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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>This week’s episode is:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><img width=150 height=84 style='width:1.5625in;height:.875in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DC79D7.FEBC6000" alt="Photo of Pete and Nancy Torpey at the Painted Desert on a cold, windy, and sunny day."></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/eos_2553_podcast.mp3">2553 Eyes On Success Celebrates 15 Years (Dec. 31, 2025)</a><br><a href="https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/show_notes_2553.htm" target="_blank">Show Notes</a><br>This year end episode features an edited version of Evan Starnes’ Blind Level Tech podcast in which he interviewed Nancy and Peter Torpey for his show. They discuss the origins of Eyes on Success, challenges in podcasting, memorable shows, rewarding connections with guests, and how the show has grown over 15 years to inspire the blind community.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks for your loyal support and contributions over the years. Hosting and producing the show, sharing with listeners around the world, and meeting interesting people has been incredibly rewarding and fun for us. Thanks again, and happy new year to all!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The hosts: Nancy and Peter Torpey<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1B1C1D;mso-ligatures:none'>Dear [Requester's Name],</span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1B1C1D;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1B1C1D;mso-ligatures:none'>Thank you for reaching out to <b><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Eyes On Success</span></b> and for your interest in our podcast. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your idea about [your suggested topic / suggested guest's name] or your interest in being a guest on the show.</span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1B1C1D;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1B1C1D;mso-ligatures:none'>We receive a large number of wonderful requests from our listeners and potential guests, and we are grateful for your interest for our show. As we plan our upcoming episodes, we carefully review all submissions to ensure that each show offers a unique and engaging topic for our audience.</span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1B1C1D;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1B1C1D;mso-ligatures:none'>After careful consideration, we've decided to go in a different direction for our upcoming episodes. We will, however, keep your suggestion in mind for future consideration. We encourage you to continue listening to <b><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Eyes On Success</span></b> and hope you find our future episodes interesting and inspiring.</span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1B1C1D;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1B1C1D;mso-ligatures:none'>Thank you again for your support.</span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1B1C1D;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1B1C1D;mso-ligatures:none'>The Hosts: Nancy and Peter Torpey</span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.EyesOnSuccess.net"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#467886;mso-ligatures:none'>www.EyesOnSuccess.net</span></a><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>