In this episode of Room at the Table, host Betsy Cerulo sits down with Theresa Reno-Weber, CEO of GoodMaps, a groundbreaking indoor navigation platform that is transforming accessibility in workplaces, public venues, transit hubs, and corporate environments. This powerful conversation dives into how GoodMaps leverages camera-based positioning, LIDAR, and advanced mapping algorithms to provide real-time, turn-by-turn, highly accurate navigation for people of all abilities—including individuals who are blind, low-vision, neurodiverse, mobility-restricted, or simply navigating an unfamiliar space.

Theresa shares how GoodMaps evolved from serving the blind community to supporting a much wider demographic by offering auditory, visual, haptic, and AR-enhanced directions. From airports to office towers to major rail stations across the UK, GoodMaps is delivering an indoor GPS experience that helps users feel confident, independent, and calm — especially in stressful or high-traffic environments.

Listeners will learn how GoodMaps creates millimeter-accurate digital blueprints with zero hardware installation, no beacons, and no sensors — eliminating the expensive and disruptive infrastructure requirements of outdated indoor navigation technologies. Theresa also explains the platform’s security features, map management tools, mobile scan-and-go updates, and how organizations can customize accessibility for employees and visitors.

Whether you’re an accessibility advocate, facilities leader, DEI professional, or tech-forward organization, this episode highlights how GoodMaps is reshaping the future of universal access and equitable user experiences in both public and private spaces.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why GoodMaps built a hardware-free, camera-based indoor navigation system

✅ The accessibility challenges facing blind, mobility-restricted, and neurodiverse individuals

✅ How organizations can implement, update, and secure GoodMaps inside their buildings

✅ Real-world applications and user scenarios across airports, offices, rail stations, and corporate campuses

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00:00 Introduction: Meet Theresa Reno-Weber, CEO of GoodMaps

01:39 How GoodMaps benefits all users, not just those with disabilities

02:44 How GoodMaps identifies your indoor location with high accuracy

05:14 Betsy and Theresa share personal experiences using the app while traveling

06:54 Expansion from solely blind navigation to universal accessibility

10:09 GoodMaps installation using LIDAR scanning is infrastructure-free (no hardware, no beacons)

12:30 Overview of the survey process, timing, and minimal disruption

13:55 Backend management tool for facilities teams to edit points of interest

15:34 NEW GoodMaps feature: mobile “scan-and-go” using iPhone/iPad LIDAR

16:47 App privacy: no personal data collected from users

19:39 Pricing for end users: app is completely free for individuals

21:12 Business benefits: improved accessibility, meeting regulatory expectations

23:00 How GoodMaps can help disabled travelers regain their independence

29:14 Dispelling myths about blindness and ability

31:42 History of the American Printing House for the Blind

33:00 Innovation, inclusivity, and expanding impact beyond the blind community

36:00 Ideal environments for GoodMaps: campuses, hospitals, arenas, airports, complex spaces

37:28 Bringing GoodMaps to customer and expanding reach

💎 GoodMaps delivers an indoor GPS experience...

In this episode of Room at the Table, Betsy Cerulo and therapist Alfredo Santiago explore the universal experience of grief, healing, and rebuilding. Alfredo shares how grief shows up in everyday life, how to honor the love behind the pain, and why connection and community are essential during difficult times.

Drawing on his work with LGBTQ, BIPOC, and immigrant communities, Alfredo emphasizes that there is no timeline for grief and that each person deserves permission to feel joy again, even while missing someone they love. He provides practical self-care strategies, including music, movement, and journaling, to help navigate emotional pain and support mental wellness.

Listeners will learn how to create space for their emotions, embrace supportive connections, and honor memories without judgment. Alfredo also discusses how grief can coexist with joy and highlights the importance of acknowledging both the pain and the love that remains.

Whether you’re navigating a personal loss, supporting someone who is grieving, or looking to better understand emotional resilience, this episode offers compassionate insights and actionable guidance. By the end, you’ll understand how grief is a form of love and how intentional self-care and community connection can foster healing and hope.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why grief is a powerful expression of love

✅ How connection supports healing after loss

✅ Gentle self-care practices to navigate emotional pain

✅ Why emotions deserve acknowledgment rather than suppression

✅ Ways to remain open to future possibilities while honoring the past

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: Welcoming the conversation on grief

04:45 Why light and ritual support connection

09:10 Helping those reluctant to seek emotional support

13:25 Self-awareness and self-care for those holding space

28:30 Grief as love and staying open to joy

34:40 Why you never put a timeline on healing

38:20 How to reach Alfredo for support

Key Takeaways:

💎 You are never alone in grief, even when it feels isolating

💎 There is no set timeline for healing or emotional expression

💎 Joy and connection do not diminish the love you still hold

💎 Speaking emotions honors truth and supports recovery

Guest Bio:

Alfredo Santiago, LCSW-C, is a licensed certified social worker at Chase Brexton Health Services and founder of Peace and Strength Counseling, LLC, providing compassionate care to LGBTQ, POC, Latinx immigrants, refugees, at-risk youth, and those navigating grief. With experience at Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Veterans Administration Hospital, and Sinai Hospital, Alfredo brings a trauma-informed, strength-based approach to supporting marginalized communities. He holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland, an M.A. from Wesley Theological Seminary, volunteers with several social justice organizations, and is a proud parent to Marvin and Chuck the boxer dog.

Alfredo Santiago LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfredo-santiago-3b09513/

About ALfredo Santiago: https://chasebrexton.org/alfredo-santiago

About ALfredo Santiago:

In this episode of Room at the Table, Betsy Cerulo and AI expert, Gavriel Legynd explore what businesses often get wrong about AI and how to fix it. From workflow automation to AI copilots, Gavriel Legynd provides a practical roadmap for companies of all sizes to leverage AI safely, efficiently, and responsibly.

Gavriel Legynd, CEO of VisioneerIT, explains how businesses can use AI tools as copilots to automate repetitive tasks, generate faster insights, and improve outcomes across sales, marketing, customer service, and internal operations. He emphasizes validating AI outputs, ensuring data accuracy, and integrating human oversight to maintain trust and productivity. Businesses often struggle with inaccurate data, misusing AI, and risking proprietary information—this discussion highlights actionable strategies to avoid those pitfalls.

Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or team manager, this episode equips you to implement AI thoughtfully, protect sensitive data, and enhance your team’s productivity. By the end, you’ll understand how AI copilots can become partners to your workforce, allowing you to work smarter, scale faster, and innovate responsibly.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How AI in business can boost efficiency without replacing employees

✅ Strategies for implementing AI copilots in team workflows

✅ Ways to protect proprietary data while using AI tools

✅ How to build an AI roadmap for your company

✅ Best practices for human + AI collaboration

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Timestamps:

00:00 Meet Gavriel Legynd

05:23 What Businesses Get Wrong About AI

08:45 Responsible AI Use in Teams

13:10 Implementing AI Copilot for Productivity

17:40 AI Roadmap & Workflow Automation

22:00 Human + AI Collaboration Best Practices

28:00 Security & Proprietary Data Protection

34:00 Workshop & Phased AI Adoption

40:00 Final Thoughts & Wrap-up

Key Takeaways:

💎 AI in business should complement human work, not replace it.

💎 AI copilots can automate repetitive tasks, allowing teams to focus on high-value work.

💎 Protect proprietary data by using closed AI systems and secure platforms.

💎 Strategic AI adoption requires a phased approach: quick wins, integration, then advanced AI agents.

Guest Bio:

Gavriel Legynd is CEO of VisioneerIT, a firm specializing in digital modernization and security, with over 20 years in technology. He guides businesses in AI adoption, workflow automation, and AI copilots to boost productivity. Gavriel has experience in government contracting, architectural, engineering, and industrial industries, and previously led security operations at the Department of Commerce. He serves on several nonprofit boards, mentors multiple STEM and GovTech organizations, and has spoken at Inc 5000, National Business Inclusion Consortium, and numerous other forums.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavriellegynd/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/visioneerit

www.visioneerit.com http://www.visioneerit.com

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