Heard & Empowered
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Heard & Empowered is a business podcast hosted by National Industries for the Blind. It has 59 episodes, with the latest published February 2026.
The Heard & Empowered podcast is where people who are blind, low vision, or visually impaired find job inspiration, career opportunities, and a path to success.National Industries for the Blind knows that blindness is not a barrier to employment and career success. Listen now and unlock a world of opportunities with a podcast specifically tailored for people who are blind. Discover the untold stories, limitless career paths, and soul-stirring journeys of people across the United States who have charted their own career paths.Learn more at HeardAndEmpowered.org.
business ·en ·59 episodes
[Mission Driven Series] Transforming Federal Procurement for Broader Access and Impact With Larry Allen
Building Accessible Career Pathways for People With Disabilities With Kevin Webb
Navigating Career Transitions and Resilience in the Face of Vision Loss With Joannah Harris
Reclaiming Creativity and Independence After Sudden Vision Loss, With Heather Bergerson
[Mission Driven Series] Using Data to Tell NIB's Story with Brian Osborne
Overcoming Vision Loss and Building Empowering Careers for People Who Are Blind With Matthew Koch
[Mission Driven Series] From Mentorship to Mission: Lessons in Leadership and Advocacy With Dennis Steiner
Breaking Barriers: No Limits, Only Possibilities with Charles Ansley
[Mission Driven Series] Mary Jane Surrago's 50-Year Legacy of Service, Leadership, and Storytelling
From San Francisco to Capitol Hill: Alexis Flores on Advocacy
Rebecca Martin on How Partnering With NSITE Helps Her VR Clients Succeed
[Mission Driven Series] Paul Healy on Leadership and Expanding Opportunity
Advocating for Opportunity With Joe Spicer
Stronger Together: Michael Monteferrante on Mission, Mentorship, and Meaningful Work
[Mission Driven Series] Economic Independence and Opportunity Through Meaningful Work With Jeff Mittman
Advocating By Example With Rebekah Grieb
Becoming a Storyteller: Meet Our New Host, Dean Thompson
[Mission Driven Series] Transforming Defense Acquisition With Maj. Gen. Alice Treviño
Ep #40: New York's Approach to Employing People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision with NYSPSP's Chris Burke
Ep #39: Free Resources and Tools for Job Seekers Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
Ep #38: Resumes and Recruiting for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision with NSITE's Maurice Crittendon
Ep #37: NSITE and Corporate America: Creating Job Opportunities for People Who Are Blind or Low Vision
Ep #36: How AI is Changing Jobs and Creating Opportunities for People Who Are Blind with NSITE's Doug Goist
Ep #35: Communications, Impacting Public Policy, and Creating Jobs with Austin Lighthouse's Brandye Lacy
Ep #34: Blind for a Purpose with Envision Dallas' Blake Lindsay
Ep #33: Advocacy, Public Policy, and the 1% Ask with Bosma Enterprises' Lise Pace
Ep #32: Diversity, Mentorship, and Innovation in Leadership with NIB President and CEO Soraya Correa
Ep #31: Strategic Advocacy: Influencing Public Policy on Capitol Hill with Dan Kelly
Ep #30: A Lasting Legacy of Employment Opportunities for the Blind and Visually Impaired with Kevin Lynch
Ep #29: From Unemployed to Employee of the Year with Envision's MaryBeth Clare
Ep #28: From HR to Advocacy: Rob Buettner's Impact at Beyond Vision
Ep #27: How BVI Advocates Can Make a Bigger Impact with NIB's VP of Public Policy, Rick Webster
Ep #26: How Changing Public Policy Will Create More BVI Jobs with Luke Messer and Jeff Mittman
Ep #25: BVI Advocacy, Public Policy, and Speaking Up on Capitol Hill with Vivian Fridas
Ep #24: Redefining Workforce Inclusion and Employment Equality with Shannon Satterfield
Ep #23: Leading Change for the Blind and Visually Impaired with Lee Nasehi, CEO of VisionServe Alliance
Ep #22: The Importance of Self-Belief with NSITE Graduate Yasmin Campbell
Ep #21: You CAN Find a Career You Love with Lighthouse for the Blind Seattle's LaKenia Garnes
Ep #20: Considering a Job in Manufacturing as a BVI? Brandi Hunter Shares What You Need to Know
Ep #19: Land Your Dream Job: How Hard Work Paid Off for Thomas Stivers at the Travis Association for the Blind
Ep #18: How Valley Center for the Blind is Empowering BVI Individuals to Succeed
Ep #17: Scarlet Nishimoto: From 60 Job Application Rejections to a Career Filled with Financial Stability at NIB's CMS Program
Ep #16: Nina Bektic-Marrero: A Tale of Triumph From Vision Loss to Leading Business Consultant With the Help of National Industries for the Blind
Ep #15: Operation Full Circle: How NIB and the Army Shaped Scott Collins' Career Leap from Trainee to Contract Management Leadership
Ep #14: Teri Shirk Part 2 - How a Nonprofit Can Have a For-Profit Sister Organization and Still Fulfill Its Mission of Providing Jobs for the Blind
Ep #13: Teri Shirk Part 1 - Discover How NIB Agencies Help the Blind and Visually Impaired Achieve Career Goals Both In-Site and Working Remotely
Ep #12: Sharon Giovinazzo Shares Extraordinary Journey From Going Blind to CEO Helping the Blind and Creating Jobs and Myriad Career Opportunities for BVI
Ep #11: Sophia McCall's Journey: From Depression and Blindness to a Thriving Career as an HR Recruiter
Ep #10: Kyle Johnson Talks About Support, Help, and Advice to Find Meaningful Jobs for People With Vision Loss
Ep #9: Inclusion in Action: Dr. Hoby Wedler on Elevating BVI Careers, Mentorship, and Shifting Corporate Mindsets
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