All 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

Ep #8: Brian Petraits Shares How Being Blind is Not an Impediment to Success and Career Fulfillment in Manufacturing and Warehouse Jobs

Ep #7: Lise Pace's Inspiring Path: Navigating Career Opportunities as BVI and Mindset Shifts to Rise from Volunteer to Executive Vice President in 15 Years!

Ep #6: Career Mobility, Skill Training, and Mentorship for the Blind and Visually Impaired with Richard Oliver

Ep #5: Doug Goist on Shame About His Blindness, Hitting Rock Bottom, and Helping Others Succeed

Ep #4: How to Find Your Path and Career Opportunities When You're Losing Your Vision with Rebekah Grieb

Ep #3: From the Battleground to the Boardroom: A Career Path Like No Other with Jeff Mittman

Ep #2: How NIB Works and How NSITE Connects the Blind to Job Opportunities with Dr. Jonathan Lucus

Ep #1: About the Host: Discover Dr. Hoby Wedler's Story & Jumpstart Your Job Search

Ep #0: Trailer | Find Job Inspiration & Career Opportunities on the Heard & Empowered Podcast by NIB