Changing Minds & Changing Lives Podcast

Changing Minds & Changing Lives Podcast

Julie Sowash

Episodes 25
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.0 (1)
Since Oct 2023
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
96%
Hosting
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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

S3E2 Breaking the Charity Mindset: Disability, Authentic Branding & Inclusive Employment with Davina Douthard

Mar 12, 2026 31m

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

Jan 29, 2026 35m

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

Dec 16, 2025 40m

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

Nov 05, 2025 49m

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

Aug 26, 2025 38m

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

Aug 05, 2025 42m

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

Jul 21, 2025 37m

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

Jul 01, 2025 36m

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

Jun 18, 2025 58m

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

Jun 10, 2025 35m

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

May 29, 2025 48m

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

Apr 23, 2025 22m

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

Apr 14, 2025 34m

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

Mar 31, 2025 48m

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

Dec 27, 2024 24m

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

Nov 15, 2024 37m

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

Oct 07, 2024 43m

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

Sep 16, 2024 30m

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

Jun 14, 2024 27m

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

May 07, 2024 31m

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…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Changing Minds & Changing Lives Podcast have?

Changing Minds & Changing Lives Podcast has published 25 episodes since October 2023, covering topics in Business, Education.

Is Changing Minds & Changing Lives Podcast still active?

Changing Minds & Changing Lives Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 35m.

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