Sunday Edition Presents:   An Intimate Evening With… Cindy Hollis Now available  wherever you get your podcasts  

This episode of An Intimate Evening With… takes us into the heart, humor, and harmony of Cindy Hollis, whom many of us affectionately consider our karaoke queen—even though she modestly resists that title. Cindy insists she’s just here to have fun and hold space for community, music, and joyful togetherness. 

That ethos has shaped over five years of Saturday night karaoke gatherings, and it's also what made this intimate evening such a powerful and memorable experience.  In this fun, vulnerable, informative, and entertaining conversation, Cindy shares her life story with honesty and joy. 

From family to faith, from unexpected turns in life direction to deep inspiration and community connection, Cindy opens up about the path that brought her here—and the people, passions, and playlists that continue to light her way.  

She walks us through her process for building connection through music and shares a carefully curated list of ten songs that reflect her karaoke journey. 

This set is a tribute to her karaoke partner in crime Mika, to the community that sings together every week, and to all of us who find something healing in sharing time, space, and song.  This is an episode about leadership, laughter, and the kind of bold presence that lifts others up while standing firmly in self-love and authenticity.  

Listen now and celebrate Cindy, community, and the magic of music with us.  

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Postscript   To the tune of “Caribbean Queen” 

a parody written in Cindy’s honor: Intro: Saturday night and the mics come alive,   Voices lift the room, the spirit survives,   She’s the reason we gather, week after week,   Cindy Hollis, our queen, giving love when we speak.    Verse 1:   Five years strong, and the songs still flow,   With Mika by her side, the spotlight glows,   From classics to pop, we all take our turn,   Sharing joy in the music, the lessons we learn.    Chorus:   Karaoke queen…   She facilitates our shared dream   Shepherding hearts that beat as one,   Karaoke on the run, run, run.Episode Notes

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Sunday addition presents: treading the water with Sylvia Stimson Perez,  This Sunday at 1 PM Eastern on 2020 The Beacon or later on wherever you get your podcast Anthony and the Sunday edition crew will dive into the journey, advocacy, work life, balance, and inspirations of Sylvia. We will discuss her new book the path, her journey through life, low vision and blindness have taken her and her passion projects.  About Sylvia:  Sylvia has lived her entire life with a significant visual impairment. She has been a champion of lifting up others with vision impairments her entire adult life, including spending an almost 30 year career as a leader in the blindness field, being a fierce advocate, and mentoring many. Having experienced every stage along the spectrum of visual impairment, she understands both the challenges and possibilities of living with low vision and blindness. Her journey is one of resilience, humor, and purpose.   About the Book: Treading the Waters of Life Dive into a heartfelt and uplifting narrative where Sylvia navigates life’s twists, turns, and tides with courage. Treading the Waters of Life offers readers: • Gentle but powerful life lessons infused with real-world wisdom. • Motivation to transform everyday challenges into opportunities for growth. • A thoughtful blend of vulnerability, strength, and practical guidance to help readers find their footing—even when the waters get choppy. Whether you're seeking direction, perseverance, or simply a dose of inspiration, Sylvia’s debut book “Treading The Waters Of Life” offers a buoyant anchor in today’s world.  As a first-time author, Sylvia is excited to discuss: •The inspirations behind Treading the Waters of Life. • How she transformed personal challenges into universal messages of hope. •Actionable motivation to help listeners tap into their inner strength and navigate their own life’s currents.  📖 Treading The Waters Of Life is now available: ✅ On Amazon Kindle for just 99¢ ✅ FREE download at www.TotalImpactPartners.com The website also features a NEW blog to keep the inspiration flowing!  The exercises in Sylvia‘s book are great… I’m going to try to convince her to walk us through a version of one of them on Sunday…  Go grab your free copy of Sylvia‘s book; please take a look at the Sunday edition above the fold Facebook group.  And mark your calendars for Monday night, Labor Day… For an intimate evening with… Drumroll, please…  Cindy Hollis

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Are you using artificial intelligence to power your work or your job search? Sunday Edition wants to hear from you. Join us for a lively roundtable about real-world AI use that saves time and sparks results.

We’re especially interested in hearing from folks who are:

Using AI to integrate email and calendar

Coordinating calendars with email and contacts

Summarizing meeting notes or turning threads into action items

Researching job postings, drafting tailored cover letters and resumes

Getting help with work correspondence, light editing, and tone polishing

Creating reminder systems, building to-do lists, mapping workflows and charts

Running a business with AI support, from client communication to content and reporting

If this sounds like you, come share what works, what doesn’t, and the tips you swear by. Bring your favorite examples and a sense of humor. We’ll bring the virtual biscotti and a few nerdy puns.

🎧 How to listen and join: Sunday Edition airs on 2020 The Beacon and can be heard at 2020thebeacon.com

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Sunday Edition is going LIVE for a full two-hour episode all about the national convention experience from the perspective of two major organizations — the American Council of the Blind and the National Federation of the Blind.

We’ll explore:

Standout sessions, tech, and trends

Finding your way in large-scale events

Building lasting friendships and advocacy networks

How both organizations can evolve and improve the convention experience

And yes... we’ll probably talk elevators, too.

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Join host Anthony Corona for another heartfelt edition of An Intimate Evening With. This time we welcome Nikki, who takes us on an emotional journey through her music, her life, and her story. Nikki opens up about her recording process and shares the tips and lessons she has picked up during years of performing karaoke and learning the craft of production. She also reflects on the friends and mentors who helped her gain access, build skills, and sharpen her talents into beautifully produced music. Together with Anthony, Nikki guides us through the highs, the challenges, and the joys of her creative path. Along the way expect a few surprises, including an appearance from mutual friend Jack, who brings his own warmth and perspective to the conversation. Tune in for Da Vinci, An Intimate Evening with Nikki. This is more than music; it is a glimpse into the heart of creativity, resilience, and friendship. Plus experience the bonus duet: next time I fall recorded by Anthony and Nikki, especially for this intimate evening.

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This episode of Sunday Edition takes us deep into the spiritual and ethical heart of how we live, love, and advocate within the blind and low vision community.

Titled "Do Unto Others; Love Thy Neighbor—Concepts, Skills, or a Way of Living," this powerful conversation features returning guests and cherished friends of the show: Lorna, Lorna, Mark, and Reverend DJ.

Together, we reflect on two timeless teachings:

<pre>"Love thy neighbor as thyself." — Leviticus 19:18 "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." — Luke 6:31 </pre>

But what do these teachings really mean in today's world? Are they just ideas to aspire to, or can they become intentional practices and a way of being?

And how do they play out within our own community—especially during moments of internal conflict, misunderstandings, and growing pains?

We discuss:

<pre>What it means to extend grace and compassion when systems fail us—and when our own peers do The importance of spiritual grounding in a time of isolation, political hostility, and advocacy burnout The line between righteous anger and intentional harm Navigating ableism, gatekeeping, and internalized oppression How we can disagree without demeaning, correct without condemning, and lead with love—even when it's hard </pre>

We were also joined by Sunday Edition regulars Christine, Gabriel, and Peter, whose insights and questions deepened the conversation and invited powerful reflections on how we show up for one another.

This episode is a call-in of the soul: a reminder that kindness, justice, and faith are not mutually exclusive—and that how we treat each other matters, especially in a world that often overlooks us.

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Monday at 8 PM Eastern on 2020 The Beacon

Sunday Edition and Behind the Music host Anthony Corona brings you a heartfelt blend of conversation and performance in this month’s An Intimate Evening with…, featuring the deeply talented and delightfully charming duo, Lisa and Ron Brooks. From dazzling romantic duets to expressive solo performances, Ron and Lisa shine with their love of karaoke and music-making.

But this night goes beyond the mic—we talk about their marriage, creative process, favorite projects, hobbies away from the karaoke stage, and what drives their joyful artistry. An Intimate Evening airs on the first Monday of each month on 2020 The Beacon. Don’t forget—you can also catch Behind the Music on the second and fourth Friday of every month at 7 PM Eastern, only on 2020 The Beacon. We absolutely loved getting to know Lisa and Ron, and we can’t wait to see (and hear!) what they bring us next.

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This past Sunday on Sunday Edition, we celebrated pride, love, and possibility. 🌈❤️

We opened the show with warm congratulations for Mike Walsh on his recent engagement and upcoming wedding, kicking off Pride Month’s final week with love, joy, and community spirit.

Then we dove into an inspiring conversation with two powerhouse leaders in the world of blind travel: Mike May and Mike Walsh.

Mike May, a legend in adaptive tech and the subject of the bestselling book Crashing Through, spoke candidly about the vulnerabilities and power of sharing both struggles and triumphs with the broader world. He encouraged listeners to break out of their comfort zones, embrace the unknown, and experience the world through the lens of travel and exploration. 🌍✈️

Mike Walsh, Executive Director of the Blind Travel Foundation, shared the mission behind this dynamic new nonprofit—connecting blind and low vision travelers to resources, mentorship, and funding to help them realize their dreams of independent and meaningful travel.

Together, the Mikes discussed how travel is not just a luxury—it’s access, identity, and self-expression. They invited listeners to help grow the movement by donating or becoming sponsors. These contributions support projects that marry travel with purpose, helping members of our community expand their horizons and experience success.

We also previewed the upcoming Blind Travel Summit, happening in Austin, Texas on November 13 and 14, 2025. It promises to be a landmark gathering for advocates, travelers, innovators, and allies.

From advocacy to adventure, tech to trailblazing, this episode reminded us what’s possible when community, access, and wanderlust come together. 💪💼🌟

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This special Pride Month episode of Sunday Edition brought together a powerful panel of voices from our LGBTQIA+ community and allies to discuss a topic that feels more urgent than ever: why Pride still matters, now more than ever.

Host Anthony Corona was joined by four incredible panelists: Gabriel Lopez Kafati Tristan Snyder Margot Downey Brynn Lowden

Together, we explored the heart of Pride—what it means, how far we’ve come, and what we’re still fighting for. From celebration to protest, from visibility to vulnerability, our panelists reminded us why Pride is not just a party—it’s a promise.

Key topics included:

<pre>Why Pride remains essential in 2025 How anti-LGBTQIA+ laws and rhetoric are affecting our most vulnerable The importance of staying vigilant, staying safe, and staying visible How we can reach into our history of advocacy and remix those lessons for today's landscape The symbolic and symbiotic connection between joy and resistance </pre>

We celebrated our triumphs, acknowledged the ongoing struggles, and centered the importance of unity across identity, gender, ability, and experience.

While this episode centered voices from across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, we also highlighted the essential role of our strong, straight, and steadfast allies. There is a seat at the table for everyone who comes with love, comes with pride, and is ready to speak truth to power.

Additional Highlights:

<pre>Get your fabulous queer gear at BPI.K and take advantage of the Silver Anniversary Discount next weekend Don’t miss Blind LGBT Pride International’s Silver Anniversary celebration on Saturday, June 21—a full day of original programming streaming on 2020 The Beacon </pre>

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