Unlearning Authority and Redefining Access: What Dr. Tabitha Kenlon Teaches Us About Storytelling and Connection
“The ocular is not required to have a connection with a student.” That line from Dr. Tabitha Kenlon stopped me mid-conversation: it’s her philosophy of connection. Our conversation on The ADNA Presents reminds me that inclusion is a daily practice of curiosity, humility, and courage. Whether you’re teaching, describing a film, or leading a team, […]
What If AI Freed Us Instead of Replacing Us?
I came across a post today that stopped me in my tracks. A woman working in AI wrote about her childhood friend – 46, living with Parkinson’s. She described the heartbreak of watching someone she loves lose control, minute by minute… while knowing she works in a field bursting with promise and hype – and […]
When Silence Speaks Louder: The Hidden Art of Audio Description Performance
Audio description for entertainment might be seen as filling the silence. I see it as composing with silence. The room always goes still a half-second before I speak. The actor on screen reaches for the doorknob, and my pulse mirrors theirs. That pause (the heartbeat between image and words) is where story lives. People often […]