Lois Strachan A Different Way of Seeing

68 - A Conversation with Deaf Queen Boss, Kellina Powell

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In this episode I chat with Kellina Powell, aka Deaf Queen Boss, from Toronto, Canada. Kellina and I discuss her journey through hearing loss at the age of 4 years, college, her new online coaching business assisting others who are deaf, and her brand new book, “Every Day I am Just Deaf: Life in a Hearing World with Deaf Queen Boss”

Contact Kellina at
Instagram: @deafqueenboss
Web: kellinaempowerment.com
YouTube: @deafqueenboss

And get hold of a copy of her book at: https://www.amazon.com/EveryDay-Am-Just-Deaf-Hearing/dp/1778112102/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3D3AZZDLG28XT&keywords=Kellina+Powell&qid=1657186344&s=books&sprefix=kellina+powell%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C279&sr=1-1

Contact Lois with podcast topics or guest suggestions at
Web: loisstrachan.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker

This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com
Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.
11 Jul 2022 English South Africa Society & Culture · Non-Profit

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