'I don't need fixing - the world does': Lucy Edwards on redefining disability
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We’re kicking off Season 2 of Made for Us with Lucy Edwards, a trailblazing broadcaster, author and content creator who is redefining perceptions of disability.
Lucy shares her journey of navigating life as a blind woman, from losing her vision at 17 to becoming a disability advocate and consultant to major brands to creating content that's been seen by millions. The conversation covers:
Lucy’s viral wedding, where she and her husband gave guests a glimpse into her worldHer book, Blind, Not Broken, a memoir and guide to overcoming loss and embracing self-acceptanceThe challenges of living in a world that often overlooks accessibilityLucy’s work with global brands like Pantene and Barbie-maker Mattel, and her plans to launch a makeup line with inclusivity at its coreIf you enjoyed this conversation as much as we enjoyed bringing it to you, we’d be thrilled if you could leave us a 5-star rating! Your support means more listeners will be able to discover the show. Thank you!
About Lucy Edwards
Lucy Edwards is a blind broadcaster, journalist, author, and digital content creator who has become a leading advocate for accessibility and inclusivity.
Lucy uses platforms like TikTok and YouTube to educate her audience about living with blindness while championing equality. Lucy is the author of Blind, Not Broken and the children's book Ella Jones vs The Sun Stealer.
Learn more about Lucy Edwards: https://www.lucyedwards.com
Follow Lucy Edwards on Instagram: @LucyEdwardsOfficial
Follow Lucy Edwards on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lucyedwards
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Season 2 credits:
Creator/producer/host: Tosin Sulaiman
Graphic design: Judith Raynault | Cover art: Valentin Grimoux
Audio engineer: Justin Orive | Marketing intern: Abigail Brierley
Made For Us
Made For Us is an award-winning podcast for anyone who’s curious about how to design for inclusivity. An Apple Podcasts Editors' Choice, Made For Us entered Apple's top 10 Design chart this year, reaching #2 in Canada and #3 in the U.S. and Australia.
Join us each week for conversations with founders, designers, product inclusion leaders and other creative minds who are challenging the status quo of how everyday products are designed. Each episode will bring you insights from people who've spent years thinking, perhaps even obsessing, about how to develop products or build companies that are inclusive from the start.
AWARDS
2025 International Women's Podcast Awards:
Runner-up: Moment of Absolute Honesty
Finalist: Moment of Behind-the-Scenes Briliance
2024 Signal Awards:
Bronze winner: Most Inspirational Podcast
2024 International Women's Podcast Awards:
Finalist: Moment of Insight from a Role Model & Moment of Visionary Leadership
- No. of episodes: 44
- Latest episode: 2025-06-19
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