Shards of Light with Lamont Crawley
Artist and poet, Lamont Crawley, interviews fascinating and inspiring voices from the vision-impaired community.
Shards of Light: Episode 14
Lamont Crawley talks with former interior designer and artist Jan Flowers about losing her vision following brain surgery, rebuilding her life through art, and her passion for encouraging people with disabilities to stay engaged, pursue their goals, and focus on what they are able to do rather than what they have lost.
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Shards of Light: Episode 13
Lamont Crawley interviews artist, educator, and autism advocate Shonn Brown about autism acceptance and inclusion, his artwork and murals, the books he has co-authored and illustrated, the art classes he teaches, and the work of his nonprofit organization.
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Shards of Light: Episode 12
Host Lamont Crawley welcomes author and domestic violence advocate Selena Spurlock to discuss her memoir Blinded by Love, Saved by Grace, surviving domestic violence, losing her eyesight, and finding healing, strength, and hope through faith and perseverance.
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Shards of Light: Episode 11
Lamont Crawley interviews author, historian, and theological researcher Adam LaSalle about faith, writing, overcoming an abusive childhood, and the vision loss that helped shape his life’s journey and perspective.
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Shards of Light: Episode 10
Lamont Crawley talks with Tracy Fields about her passion for encouraging others, her vision loss journey through cataracts and stroke recovery, and how she has adapted while maintaining her independence and positive outlook. Tracy also shares the story behind her unique collection of rooster and chicken memorabilia.
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Shards of Light: Episode 9
Listen to Lamont Crawley’s inspiring conversation with multimedia artist Andrea F. Brady as they discuss art, her vision journey, and her re-discovery of painting.
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Shards of Light: Episode 8
Lamont Crawley talks with Scott Fiedler to discuss his journey as an artist, how vision loss has shaped that path, and why it’s never stopped him from creating or staying involved.
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Shards of Light: Episode 7
On this episode of Shards of Light, host Lamont Crawley sits down with poet, artist, and author Ed Quigley. They discuss Ed’s work, his inspirations, a life-changing event, and the mission he now pursues.
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Shards of Light: Episode 6
On this episode of Shards of Light, host Lamont Crawley talks with Rob Munro, or Munro Law in Harrisonburg. Lamont talks with Rob about his journey to becoming a criminal defense attorney, defining success, and making small changes to work through big problems.
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Shards of Light: Episode 5
On this episode of Shards of Light, Lamont sits down with Theresa Breeden, founder of Breeden Inspirations, and talks with her about growth, determination, her artistic vision, and passion for crafting!
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Shards of Light: Episode 4
Host Lamont Crawley sits down with musician Leonard Brown to discuss his life, and how singing has played a party in his journey through the world around him.
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Shards of Light: Episode 3
Host Lamont Crawley will sit down with author and poet Judy Kirby to discuss her book, Blurred Vision, and explore the art of poetry and storytelling therein.
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Shards of Light: Episode 2
Lamont Crawley sits down with singer and author Debrah Hill, and talks with her about her life, her inspirations, the Graduate Shine Award, her music, and more.
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Shards of Light: Episode 1
Shards of Light Founder Lamont Crawley reads poetry by Vietnam Veteran Qadir Abdus-Sabur and talks about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder