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I love taking part in fundraisers that benefit the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind. They have trained all three of my previous guide dogs, and I am waiting, almost always patiently, to hear from them that my partner #4 is on its way. So, when I was asked to not only speak but …
As so often happens at conferences, the first day of Africa’s Travel Indaba ran a little late. Our session’s wonderful facilitator, Carol Ofori did her best to make up some time, but the time sped past relentlessly. Which meant I was late meeting up with close friend, Mel Harvard, with whom I’d planned a quick …
I first became fascinated by stories when I was a young girl. I vividly remember spending hoursreading my children’s Bible and losing myself in the stories. While I admit that it didn’t leave mewith a particular religious zeal, it certainly did have a significant impact on my life. I recently found myself reflecting on how …
I’ve had the opportunity to be a guest on a number of podcasts this year. In my own show, A Different Way of Seeing, I am able to offer other people a place to share their stories, but I seldom share much about myself. Being a guest on other people’s episodes allows me to dive …
Being up on stage and sharing my thoughts about inclusion and diversity in the workplace has to be one of my favourite things to do. Which is why I was so excited to find myself standing in front of an audience again as a keynote speaker at a Road Accident Fund disability awareness day recently. …
Two years ago I was combing through my laptop files. I suddenly began to notice the number of non-fiction books I had collected from seminars, summits and workshops. There were even a few written by friends and colleagues from various parts of my business world. Yet, while I was avidly collecting all these books, I …
Those who have read my book, A Different Way of Seeing, may remember that I have an annual birthday ritual of reflecting on whether the preceding year has been my best yet – whether I have learned, grown, thrived, and moved forward both personally and professionally. Of course, with all that has happened over the …
I often get asked about the process I use when I travel. I suspect non-blind people have a difficult time understanding what I gain from exploring new destinations. That was why I suggested travel as a topic for a presentation I was invited to give at the International Women’s Club meeting in Cape Town last …
Hello everyone, it’s me – Fiji. Last month Mom and I went to speak at the International Women’s Club. Well, if I’m honest, Mom went to speak and I went along to be adored, as usual. And what a wonderful day it turned out to be. There were almost 200 women there and everyone was …
First, an apology for my long silence. Since I last posted I’ve been in hospital twice and have had to focus on my health. Hopefully, all is now sorted out and I can get back to everything I’ve been putting aside. When we last spoke, I told you about the amazing experience we had during …