Welcome to the Matthew Cicanese Podcast: a fusion of neurodiversity, technology, and storytelling. As a DeafBlind photographer, creative educator, DEIA speaker, AI strategist, and National Geographic Explorer, I bring a unique lens to exploring how diverse minds shape (and are shaped by) the digital world. Join me for insightful conversations that unveil the unseen, merging personal adventures with transformative ideas. Together, let's discover the untold stories at the intersection of the mind and technology.
Are you ready to dive into a world that transcends photography, storytelling, and mere creativity? Join Matthew Cicanese as he embarks on a transformative journey with his podcast. Disc…
In this episode, we delve into my experience with a science degree and how it affected my career path. Would I become enamored with research and leave the arts behind? Would creativity …
In this episode, I recount a milestone moment that marked a turning point in my life. I was at a crossroads as I approached the end of high school, and I had to make a decision that wou…
In this episode, I discuss my inspirations for exploring science, storytelling, and the arts. As a child, I was fascinated by the natural world, and shows like "Bill Nye, the Science Gu…
In this episode, I share my story of discovering photography as a child. Growing up with a hearing impairment and partial blindness, I had to find ways to channel my curiosity and explo…
Welcome to The Curious Lens Podcast! My name is Matthew Cicanese (sik-uh-neece), and I'm excited to share my story with you here. As a DeafBlind survivor of meningitis, I discovered pho…
In this special episode of The Curious Lens, my mom shares my personal story of surviving a deadly case of meningitis as a one-year-old baby, and how it resulted in my becoming DeafBlin…