Dr. Charles Powell Part 2: Blindness, Brilliance, and Building Your Own Table

In this inspiring second part of our conversation with Dr. Charles Powell, we dive deeper into his story of perseverance, grit, and triumph over systemic barriers. From taking the ADA bus to business college to washing dishes at Chick-fil-A while earning his third master’s degree, Dr. Powell shows us what it really means to defy expectations. When the world wouldn't hire him, he founded Divine Visions, a legal consulting business rooted in justice, faith, and service. Dr. Powell unpacks the stigma blind individuals face in employment and challenges the notion of being "overqualified." He also shares the heartwarming story behind the name Divine Visions and how it reflects both his spiritual purpose and his unwavering clarity of vision. This episode is packed with real talk, legal advocacy, a splash of apple pie, and a whole lot of hope. Contact Us: 📧 [email protected] 📞 (720) 712-8856 💬 Send us your questions or comments for Penn, Moses, or any of our Aftersight hosts! Follow & Rate: ✅ Don’t forget to hit the five-star rating and subscribe! 📱 Join us on Facebook: The Blind Chick Chapter Markers 00:00 – Welcome Back & Shoutout to Penn and Moses 01:05 – Charles Shares How He Enrolled in Paralegal School 02:45 – Learning Together: A Blind Student Meets Unsure Professors 04:48 – From 4.0 GPA to a Bachelor's and Beyond 06:50 – Applying for Jobs While Studying—Even as a Dishwasher 09:10 – The Chick-fil-A Hustle and Dishwasher Excellence 11:30 – Launching Divine Visions: When the System Says No 13:55 – Meaning Behind the Name ‘Divine Visions’ 16:30 – Justice, Poverty, and a Slice of Apple Pie 18:55 – Consulting for the Same Offices That Rejected Him 21:00 – Overqualified? Or Just Threatening to the System? 23:20 – Why Blind Workers Make the Best Employees 25:45 – From Chick-fil-A to Corporate Oil and Gas: The Hook for Part 3