Heard & Empowered
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.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 50
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Ep #9: Inclusion in Action: Dr. Hoby Wedler on Elevating BVI Careers, Mentorship, and Shifting Corporate Mindsets
This episode is a live recording of Dr. Hoby Wedler introducing the Heard & Empowered Podcast at the National Industries for the Blind 2023 Conference as he led a panel of guests to showcase success …
Ep #8: Brian Petraits Shares How Being Blind is Not an Impediment to Success and Career Fulfillment in Manufacturing and Warehouse Jobs
Meet dynamic Brian Petraits, an industrial engineer and Director of Manufacturing at Bosma Enterprises who lost his sight due to retinitis pigmentosa. Listen to his experience on how he proved that b…
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!
Lise Pace lost her vision due to Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and she discovered life isn't over when you lose your sight. You just have to find ways to do things differently. Listen to her journey from…
Ep #6: Career Mobility, Skill Training, and Mentorship for the Blind and Visually Impaired with Richard Oliver
In this episode of the Heard & Empowered podcast, Richard Oliver of Industries of the Blind in North Carolina shares how he has been in every role at his agency—except payroll and president—and has f…
Ep #5: Doug Goist on Shame About His Blindness, Hitting Rock Bottom, and Helping Others Succeed
Join us as we hear from Doug Goist, Program Manager for Workforce Development at NSITE, as he shares his story of going through the stages of grief after losing his vision due to RP and how he was ab…
Ep #4: How to Find Your Path and Career Opportunities When You're Losing Your Vision with Rebekah Grieb
Be inspired by Rebekah Grieb's determination and not allowing her worsening vision stop her from finding career opportunities and personal success.
Discover why it’s OK to follow your passion and do…
Ep #3: From the Battleground to the Boardroom: A Career Path Like No Other with Jeff Mittman
In this week’s episode of Heard & Empowered, you’ll hear an inspirational story of overcoming adversity, and a demonstration of what’s possible. Dr. Hoby Wedler is joined by President and CEO of Bosm…
Ep #2: How NIB Works and How NSITE Connects the Blind to Job Opportunities with Dr. Jonathan Lucus
National Industries for the Blind (NIB) is a nonprofit agency whose mission is to enhance the personal and economic independence of blind and visually impaired folks by creating, sustaining, and impr…
Ep #1: About the Host: Discover Dr. Hoby Wedler’s Story & Jumpstart Your Job Search
We’re on a mission here on Heard & Empowered to shift perceptions, open hearts and minds, and unlock unparalleled job opportunities for the blind and visually impaired community. Whether you’re blind…
Ep #0: Trailer | Find Job Inspiration & Career Opportunities on the Heard & Empowered Podcast by NIB
Welcome to the Heard & Empowered Podcast, brought to you by National Industries for the Blind, where you're not just a listener, but a catalyst for change.
Are you blind or visually impaired (BVI) …