New Year is a time for setting goals and resolutions. Juliette and Karl kick off Season 2 by sharing their new year’s goals and a glimpse of the exciting plans they have for the year.
In this episode, Juliette and Karl share their thoughts on the World Cup, the significance of World Braille Day, and eye health. They discuss how Braille is important supports visually impaired individuals sustain a quality of life, particularly in music. Tune in as they tackle more on providing valuable eye health information and lively discussions on diverse topics.
“2023, sit down somewhere. Don’t touch nothing and it won’t be nothing.” – Dr. Juliette Nelson
Topics Covered:
(00:00:00) Introduction & Welcome
(00:01:39) 2023 New Year's Resolutions and Goals
(00:09:36) What to expect in Season 2
(00:13:22) Happy Haitian Independence Day
(00:19:16) Who's Wearing What
(00:28:17) Offering condolences: Mourning the loss of Pile
(00:29:27) A word from our sponsors
(00:30:18) World Braille Day: Honoring Lewis Braille
(00:31:07) Braille as a code, not a language
(00:37:23) Use of Braille for music
(00:42:52) Eye Joke Segment
(00:49:30) Sneak Peak
(00:49:52) Outro
Connect with Karl Florestal:
https://www.instagram.com/_karlflo/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-florestal-m-a-8317971a9/
Connect with Dr. Juliette Nelson:
https://linktr.ee/JulietteNuriNelson
Connect with NURILENS:
Website: https://nurilens.co/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nurilens
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurilens/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nurilens
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nurilens
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@visionuri/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YqgkEW7zqvumTiO8zxZun
About Dr. Juliette Nelson
Dr. Juliette Nelson is an Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychologist, Certified Diversity Executive (CDE®), Entrepreneur, and Published Author with a passion for empowering people with the tools and resources to thrive authentically in different spaces. Having a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, she works to implement strategies and solutions that allow underrepresented groups to feel seen and valued. Through NURILENS, she hopes to encourage people to step out authentically, live with purpose, and be intentional about their eye health through a pair of glasses.
About Karl Florestal
Karl is an ophthalmology, optometry, and optical scientist. He has experience assisting in refractive surgeries and has conducted research on vision and overall eye health. At NURILENS he prides himself in ensuring that all components of customer prescriptions are correctly transcribed in order to support a positive vision experience. He is passionate about emphasizing the importance of vision and overall eye health for the communities NURILENS serves.
About NURILENS
NURILENS was founded by CEO Dr. Juliette Nelson as a fusion of her love for eyewear and her lifelong appreciation for deep-rooted culture and timeless natural materials. Having traveled to different countries and lived in South Korea for one year, she was exposed to various fashionable and affordable eyewear options that allowed her to express her colorful personality and individuality.
As an Afro-Caribbean woman, through NURILENS, Juliette seeks to celebrate the culture and identity of her customers. Her brand also encourages customers to "see through the lens of their purpose" by stepping out as their best, authentic selves, making healthy decisions about their vision, and seeking to be purpose-oriented in what they do.