Ep #0: Trailer | Find Job Inspiration & Career Opportunities on the Heard & Empowered Podcast by NIB

Heard & Empowered

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) or know someone who is? Are you considering the professional world but don't know where to start? Or are you just curious about the daily work life of someone with a visual impairment?

Well, you're in the right place! This podcast is where the blind and visually impaired community finds job inspiration, career opportunities, and a path to success.

Imagine a workplace where you're not just accommodated, but celebrated, where your talents are harnessed, not hidden. Believe it or not, such places do exist, and we're here to help you find them. The Heard & Empowered Podcast is your go-to resource to help you thrive professionally in a sighted world, and here's why the National Industries for the Blind has embarked on this journey:

Let's talk about our host, Dr. Hoby Wedler, a name that many of you might know or will soon become inspired by...

"I'm your host, Dr. Hoby Wedler. And I'm qualified to be the host of this show because I was born completely Blind. When I finished school, I had the opportunity to apply for a job, a very senior-level position at a global company, and everything went great until it didn't. The interviews went fine. Everything went okay until I got a call saying that I didn't get the job. I later found out from a colleague that the HR department saw me as a liability and not as an asset."

We share Dr. Wedler's story because it captures the essence of what many in the blind and visually impaired community encounter. Misperceptions, misunderstandings, and missed opportunities. But what if we told you, we want to put an end to those days? Through success stories, insider tips, and expert advice delivered weekly, this podcast aims to rewrite that narrative, open minds, and hearts, and reduce the staggering unemployment rate in the BVI community.

If you're ready to transform your life and unlock your career's potential, be sure to subscribe or follow this show wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode.

And for more game-changing resources, visit heardandempowered.org.

Your future starts today! Be heard. Be empowered.