Episode 24: Making Social Media Accessible with Anne Mok

I had the immense privilege to connect with Anne Mok through a Jilly Academy virtual alumni event. The Jilly Academy is an online platform curated for small business owners, entrepreneurs, aspiring influencers and anyone who is wanting to learn the ins and outs of brand strategy, influencer marketing, content creation, photography, digital storytelling and so much more. During the event, Anne spoke about the work that she does and how the JIlly Academy courses supported her with this work. What she shared about accessibility and social media made me realize that I had A LOT more to learn so I reached out to Anne following the event and I am so glad that I did!

Anne is a creator, advocate and blind storyteller. Leveraging her influential presence on social media, Anne actively utilizes her platform to bring education and awareness to the blind and visually impaired community. She started her business, Purpose in View, to inspire a barrier-free world, with a clear vision and purpose to live to your full potential. Anne’s recent TEDx talk, Blind Sighted, is a testament to her unwavering belief that true inclusion is not only attainable but necessary in our world today.

Listen in as we talk about:
[2:55] The journey that led Anne to start Purpose in View
[5:50] Receiving a life-changing diagnosis
[11:55] What it means to be a digital storyteller
[15:30] Takeaways from Anne’s TEDx talk
[21:25] How accessible are social media platforms really?
[26:40] Three things we can do to make our social media posts more accessible
[35:35] Opportunities and resources to learn about during Blindness Awareness Month in October
[39:50] Anne’s favorite teachers
[42:40] What Anne is most proud of

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Shared by Anne:
October is Blindness Awareness Month
- World Sight Day always falls on the second Thursday of October. This year it is on Thursday, October 12 2023.
- In the US, October 15 is White Cane Awareness Day and Blind Americans Equality Day.
Resources to get involved and learn more:
- Follow: #WorldSightDay on social media

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