http://mirandaleeoakley.comenEducationCopyright Miranda Oakleyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/light_blue_square_mic.jpghttp://mirandaleeoakley.comWed, 09 Sep 2026 17:07:43 +0000Miranda OakleyMiranda Oakleymirandaleeoakley@gmail.comChanging the way the world sees disability. One conversation at a time.false435b9ec9-4de1-58f0-a139-33b1d9290804episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-60-connecting-through-conversation-rhode-island-2026-primary-is-today-make-sure-you-vote--75027395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75027395Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:06:04 +0000Miranda OakleyVoting is so important. Primaries. Matter as well.116falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-59-connecting-through-conversation-i-connected-with-a-stranger-at-the-dentist--74740950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74740950Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:51:34 +0000Miranda OakleyWhat connecting with a stranger of the dentist showed me about vulnerability.494falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-58-connecting-through-conversation-let-s-talk-transportation--73238104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73238104Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:22:26 +0000Miranda OakleyIt’s super important as blind people to talk with your ride drivers about who they are picking up.169falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-57-connecting-through-conversation-because-she-s-blind--72281814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72281814Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:22:37 +0000Miranda OakleyLet’s be mindful of saying things like, “Because you’re blind…”575falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-56-connecting-through-conversation-time-for-some-real-talk--72058058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72058058Mon, 18 May 2026 16:39:42 +0000Miranda OakleyLet blind people make decisions, please.391falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-55-connecting-through-conversation-i-can-t-get-enough-of-artemis-ii--71469440https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71469440Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:47:53 +0000Miranda OakleyBlind people don’t just talk about blindness or disability related topics. Using my interest in the Artemis II as a real time example.353falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-54-connecting-through-conversation-covid-again--70997635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70997635Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:44:12 +0000Miranda OakleySharing a little bit about my experience with recently having Covid.260falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-53-connecting-through-conversation-happy-valentine-s-day-2026--70042891https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70042891Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:51:48 +0000Miranda OakleyHope you enjoy the day.179falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-connecting-through-conversation-universal-design-matters--69647078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69647078Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:10:17 +0000Miranda OakleyI hope you will always advocate for universal design.361falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-connecting-through-conversation-gun-violence-must-stop-in-caps--69135809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69135809Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:48:25 +0000Miranda OakleyThis has to stop.614falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-connecting-through-conversationmindfulness-part-two-and-some-blindness-tips--68680272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68680272Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:54:39 +0000Miranda OakleyAnd just like that, we’re at episode fifty! Here’s some blindness tips and more on the importance of mindfulness. Some topics, like this one, are worth repeating.312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-connecting-through-conversation-how-you-can-make-halloween-inclusive--68365413https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68365413Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:10:59 +0000Miranda OakleyHappy Halloween. Have fun and please be descriptive while you’re doing it.294falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-connecting-through-conversation-they-said-blindness-is-fake-the-importance-of-mindfulness--68266179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68266179Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:27:25 +0000Miranda OakleyPlease stop saying people are faking blindness. Mindfulness is important so let’s talk about why.677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-connecting-through-conversation-keep-one-taylor-swift-song-per-album--67898955https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67898955Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:15:46 +0000Miranda OakleyMy Swiftie friend, Kait, is back for another Taylor themed episode. We pick a song to keep from each album and give honorable mentions.1360falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-connecting-through-conversation-if-i-had-to-eliminate-songs-from-taylor-swift-albums-they-would-be--67372914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67372914Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:44:23 +0000Miranda OakleyMy swiftie friend, Kait, and I take on the challenge of eliminating Taylor Swift songs. Also, we chat a lot about one song we particularly love!3517falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-connecting-through-conversation-seize-the-moment-whenever-you-can-teach-about-blindness--67336221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67336221Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:59:05 +0000Miranda OakleyWhenever you can teach people about blindness and the importance of accessibility, seize the moment and do it.485falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-connecting-through-conversation-if-you-say-see-around-a-blind-person-blind-people-everywhere-thank-you--67322326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67322326Sun, 10 Aug 2025 17:51:45 +0000Miranda OakleyIf using words like look, see, and watch around a blind person isn’t weird to you, blind people everywhere say thank you. Also, listen and find out how to connect with a blind person without disability being your entire conversation.322falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-connecting-through-conversation-happy-august--67219326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67219326Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:07:10 +0000Miranda OakleyHappy August! One of my favorite albums is now available at target and I’m excited about it.189falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-connecting-through-conversation-now-that-every-version-is-taylor-s-version-what-am-i-listening-to--67132098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67132098Sat, 26 Jul 2025 15:24:28 +0000Miranda OakleyA few of my favorite Taylor’s versions and what I’m looking forward to coming up for Taylor!305falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-connecting-through-conversation-every-version-is-now-taylor-s-version--66785783https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66785783Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:23:49 +0000Miranda OakleyTaylor Owns Her Masters!!!289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-connecting-through-conversation-do-not-distract-service-dogs-or-working-animals--66202704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66202704Thu, 22 May 2025 15:11:17 +0000Miranda OakleyNo matter how cute they are! Service animals need to do their job.713falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-connecting-through-conversation-the-tortured-poets-department-is-a-year-old-already--65684976https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65684976Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:50:01 +0000Miranda OakleyI share my thoughts on the record and some favorite tracks. Have you heard this record?1099falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-connecting-through-conversation-that-s-really-your-favorite-taylor-swift-album--64994685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64994685Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:00:41 +0000Miranda OakleyI’ve been a Swifties ince 2006. I talk favorite songs and albums, talk re-recordings and why Taylor Swift the album means so much to me.1397falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-connecting-through-conversation-happy-valentine-s-day-2025--64381336https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64381336Fri, 14 Feb 2025 18:12:00 +0000Miranda OakleyValentine’s Day can be for everyone.266falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-connecting-through-conversation-happy-2025-and-the-importance-of-braille--63676393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63676393Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:14:06 +0000Miranda OakleyEven with technology, Braille is still so important. Learn your Braille!228falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-connecting-through-conversation-please-become-an-organ-donor-if-you-can-happy-holidays--63449677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63449677Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:42:58 +0000Miranda OakleyPlease give the gift of life if you can. Merry Christmas and happy new year.155falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-connecting-through-conversation-happy-birthday-erica-rest-in-peace--62777572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777572Sun, 17 Nov 2024 17:39:42 +0000Miranda OakleyErica, you are missed every day. If you can become an organ donor, please do.179falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-connecting-through-conversation-it-s-election-day-get-out-and-vote--62622563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62622563Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:00:29 +0000Miranda OakleyVoting is more important now than it’s ever been! Please make your voice hurt today.236falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-connecting-through-conversationplease-do-your-research-and-make-aplan-tt-vote--62560444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62560444Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:58:14 +0000Miranda Oakley113falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-connecting-through-conversation-conversation-with-senator-victoria-gu--62104084https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62104084Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:36:02 +0000Miranda OakleyThank you to Senator Gu for this great conversation. We discussed Shoreline access, women’s rights, the importance of inclusion, and more.1658falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-connecting-through-conversation-can-t-believe-we-re-at-episode-30-kait-gallagher-august-2024--61226720https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61226720Sat, 31 Aug 2024 22:03:11 +0000Miranda OakleyMy good friend, Kait, is back to talk about her showcase. We give advice on education and for employers about how to be more inclusive in work and education.1082falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-connecting-through-conversation-happy-birthday-and-remembering-poet-and-peacemaker-mattie-stepanek--60720082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60720082Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:37:22 +0000Miranda OakleyMy friend, Kait, and I remember our favorite poet and share our favorite quotes and poems.1491falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-connecting-through-conversation-my-billy-gilman-story--60518493https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60518493Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:38:42 +0000Miranda OakleyMy friend, Kait, and I share how we became fans of Billy Gilman‘s music and talk about the album that has a special place for us.1536falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-connecting-through-conversation-sharing-my-swiftie-story--60171642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60171642Sat, 25 May 2024 17:57:58 +0000Miranda OakleyI share my journey with Taylor Swift, and talk with one of my good friends, Kait, about her journey becoming a Taylor Swift fan. We also talk about songs we love and more.3987falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-connecting-through-conversation-there-is-a-rhode-island-presidential-primary-today-please-vote--59261452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59261452Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:55:07 +0000Miranda OakleyVoting matters and is so so important. There is a presidential primary today!68falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-connecting-through-conversation-a-conversation-with-soprano-madie-hendrix-march-18th-2024--59091479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59091479Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:59:47 +0000Miranda OakleyMadie explains the addition process and Discusses going to Italy! She even sings for us!1486falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-connecting-through-conversation-happy-valentine-s-day--58687989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58687989Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:54:34 +0000Miranda OakleyHope everybody is having a great Valentine’s Day. Thanks for listening.194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/connecting-through-conversation-23-a-conversation-with-ansley-hendrix-january-2024--58469242https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58469242Sat, 27 Jan 2024 02:54:35 +0000Miranda OakleySinger, songwriter, and actress, Ansley Hendrix sits down with me to talk about her new album, career, goals, and the importance of inclusion in the entertainment industry.1768falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-connecting-through-conversation-happy-new-year-s-eve-and-thank-you-for-listening--58163528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58163528Mon, 01 Jan 2024 02:38:53 +0000Miranda OakleyHappy New Year’s Eve! Whether you have listened to one episode or multiple episodes, thank you. Hope 2024 is great to you!65falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-connecting-through-conversation-merry-christmas-what-are-some-of-your-favorite-christmas-albums--58110318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58110318Sun, 24 Dec 2023 16:02:16 +0000Miranda OakleyI talk about some of my favorite Christmas albums. What are some of yours?187falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-connecting-through-conversation-happy-thanksgiving--57791153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57791153Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:28:00 +0000Miranda OakleyHappy Thanksgiving. Thank you for listening.40falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-connecting-through-conversation-if-you-re-blind-why-do-you--57458750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57458750Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:37:08 +0000Miranda OakleyHappy Halloween friends! In this episode, I tackle a few common questions people often have about blindness.708falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-a-conversation-with-deb-kopech--56791705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56791705Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:48:55 +0000Miranda OakleyI sit down with Narragansett Councilwoman, Deb kopech. Join us as we discuss the importance of using your voice for change. A big thank you to Deb Kopech for talking with me.2019falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-connecting-through-conversation-importance-of-doing-your-own-research--56625941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56625941Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:55:39 +0000Miranda OakleyResearch is one of the most important tools we can have in our toolbox. If you’re listening from Florida, stay safe through the hurricane. Thanks for listening.427falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-connecting-through-conversation-thanks-for-listening--56323504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56323504Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:09:41 +0000Miranda OakleyCan you believe my podcast is a year old already? Me neither. Thanks to anyone who has listened to one episode or every single one.72falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-connecting-through-conversation-happy-fourth--55996873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55996873Tue, 04 Jul 2023 19:24:15 +0000Miranda OakleyHappy fourth! Thanks to those who are serving and who have served our country.32falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-connecting-through-conversation-tips-foy-writing-testimony--54647271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54647271Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:44:22 +0000Miranda OakleyIn this episode, I offer tips for writing testimony. I hope this helps you. Thanks for listening.251falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-connecting-through-conversation-importance-of-sharing-testimony-and-a-few-tips--54043284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54043284Tue, 30 May 2023 16:13:22 +0000Miranda OakleyIn this episode, I offer tips on sharing testimony, and why offering your testimony is important.187falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-connecting-through-conversationa-conversation-with-dr-ian-reyes--53516382https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53516382Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:55:53 +0000Miranda OakleyI get to talk with one of my favorite professors about his story, the importance of inclusion, and more.2323falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-conversation-with-susan-brand--53317684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53317684Thu, 23 Mar 2023 23:09:32 +0000Miranda OakleyIn this episodeI sit down with Professor Susan Brand. She shares her experience working in education, theimportance of universal design for learning, and more.2719falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-conversation-with-kait-gallagher--52882016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52882016Tue, 28 Feb 2023 22:03:50 +0000Miranda OakleyIn this episode, I sit down with an amazing vocalist and my longtime friend, Kait Gallagher. She shares her experience as a vocalist who can’t see, her hobbies, and more. Check her out!1723falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-conversation-with-rebecca-holland--52842891https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52842891Fri, 24 Feb 2023 19:58:00 +0000Miranda OakleyIn this episode, I sit down with visually impaired reverend, Rebecca Holland. we talk faith, disability, and the importance of sharing your testimony. Rebecca‘s thoughts and opinions are her own.1324falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-conversation-with-ansley-hendrix--52442680https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52442680Sat, 14 Jan 2023 21:48:10 +0000Miranda OakleyIn this episode I am delighted to sit down with singer, songwriter and actress Ansley Hendrix2542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-conversation-with-soprano-madie-hendrix--52380208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52380208Sat, 07 Jan 2023 22:52:34 +0000Miranda OakleyIn this episode I sit down with the amazing Madie Hendrix.1954falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-connecting-through-conversation-happy-new-year-thank-you-and-some-tips-to-help-you-get-through-covid--52319104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52319104Fri, 30 Dec 2022 23:23:07 +0000Miranda OakleyHappy new year! Thank you so much for listening. In this episode I also offer some tips that I found helpful when I was struggling with Covid. I hope they help you, too. Here’s to a great year for all of us!352falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hey-miranda-how-d-you-get-so-into-politics--51989669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51989669Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:03:35 +0000Miranda OakleyIn this episode I go through my political journey from the beginning stages until the present. Thanks for listening.413falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/campaigning-blind-tips-you-should-know--51730660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51730660Sun, 30 Oct 2022 14:08:55 +0000Miranda OakleyI give tips on how blind people can get involved in political campaigns, as well as how public officials can interact with them. The world is better when we include everyone.935falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-m-blind-and-i-m-your-inspiration--51411923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51411923Thu, 29 Sep 2022 01:00:28 +0000Miranda OakleyIn this episode, I share my thoughts about why I don’t mind when people tell me I inspire them as a blind person. Thank you for listening.525falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-conversation-with-ryan-lukowicz--50933216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50933216Tue, 16 Aug 2022 20:08:07 +0000Miranda OakleyFor my second episode, I had the privilege of talking with Ryan Lukowicz, a young leader and disability advocate, about politics, journalism, and disability. Something happened where my introduction didn’t record, but I hope you learn something new...2353falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-myself--50759431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50759431Sat, 30 Jul 2022 17:56:57 +0000Miranda OakleyHi! I’m Miranda! Nice to meet you! In this episode, I introduce myself and share topics included on this pod cast. Thank you for listening!136falsefull