Year 10 student Evie created her very own podcast, 'Talking in the Dark' to raise awareness about blindness, visual impairment and disability in general, in a happy and light-hearted way. Evie was born with a condition called bilateral anopthalmia, meaning her eyes didn’t develop, and as a result Evie now wears prosthetics. Through the podcast Evie aims to get rid of the stigma and stereotypes around disabilities whilst having fun conversations at the same time! During the interviews Evie will talk to people from all walks of life, including, at times, people with physical conditions like hers, getting to know all about them and the lives that they lead.
Episode 20
(AD: In the image there is a purple background with two distinct photographs on either side. The photograph on the right-hand side is of Evie who is sat behind a grey desk. Evie has shoulder length red hair and is smiling. She is wearing school uniform. The photograph on the left-hand side is of the Isle of Man Children’s Champion Kerry Sharpe, MLC. In the photograph Kerry is smiling at the camera. She has shoulder length blonde hair and blue eyes. Kelly is also wearing a blue V-neck top and necklace).
What better way to celebrate the 20th episode of the Talking in the Dark podcast, than to share a conversation about matters that affect all children.
This week on Talking in the Dark, Evie chats with the Isle of Man Children’s Champion, Kerry Sharpe, MLC. Through this interview Evie discovered what the role of Children’s Champion is, how Kerry works to better the lives of the young vulnerable children of the Manx community, and some of the challenges she faces in her role.
This was a lovely and highly illuminating conversation with a person that holds a very significant position in relation to the young people of the Isle of Man.
A huge thank you to Kerry for agreeing to come on the podcast, it was really very nice to meet you.