{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Even Though I\u2019m Blind: Cazerny Bussey Amplifies Blind Voices","description":"Meet Cazerny Bussey Cazerny Bussey is a recording artist, author, entrepreneur, speaker, advocate, and founder of Even Though I\u2019m Blind. After losing his sight as a teenager, he continued pursuing music and eventually discovered a much larger community of blind people doing extraordinary things. That discovery helped inspire a mission to use media to amplify their voices. In Episode 159, Cazerny talks with David Goldstein and Lisa Bryant about ETIB Radio, the Even Though I\u2019m Blind Experience podcast, its growing resource directory, opportunities for blind creators, and his goal of changing public perceptions about blindness. He also discusses The Money Master: Alex\u2019s Guide to Financial Literacy, a book inspired by lessons he wanted his own children to learn about saving, investing, entrepreneurship, and making smarter financial decisions. What You\u2019ll Learn Why Cazerny created Even Though I\u2019m Blind How media can challenge stereotypes about blindness How ETIB supports blind musicians, creators, and storytellers Why Cazerny believes blind people need to tell their own stories How fatherhood inspired his work in financial literacy What Cazerny hopes to build next Top Takeaways Representation matters. Cazerny spent years being the only blind person in many rooms before discovering how broad and accomplished the blind community really is. Blind people should control their own narratives. ETIB is designed to give blind people platforms to tell their stories rather than having others define blindness for them. Creativity comes with standards. Cazerny wants to provide opportunities while also helping creators improve their craft and reach professional quality. Financial literacy should start early. The Money Master grew from lessons Cazerny wanted to teach his own children. Links and Resources Even Though I\u2019m Blind https:\/\/eventhoughimblind.com Cazerny Bussey https:\/\/eventhoughimblind.com\/cazernybussey\/ The Money Master: Alex\u2019s Guide to Financial Literacy https:\/\/amzn.to\/4qVNyCq 2026 NFB of Pennsylvania State Convention https:\/\/nfbofpa.org\/2026 Contact White Canes Connect Call 267-338-4495 and leave a message of up to three minutes, or email whitecanesconnect@gmail.com. David and Lisa specifically invite listeners to share their reaction to the song clip at the end of the episode. Key Podcast Moments Cazerny\u2019s blindness journey: He talks about attending Frank Sinatra School of the Arts and losing his remaining sight following retinal detachments and surgeries when he was 15. Discovering the blind community: After years of often being the only blind person in the room, Cazerny began researching the community and discovered blind students, athletes, models, entrepreneurs, artists, and leaders. The birth of Even Though I\u2019m Blind: Cazerny explains that ETIB became a media platform and movement focused on amplifying blind and visually impaired voices. Taking the conversation mainstream: He recounts asking Busta Rhymes about the distinction between sight and vision, creating a conversation in which the artist said he was willing to learn. ETIB\u2019s growing platforms: Cazerny describes a radio station featuring dozens of blind and visually impaired artists, a podcast, blog, and directory of organizations and services. The Money Master: He explains how teaching his children about money led to a financial-literacy book aimed at helping younger people understand saving and smarter money decisions. His long-term vision: Cazerny talks about expanding ETIB into larger media projects and creating spaces where blind people can develop creative and technical skills. Stay through the credits: The episode closes with a clip from Cazerny\u2019s music and an invitation for listeners to respond to the lyrics. ","author_name":"White Canes Connect","author_url":"https:\/\/www.whitecanesconnect.com","html":"