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 31
Some people have talents that are simply undeniable and this week’s guest is one such individual. She is a trail blazer, a ground breaker and someone that just simply loves to crack a joke!
This week on Talking in the Dark, Evie chats with the completely remarkable and utterly hilarious, Rosie Jones. In this wonderfully lively and engaging conversation Evie talks with Rosie about her early life growing up in Bridlington, her journey to becoming a top British comedian, and the great joy that she has gotten from writing her brilliant children’s books that puts a person with a disability as the main character. Rosie also touches upon some of the difficulties she has faced over the years, and explains how comedy has always helped her cope.
This was a lovely conversation with a truly awesome person and we send great thanks to Rosie for her time and joy.