Taking the Lead
Leader Dogs for the Blind empowers people who are blind or visually impaired with the tools for safe and independent daily travel. Our goal is to educate, advocate, and share real life experiences of those with blindness. Come learn, laugh, and grow with us.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 130
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Listen First
On this episode we talk with client Juanita Lillie who is the chair of our new alumni board about what the board is and how clients can get involved.
I Can Be Brave Too
On this episode we talk with client Krista Webb on her experience with Leader Dog and her passion of wood burning.
Bubble Bath
In this episode we talk with Megan Jones, manager of canine care and welfare, about what her team does to care for and enrich the lives of our dogs in training.
In the Dark
In this episode we hear all about the facilities team and the work they do to keep the Leader Dog campus running smoothly.
Came for the Puppies, Stayed for the People
On this episode we talk with Lauren and Greg who are puppy raisers for Leader Dogs for the Blind. They talk about how they got involved and why they continue to raise puppies.
Over the Edge
On this episode we talk with Leader Dog client and volunteer Karen Burke. She shares her story and talks about what it's like to volunteer at Leader Dog.
Leader Dog Lessons
On this episode we talk with the Leader Dogs for the Blind Board Chair John Reed on his new role.
It Started With a Book
On this episode we talk with team member Chelsea Nohan about their work on accessibility at Leader Dog.
Disability Network
On this episode we talk with Leader Dog Client Mark Hymes who is the Community Program Manager for Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston about his role.
You Don't Know What You Don't Know
On this episode we talk with client Dr. Allison Weinmann about her experience at Leader Dog.
The Perfect Dog
We talk with Dr. Gail McRae, Leader Dog's first Theriogenologist about her work at the organization.
Warm and Welcoming
On this episode we talk with Leader Dogs for the Blind's new Psychosocial Support Manager.
You Have to Start
On this episode we talk with Sam Seavey from the Blind Life YouTube channel about his work teaching others about emerging technology in the blindness and low vision field. Find Same on YouTube here: …
A Message of Gratitude
On this episode Leader Dogs for the Blind CEO and President Melissa Weisse joins us to talk about one year in her position.
Pez Dispenser
On this episode we talk with a volunteer who is working to recruit puppy raisers and breeding hosts for Leader Dogs for the Blind.
Trust Your Gut
Happy 2025! In this first episode of the new season, cohost Christina Hepner has big news to share! We also talk with a client who is also a Leader Dog team member about her journey with Leader Dog.
Reflecting on the Year
On this episode we take a look back at the last 3 years of the podcast.
Leader Dog Programs
On this shorter episode we catch up with Timothy on his journey from when he first came to Leader Dog until now and share about our programs and services.
Happy Halloween
On this episode we have cohost Timothy Cuneio in studio! We catch up on life and talk about tips for navigating the holidays.
100% The Best Boy
On this episode we talk with two of six Leader Dog team members who are co-raising a Future Leader Dog.