Nas Campanella - The First Blind Newsreader in the World

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<p>As the title suggests, Nas Campanella is really cool (and accomplished and driven and resilient).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter, the Vulnerabilitea-mail - <a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/">www.theimperfects.com.au</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>You might recognise her voice from the Triple J cinematic universe or know her work as the Disability Affairs Reporter for the ABC. But what you might not know is that Nas is vision impaired, or that a neurological condition means that she can&rsquo;t read braille either.</p> <p>In this episode of The Vulnerabilitea House, Nas answers the questions &ldquo;what childhood challenges best prepared you for adulthood?&rdquo;</p> <p>Chatting to Hugh, Ryan and Josh, Nas talks about her relationship with her disability, and how it shapes her identity.</p> <p>Nas also dives into a powerful conversation with the guys about the role agency and accessibility in the experience of discrimination, and shares why, if a magical operation could restore her sight, she wouldn&rsquo;t change a thing.</p> <p>Nas, it has been an absolute joy.</p> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, purchase the Vulnerabilitea House Cards here -&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel)&nbsp;<em>My Imperfect Life,</em>&nbsp;click here -&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To join our patreon community, <em>A Little More Imperfects,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://patreon.com/theimperfects">patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>🩷 AND you can subscribe to <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> through Apple Podcasts too, here <a href="http://apple.co/theimperfects">apple.co/theimperfects</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you&rsquo;re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>