Episode title and number: Anne Mok on Resilience, Blindness, and Building Community 5-#9

Summary of the show:
In this Connected & Curious with Andy podcast episode, Anne Mok—a mom, author, and accidental influencer—discusses her vision loss, motherhood, and finding purpose amid challenges. She highlights everyday joys, her book Resilience and Purpose, and myths about blindness, while emphasizing community support, inclusive design, and authentic representation. Her narrative shows resilience emerging from life's difficulties through empathy and connection.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
04:31 – Diagnosis and Living With Cone Rod Dystrophy
09:52 – Misconceptions About Blindness and Representation
15:18 – Becoming the Accidental Influencer and Building Community
19:48 – From Speaking Contest to TEDx Stage
23:26 – Motherhood, Compassion, and Raising Kind Kids
26:03 – Writing the Book: Grief, Trauma, and Reframing the Past
27:38 – Everyday Frustrations in an Inaccessible World
30:13 – Safety, Identity, and Moving Through the World With a Cane
34:02 – How to Support the Blind and Low Vision Community​

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Bio for Anne Mok:
Anne Mok is a blind storyteller, speaker, author, and advocate redefining what it means to lead a purposeful life. Named one of the Top 40 Blind Influencers in 2025, Anne’s influence extends far beyond her platform, engaging audiences and creating meaningful change in the blind and visually impaired community.

Diagnosed with cone-rod dystrophy, Anne’s journey with sight loss led her to embrace advocacy as a way to educate, empower, and create change. Her work aligns with Bold Blind Beauty’s mission of promoting Access, Inclusion, and Representation (A.I.R.)™, ensuring that blind and visually impaired individuals thrive in their passions and claim equal representation in every aspect of life.

Anne uses her platform to educate, advocate, and empower others. Through social media and public speaking, she raises awareness about accessibility and inclusivity, sharing heartfelt stories and practical tools that inspire others to turn adversity into purpose.

Connecting with Anne:

● Instagram: @purposeinview
● Website: www.purposeinview.com
● LinkedIn: @annemokpurposeinview
● TEDx Talk: Blind Sighted | Anne Mok | TEDx SFU
● Book: Resilience and Purpose: Discovering Strength and Connection in Life's Cracks

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• Check out our website www.boldblindbeauty.com

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