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 38
Often cited as the original ‘Smooth Operator’ this week’s guest is the very epitome of cool. Record producer for many of the most popular recording artists of the last 40 years, including 80’s sensation ‘Sade’, he is also a highly respected business man and powerful advocate of people living with disability. This week on Talking in the Dark Evie talks with best-selling record producer, businessman, and Chair of the disability charity Scope …the incredibly cool Sir Robin Millar.
In this lovely far reaching conversation Sir Robin explains to Evie his early life growing up navigating school with a visual impairment, as well as his journey into a music career whilst losing his sight. Sir Robin also explains some of the work he now does for Scope, as well as the many great benefits to be gained by businesses from employing disabled people.
This was a wonderful conversation with a truly exceptional individual and we thank Sir Robin very much for his time and humour.