reflect both the glamour and the grit of Hollywood. From struggling actors to hard fought redemption arcs, his novels explore what it truly means to chase a dream in a city built on illusion.

The conversation also dives into the evolving landscape of storytelling, from the nostalgia of physical books to the rise of audiobooks, including John narrating his own work. Anthony reflects on the sensory experience of reading and the shift that comes with vision loss, adding a powerful and personal layer to the discussion.

Listeners will also hear about the exciting adaptation of Hollywood Hustle into a feature film, John’s thoughts on translating story from page to screen, and his upcoming book release and tour events.

Plus, a look into John’s current work on Beyond the Gates, his love for acting, and what continues to inspire him after decades in the industry.

This episode is a rich blend of creativity, resilience, and the enduring magic of storytelling.

Listen to the full episode here:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jon-lindstrom-on-his-new-novel-hollywood-payback--71068936

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Sunday edition tech Spotlight: Capital AIRA Announcements

Big things are happening, and we are bringing them straight to you.

In this special Sunday edition Tech Spotlight, Anthony sits down with Aira powerhouse Everett Bacon for a conversation packed with real updates, real access, and real impact.

We kick things off with Everett’s experience at this year’s CSUN conference, one of the premier gatherings in accessibility and assistive technology. From the energy on the floor to the conversations shaping what comes next, Everett gives us a front row perspective on where the industry is heading. We talk emerging tech, the evolution of AI driven support, the growing role of agents, and how these innovations are beginning to show up in real, practical ways for blind and low vision users right now.

And then we get to the announcement.

Hands free Aira is here.

For the first time, you can connect directly from your Meta smart glasses camera to a live visual interpreter without relying on the WhatsApp workaround. No extra steps. No juggling apps. No breaking your flow.

Just lift your head, connect, and go.

This is the shift. This is the moment we have been waiting for.

From glasses camera to visual interpreter in a way that feels seamless, immediate, and built for how we actually move through the world. Walking into a building, navigating a busy street, checking a quick detail on the fly, this is access that keeps up with you instead of slowing you down.

We are also diving into exciting announcements around expanded free use of the Aira service, breaking down brand new promotions you can take advantage of right now, and revisiting the existing programs and access locations that continue to make a difference in everyday life.

And yes, we go there.

From the evolution of smart glasses to what is coming next in assistive tech, Everett gives us a glimpse into how innovation is continuing to reshape independence, navigation, and connection for the blind and low vision community.

This is not theory. This is boots on the ground, real world access in action.

If you use Aira, have been curious about it, or want to stay ahead of what is next, this is one conversation you do not want to miss.

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Courageous Conversations: The Covenant of Community Part Two

Special new night Wednesday March 18 at 8 PM Eastern

Community is often spoken of as sacred connection. But if we are honest, community is also where things can break.

People disappoint one another. Values clash. Faith is tested. Trust is shaken.

If community feels easy when we agree, then the real work of community begins when we do not.

In part two of this powerful and necessary conversation, we turn toward the hard questions that so many of us face but rarely explore together.

What happens when someone within our community acts against the values we hold

How do we respond with both accountability and compassion

Can we remain connected while still standing firmly in our beliefs

Guided by reflections from scripture and grounded in real world experience, this conversation invites us into the tension between truth and grace, between conviction and connection.

Because community is not always comfortable. It asks for patience, humility, courage, and sometimes the willingness to stay present even when everything inside us says to walk away.

And yet, it is often in these very moments that the sacred becomes most visible.

Join us for a conversation that does not look away from fracture, but instead asks what it means to repair, to reconcile, and to remain.

Anthony leads the panelist: Lorna, Mark and Gabriel as well as friend to Sunday Edition Judy

We want to hear from you. If you would like to join this conversation live send an email for the link to: [email protected]

Listen live on Corona FM

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Sunday Edition Bonus Feature: 50 Fun Facts About Anthony

Turning 50 is supposed to be a milestone. A moment of reflection. A gentle glide into wisdom.

Gabriel said absolutely not.

Six months ago, my partner Gabriel teamed up with the incredibly talented Roy Samuelson, our friend and mentor, to create something that can only be described as equal parts tribute, roast, and lovingly curated chaos: 50 Fun Facts About Anthony.

This masterpiece made its debut during a surprise virtual birthday bash that Gabriel somehow pulled off without me suspecting a thing. What followed was laughter, a few moments of “wait… we’re really sharing that,” and an overwhelming reminder of just how deeply I am loved.

Now, as we continue celebrating six years of Sunday Edition, now grown into the Sunday Edition family of podcasts and digital media content services, it feels like the perfect time to bring all of you in on the fun.

Because these are not just facts. They are snapshots. Memories. Inside jokes. A little bit of truth, a little bit of exaggeration, and a whole lot of heart.

So consider this your official invitation.

50 fun facts. Some you already know. Some you definitely do not. And a few that might make you look at me just a little differently the next time you tune in.

I hope you enjoy every second of it.

Feel free to drop me a line at [email protected]and let me know which ones surprised you the most.

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