In the latest episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with the multi-talented Anandi Viswanathan, an entrepreneur, theater actor, researcher, public relations professional, pranic healer, and mother from Bangalore. Discover the inspiring journey of Kaveri Angadi, Anandi's brainchild, an organic retail store that offers a range of organic household and personal care products. The episode digs deep into her varied passions such as theater, storytelling, and her contributions to accessibility research. Gain insights into her career success and her resilience in the face of vision loss. In this captivating conversation, Anandi shares insights into how she and her husband established their organic retail store to address the lack of nearby organic outlets. Today it serves as one-stop shop for organic household products, groceries, snacks, and more. Anandi also discusses her involvement in playback theatre, an improvisational interactive form of drama where actors perform stories shared by the audience. She is a member of a theater company called First Drop, which also involves individuals with disabilities in its plays. Anandi's passion for storytelling shines through as she recounts captivating her family and other children with her narratives. Drawing from her professional background in public relations, Anandi emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and meritocracy in professional environments. She also explains her research work and collaborations in the field of accessibility. From compiling a compendium of disability-related laws and policies for the Government of India to exploring smartphone accessibility after the discontinuation of feature phones for the University of Michigan, Anandi has contributed to the discourse on inclusivity. Furthermore, Anandi explains how she became interested in pranic healing, an energy-based healing science that she has practiced for over two decades. While she used to take on professional patients, she now focuses on assisting her family and close circle of friends. Anandi's commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities is exemplified by her role as the president of Rotary Bangalore Abilities—the first club in the world specifically for people with disabilities. Gain insights into the organization's flagship project, the Unsung Hero Award, which recognizes talented individuals with disabilities who have achieved professional success but have not received widespread recognition. Towards the end of the episode, Anandi discusses her personal journey of adapting to life with vision loss due to retinitis pigmentosa and the adjustments she has had to make. Tune in to this latest episode of heartfelt conversation as Anandi reveals how she continues to make a positive impact in her community through her business and personal endeavors, despite her visual impairment. To access the podcast transcript, click on the link: https://otter.ai/u/-K4cOjiDjcE0jxVfpQLpV9ovDKE?utm_source=copy_url This podcast is brought to you by Score Foundation. To support our work, kindly visit the link: ⁠https://scorefoundation.org.in/get-involved/