Heard & Empowered
By National Industries for the Blind
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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.
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[Mission Driven Series] Transforming Federal Procurement for Broader Access and Impact With Larry Allen
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Building Accessible Career Pathways for People With Disabilities With Kevin Webb
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Navigating Career Transitions and Resilience in the Face of Vision Loss With Joannah Harris
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Reclaiming Creativity and Independence After Sudden Vision Loss, With Heather Bergerson
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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[Mission Driven Series] Using Data to Tell NIB's Story with Brian Osborne
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Overcoming Vision Loss and Building Empowering Careers for People Who Are Blind With Matthew Koch
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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[Mission Driven Series] From Mentorship to Mission: Lessons in Leadership and Advocacy With Dennis Steiner
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Breaking Barriers: No Limits, Only Possibilities with Charles Ansley
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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[Mission Driven Series] Mary Jane Surrago's 50-Year Legacy of Service, Leadership, and Storytelling
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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From San Francisco to Capitol Hill: Alexis Flores on Advocacy
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Rebecca Martin on How Partnering With NSITE Helps Her VR Clients Succeed
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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[Mission Driven Series] Paul Healy on Leadership and Expanding Opportunity
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Advocating for Opportunity With Joe Spicer
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Stronger Together: Michael Monteferrante on Mission, Mentorship, and Meaningful Work
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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[Mission Driven Series] Economic Independence and Opportunity Through Meaningful Work With Jeff Mittman
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Advocating By Example With Rebekah Grieb
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Becoming a Storyteller: Meet Our New Host, Dean Thompson
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May 29, 2025 |
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[Mission Driven Series] Transforming Defense Acquisition With Maj. Gen. Alice Treviño
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May 15, 2025 |
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Ep #40: New York's Approach to Employing People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision with NYSPSP's Chris Burke
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Ep #39: Free Resources and Tools for Job Seekers Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Ep #38: Resumes and Recruiting for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision with NSITE's Maurice Crittendon
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Ep #37: NSITE and Corporate America: Creating Job Opportunities for People Who Are Blind or Low Vision
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Ep #36: How AI is Changing Jobs and Creating Opportunities for People Who Are Blind with NSITE's Doug Goist
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Ep #35: Communications, Impacting Public Policy, and Creating Jobs with Austin Lighthouse's Brandye Lacy
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Ep #34: Blind for a Purpose with Envision Dallas' Blake Lindsay
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Ep #33: Advocacy, Public Policy, and the 1% Ask with Bosma Enterprises' Lise Pace
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Ep #32: Diversity, Mentorship, and Innovation in Leadership with NIB President and CEO Soraya Correa
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Ep #31: Strategic Advocacy: Influencing Public Policy on Capitol Hill with Dan Kelly
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Ep #30: A Lasting Legacy of Employment Opportunities for the Blind and Visually Impaired with Kevin Lynch
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Ep #29: From Unemployed to Employee of the Year with Envision's MaryBeth Clare
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May 29, 2024 |
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Ep #28: From HR to Advocacy: Rob Buettner's Impact at Beyond Vision
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May 22, 2024 |
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Ep #27: How BVI Advocates Can Make a Bigger Impact with NIB's VP of Public Policy, Rick Webster
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May 15, 2024 |
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Ep #26: How Changing Public Policy Will Create More BVI Jobs with Luke Messer and Jeff Mittman
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May 08, 2024 |
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Ep #25: BVI Advocacy, Public Policy, and Speaking Up on Capitol Hill with Vivian Fridas
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May 01, 2024 |
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Ep #24: Redefining Workforce Inclusion and Employment Equality with Shannon Satterfield
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Ep #23: Leading Change for the Blind and Visually Impaired with Lee Nasehi, CEO of VisionServe Alliance
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Ep #22: The Importance of Self-Belief with NSITE Graduate Yasmin Campbell
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Ep #21: You CAN Find a Career You Love with Lighthouse for the Blind Seattle's LaKenia Garnes
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Ep #20: Considering a Job in Manufacturing as a BVI? Brandi Hunter Shares What You Need to Know
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Ep #19: Land Your Dream Job: How Hard Work Paid Off for Thomas Stivers at the Travis Association for the Blind
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Ep #18: How Valley Center for the Blind is Empowering BVI Individuals to Succeed
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Ep #17: Scarlet Nishimoto: From 60 Job Application Rejections to a Career Filled with Financial Stability at NIB's CMS Program
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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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
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Ep #15: Operation Full Circle: How NIB and the Army Shaped Scott Collins' Career Leap from Trainee to Contract Management Leadership
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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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
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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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
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Ep #12: Sharon Giovinazzo Shares Extraordinary Journey From Going Blind to CEO Helping the Blind and Creating Jobs and Myriad Career Opportunities for BVI
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Ep #11: Sophia McCall's Journey: From Depression and Blindness to a Thriving Career as an HR Recruiter
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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Ep #10: Kyle Johnson Talks About Support, Help, and Advice to Find Meaningful Jobs for People With Vision Loss
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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Ep #9: Inclusion in Action: Dr. Hoby Wedler on Elevating BVI Careers, Mentorship, and Shifting Corporate Mindsets
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Ep #8: Brian Petraits Shares How Being Blind is Not an Impediment to Success and Career Fulfillment in Manufacturing and Warehouse Jobs
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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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!
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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Ep #6: Career Mobility, Skill Training, and Mentorship for the Blind and Visually Impaired with Richard Oliver
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Ep #5: Doug Goist on Shame About His Blindness, Hitting Rock Bottom, and Helping Others Succeed
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Ep #4: How to Find Your Path and Career Opportunities When You're Losing Your Vision with Rebekah Grieb
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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Ep #3: From the Battleground to the Boardroom: A Career Path Like No Other with Jeff Mittman
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Ep #2: How NIB Works and How NSITE Connects the Blind to Job Opportunities with Dr. Jonathan Lucus
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Ep #1: About the Host: Discover Dr. Hoby Wedler's Story & Jumpstart Your Job Search
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Ep #0: Trailer | Find Job Inspiration & Career Opportunities on the Heard & Empowered Podcast by NIB
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Nov 22, 2023 |