Changing Minds & Changing Lives Podcast
Julie Sowash
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Julie Sowash of Disability Solutions talks with clients, friends, influencers, and advocates from the disability community to discuss the complexities, difficulties, and successes of disability employment.
In this honest and very human podcast, we analyze and dissect workplace trends, government policies, biases, and more, shedding light on disability inclusion and the people who are changing minds and changing lives.
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S3E2 Breaking the Charity Mindset: Disability, Authentic Branding & Inclusive Employment with Davina Douthard
In this episode of Changing Minds & Changing Lives, host Julie Sowash sits down with Davina Douthard—founder of Polishing the Professional and creator of The Able Show—to challenge one of the…
S3E1 Building Dateability: Redefining Disability Dating & Inclusive Apps
In this powerful Season 3 kickoff of Changing Minds & Changing Lives, host Julie Sowash sits down with sisters and co‑founders of Dateability, Jacqueline and Alexa Child, to explore how lived…
CMCL - AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Work: Insights from Disability Solutions
Join us for a special year-end episode of "Changing Minds, Changing Lives" as host Julie Sowash sits down with Keith Meadows, Executive Director of Disability Solutions, for an honest and insightful…
S2E11 CMCL - When HR Loses Its Way: DEI, SHRM, and the Future of Work with Tara Turk-Haynes
In this episode of Changing Minds and Changing Lives, host Julie Sowash, CEO of Catch 22 Group and the Job Board Doctor, and founder of Disability Solutions, sits down with Tara Turk-Haynes —…
CMCL Interview: Chris Ruden
In this episode of Changing Minds & Changing Lives, Julie Sowash welcomes Chris Ruden, a world record-holding powerlifter, motivational speaker, inclusion advocate, and finalist on NBC’s Titan…
S2E9 CMCL Interview: Brandy Schantz
In this compelling episode, Brandy Schantz—Army veteran, former intelligence professional, and chronic illness advocate—joins Julie Sowash to share how her life was upended by severe Crohn’s disease,…
CMCL Interview: Jennifer Dewees
In this episode of Changing Minds & Changing Lives, Julie Sowash talks with Jennifer Dewees, Executive Director of MCCEI, about how the construction industry is evolving to meet a critical…
CMCL Interview: Travis Davis
In this episode of Changing Minds, Changing Lives, host Julie Sowash sits down with Travis Davis, a speaker, entrepreneur, and disability advocate living with cerebral palsy. Travis shares his…
CMCL Takeover By Grant Harris - Seen, But Not Heard: Neurodivergence in Communities of Color
What does it mean to be seen, but not truly heard? When the color of your skin speaks louder than your voice, and your neurodivergence is misread as defiance, disinterest, or something to be…
CMCL Interview: David Rice
In this compelling episode of Changing Minds & Changing Lives, host Julie Sowash sits down with disability advocate, policy leader, and employment innovator David Rice for a conversation that…
S2E4 CMCL Interview: Holly O'Hern
Holly O’Hern returns to Changing Minds & Changing Lives for a candid and compassionate conversation with host Julie Sowash about grief in the workplace. Together, they explore the many forms…
CMCL Interview - Kadin McElwain
RFK Jr.'s recent comments about autism have drawn stark criticism from the autism community. He inaccurately claimed autistic individuals "will never pay taxes, hold a job, or write a poem..."This…
S2E2 CMCL Interview: Ron Fish
Julie sits down with Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisitions, Ron Fish, to explore his approach to fostering inclusive hiring practices within his organization. Ron shares his vision for…
S2E1 CMCL Interview: Grant Harris
In this episode of Changing Minds & Changing Lives, Grant Harris opens up to Julie about his late-life autism diagnosis, sharing his journey of understanding and accepting his neurodistinct…
CMCL Interview: Dr. Lucy Reynolds
Julie meets with Dr. Lucy Reynolds, the Managing Director of We Are All Disabled, to discuss the Affirmative Model of Disability. Dr. Lucy shares her efforts to change societal perceptions of…
CMCL Interview: Holly O'Hern
Julie talks with Holly O’Hern of Regime Change (a corporate learning and development company) about courageous leadership, creating safe spaces, trauma-informed workplaces, recent DEI backlash, and…
CMCL Interview: Elle Potruch
Julie sits down with Hollywood talent manager, Elle Potruch to break down what goes into managing and advocating for talent with disabilities in the current entertainment industry…
CMCL Interview: Calum Grevers
Disability Inclusion Consultant and Public Speaker Calum Grevers shares his personal experiences navigating the social housing systems and accessibility barriers in Scotland throughout his quest to…
CMCL Interview: Kole Petersen
Julie sits down with Kole Petersen, a writer for The Catalyst, an independent student newspaper of Colorado College, to discuss his three-part expose’ on the Disability Equality Index (DEI). Kole…
CMCL Interview: Kara Richardson Whitely
In this episode, Julie has a conversation with Kara Richardson Whitely, who is the CEO of The Gorgeous Agency. They talk about the importance of body diversity and inclusion in the corporate world…
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Changing Minds & Changing Lives Podcast has published 25 episodes since October 2023, covering topics in Business, Education.
Changing Minds & Changing Lives Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 35m.
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