O91. A Deaf & Blind Homesteader in the Making: Coaching the Deafblind Potter, Kelvin Crosby.

O91. A Deaf & Blind Homesteader in the Making: Coaching the Deafblind Potter, Kelvin Crosby.

Author: Mona Weathers March 2, 2024 Duration: 1:07:08

If you have ever wondered what it's like to be coached by Mona Weathers, you need to listen to this episode. In this episode I coach Kelvin Crosy, a deafblind potter living in California. His desire is to start a homestead within the next year or so. This coaching session is Mona coaching Kelvin through the first steps to starting his homesteading journey. 

In this episode we talk about...

  • Kelvins story of how he went blind and deaf.
  • Challenges living in a busy city while blind.
  • Kelvins reasons for wanting to start a homestead.
  • Kelvins dream for his potter business and future pottery school for people with disabilites.
  • Coaching on how what's the best first steps to take to start homesteading.
  • and more!

Episodes mentioned in this episode: 

-Permaculture with Larry Wheeler: Episode 52

-Quail with Jasmine Bass- Episode 38 &39

>>> Please be sure check out the short docutmentary Kelvin mentioned in this episode:

https://school.deafblindpotter.com/

Find out more about Kelvin here: https://www.deafblindpotter.com/

Find Kelvin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deafblindpotter

Mona's Links:

Beginner Homesteader's Starter Kit Waitlist:

https://homesteading.myflodesk.com/qe5du2mb2s

Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/

Homestead Income YouTube channel:

https://youtube.com/@HomesteadIncome

101 Homestead Income Ideas List:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome

Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK):

https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan

Mona's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/

Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners

Listen on Apple or Spotify:

Apple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homesteading-for-beginners/id1636732326

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/4BRPb5IuC66BZwrzcWJtMR

 


Mona Weathers hosts Homesteading for Beginners, a practical guide for anyone feeling the pull toward a more self-sufficient life but unsure where to start. This isn't about achieving perfection or moving off-grid overnight; it's about building capability and confidence step by step. Drawing from two decades of personal experience, Mona acts as a steady mentor, blending hard-won lessons from her own journey with actionable advice you can apply right now. You'll hear about establishing a productive garden, managing home projects, and integrating homesteading principles into a modern lifestyle without becoming overwhelmed. The focus is always on a healthy, sustainable approach that benefits you, your family, and your local community. Each episode of this podcast feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend who remembers what it's like to be a beginner, offering clarity on foundational skills while helping you cultivate the right mindset for the long haul. It’s a resource for turning aspiration into action, naturally covering the realities-both challenges and joys-of creating a homestead that truly works for you.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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