In this episode of Technically Working, we sit down with Amanda J. Heal — author, former government lawyer, speaker, coach, and all-around awesome human. This episode is packed with stories about tech, purpose, accessibility, audio production, and the wild evolution of tools blind people used then… and now.

• Amanda’s background, including:

• Growing up totally blind in Australia

• Her 17-year government legal career
• How accessibility tools evolved from cassette tapes and scanners to the tech we use today
• The journey from being laid off to finding her life’s purpose
• Why she wrote her book “Seeing by Vision, Not by Sight”
• Her upcoming audiobook, the recording process, and the decision to hire a narrator

• How blind authors, creators, and coaches build workflows using:

• Ulysses

• Mantis
• Vocaster 2
• Reaper
• Ecamm Live
• Loopback
• The importance of knowing when to stop DIY-ing everything and let someone help
• Video setup tips, lighting, and building a background that tells your story
• Editing challenges and the joy of remembering phantom power exists
• Building online courses, checklists, and systems that keep content creation accessible and stress-free

Title: Seeing by Vision, Not by Sight Tagline: How to discover your life's purpose and put it into action.

Amanda shares the process she used to move from fear and uncertainty to clarity and purpose — and teaches you how to do the same. It’s filled with exercises, reflections, and real client stories.

Available on:

• Amazon
• Apple Books
• Kindle

Audiobook is currently in production.

Amanda is challenging herself to help as many people as possible uncover their purpose — for $25 AUD. (Which is even less in USD.) If you’ve been feeling stuck, curious, or wanting clarity, this is an easy way to get started.

• LinkedIn: Amanda J. Heal
• Email: amanda@amandaheal.com.au
• Website: amandaheal.com.au

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