Events & Appearances
This space brings together the moments where connection happens in real time—through book signings, community events, and the many ways I show up through my work.
I truly love attending and participating in events, whether it’s sharing Stumbling Blindly Toward Grace, supporting meaningful initiatives, or creating space for connection through wellness, conversation, and storytelling.
Through my work in communications, event planning, and wellness practices—including yoga, meditation, and Reiki—these experiences become more than just events. They are opportunities to connect, reflect, and create something meaningful together.
Each one is a reflection of what I value most: genuine connection, shared experience, and showing up with purpose.
INterviews and Podcasts
I love speaking on podcasts and having meaningful conversations about recovery, resilience, personal growth, vision loss, wellness, and the messy, beautiful journey of being human.
Here are a few of the podcasts I've recently had the pleasure of joining. If you host a podcast and think my story would resonate with your audience, I'd love to connect.
Interested in having me as a guest? Send me an email—I’d be happy to chat.
Canadian Council of the Blind Author Series
The CCB Author’s Series will spotlight Canadian authors who are blind or living with low-vision through a series of engaging virtual conversations. Each session will feature an author discussing their book, creative inspiration, and the role that lived experience plays in their writing.
Accessible Media Inc. Promo Interview
Accessible Media Inc. Sponsored the CCB Author Series. Here is a short promotion clip.
Let's Be Diverse
The "No Plan B When Life Changes Everything" episode of the Let's Be Diverse podcast (hosted by Andrew Stoute) explores navigating uncertainty, building resilience, and letting go of control when unexpected life changes happen.
Life Design Coaching
A fun and insightful conversation between Yvonne Garvey and Laura Varga from Life Design Coaching.
The School of Heritage Podcast
Addiction recovery can be a difficult journey through loss, survival, and the search for hope. In this episode, Yvonne Marie Garvey shares a powerful story of reaching a breaking point, facing painful realities, and finding the strength to keep moving forward.
in the news
Yvonne Garvey’s journey of transformation, leadership, and advocacy has been featured in media outlets and community platforms that highlight stories of resilience, courage, and impact.
Explore interviews, articles, and features that showcase her work as a speaker, author, and changemaker.
Peterborough author to discuss addiction, sobriety and vision loss during national author series
White Cane Week Recognized at Peterborough Public Library
Member Spotlight - Learning To See Differently
Memoir details inspiring journey out of alcoholism
out & About
a little Whimsy. a little Wonder.
I love it when two entrepreneurs connect! On July 25th a beautiful little shop hosted me for a pop-up Book Sale and Signing! You can find this magical store at 444 George Street North in Peterborough Ontario.
Celebrating a Beautifully Successful Book Launch — Thank You!
Still floating — my book launch on November 16th truly felt like magic. These photos capture it better than words ever could: the warmth, the laughter, the support, and just the right sprinkle of chaos that made the day unforgettable.
To everyone who showed up and filled the room with such good energy — thank you. Every hug, every conversation, every smile meant the world. Sorry to those I didn’t get to chat with (that signing line was wild!).
Huge gratitude to my dynamite Emcee, Sheila, and to Amanda for the beautiful music that set the tone for book signing. And a special shoutout to my friends from the Canadian Council of the Blind, as well as the amazingly talented Penny sharing her healing stones.
If you couldn’t make it and would like a copy of my book, just send me a message — we’ll make it happen.
I’m still soaking it all in. Thank you for making this chapter start with so much love.
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