Xceptional Leaders Podcast

💡 Disability isn't a barrier - it's the birthplace of groundbreaking solutions. Are you ready to challenge everything you thought you knew? Our final 2024 Exceptional Leaders Podcast episode reviews the groundbreaking stories we covered, spotlighting transformation and resilience in the quest to equalize global access and opportunities. 🌟 Here are just a few of the amazing offerings Mai Ling Chan MS, CCC-SLP, PMP and James Berges, MA, CCC-SLP discovered: • Space exploration becoming accessible for people with disabilities • Innovative technologies empowering individuals through AI and personalized solutions • Entrepreneurs turning personal challenges into systemic change 💡 Key Insights: -Nearly 70% of working-age people with disabilities remain unemployed -Only 0.1% of philanthropic funding supports disability initiatives -Personal experiences are driving revolutionary innovations across healthcare, education, and technology 👉 Catch up now and bookmark the leader interviews you want to listen to later! https://lnkd.in/gyChX_U5 #DisabilityInnovation #ExceptionalLeaders #Accessibility #disability #DisabilityAwareness #WeAreBillionStrong #Accessibility #inclusion

🤔 How do we transform societal perceptions of disability from fear and pity to solidarity and liberation? In our final podcast episode of 2024, Meier Galblum Haigh  reveals groundbreaking insights about narrative change and disability justice through the Disability Culture Lab. Key Takeaways: • Less than 0.1% of philanthropic funding supports disability initiatives • Ableism impacts us systemically, interpersonally, and internally • Disability is a rich, complex culture deserving celebration and pride 💡 Pro Tip: Shifting narratives isn't just about accessibility—it's about recognizing the inherent dignity and value of every human experience. 🔥 Want to learn more? Listen to the full episode and join the movement towards true disability solidarity! https://lnkd.in/g3_yXv9M Mai Ling Chan MS, CCC-SLP, PMP James Berges, MA, CCC-SLP  #DisabilityAdvocate #NarrativeChange #Inclusion #DisabilityRights #SocialJustice

Open your mind and hearts. Ruchi Kapila, M.S., CCC-SLP is helping speech-language pathologists advocate for and support individuality, courage, and acceptance. 💛 💚 💙 🤎 With hosts Mai Ling Chan MS, CCC-SLP, PMP James Berges, MA, CCC-SLP Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gT74h7qA #TransAwarenessMonth #SpeechPathology #Voice #advocacy Video Description: Xceptional Leaders Podcast logo next to image of GUEST in a center circle. Dynamic karaoke style captions in the center. Small images of co-hosts Mai Ling Chan and James Berges at bottom right. Text at the bottom reads: Episode #170 Gender-Affirming Voice and SLP Specialties with Ruchi Kapila

🎙️ Have you ever considered how deeply our voice connects to our identity? Adding the voices during Trans Awareness Month, Ruchi Kapila, M.S., CCC-SLP reveals the transformative world of gender-affirming voice therapy. Did you know: • 2/3 of trans women report significantly increased voice satisfaction after training • Voice therapy is about more than pitch - it's about authenticity and self-expression • Only 14% of transgender women pursue voice therapy vs. 1% choosing surgical interventions. Ruchi's work isn't just about changing voices - it's about empowering individuals to communicate their true selves with confidence and safety. Key Insights: Gender-affirming voice care is always elective and consensual Voice modification involves pitch, resonance, intonation, and communication patterns Inclusive healthcare starts with understanding diverse communication needs. Want to learn more about creating affirming, client-centered communication spaces? Listen to the full episode with Mai Ling Chan MS, CCC-SLP, PMP and James Berges, MA, CCC-SLP. #TransAwarenessMonth #VoiceMatters #InclusiveHealthcare #SpeechTherapy #GenderAffirmingCare #AuDHDer #adhd #autistic #VoiceSLP #slp #nonbinarySLP #slp2be #PrivatePracticeSLP

🚀 What if hiring was all about skills, not labels? Find out how this game-changing approach works. Join John Robinson, as he shares how his company, Our Ability is transforming inclusive hiring by focusing on skills, not labels. 🛠️ In honor of NDEAM, learn how their innovative system helps candidates shine by removing disability identifiers and matching people based on their abilities. 🎙️ Tune in now to this special episode!  https://lnkd.in/ekjcbGQF 👉🏽 Drop a comment below if you're passionate about inclusion! ❤️ Follow @XceptionalLeaders for more stories. #NDEAM #DisabilityInclusion #InclusiveHiring #ExceptionalLeaders #Accessibility #inclusion

Here's why neurodivergent founders build innovative, useful products 👇 ✨ We often build from our own lived experience, solving our own problems ✨ We challenge the status quo on how things "used to be done" because that way likely didn't work for us ✨ We're relentless and don't take no for an answer — we charge through walls ✨ Our neurodivergent strengths are fit for the founder-life: risk taking, impulsivity, pattern recognition, challenging the status quo, hyperfocus, and more! — That's why I'm beyond stoked to announce some of the exhibitors who will be showcasing their products & giving out freebies at our TECH WEEK by a16z event for Neurodivergent Founders & Investors. And you guessed it... they're 100% neurodivergent-founded, AND born from their unique lived experience: 💖 Ashley Wen from Radical will be doing custom bra fittings. Radical was born from her own eating & self love journey 🌶️ Stephan Peng from Redbloom Health will be sampling gut-healthy (and absolutely delicious) chili crisp. Redbloom was born from his journey with IBS & as a chef 🧠 Nathalie Gouailhardou from Neurode will be doing free brain scans. Neurode was born from her experience with ADHD & as a neuroscientist 🍵 Lorin Winata from Melati Drinks will be sampling their non-alcoholic premium spirit. Melati celebrates her rich asian heritage of herbal tonic elixirs Message me if you think we're missing an incredible neurodivergent-founded product or experience that you'd like to see next week! — Sign up for the event for free here. https://lu.ma/p6qhosrg We're super oversubscribed but will be letting the last batch in over the next 48 hours and will be prioritizing neurodivergent founders & investors! ❤️ See you all there! The co-hosts: Shimmer Mentra Huddle Neurode Eugene Yao Minjoo S. Benjamin Lin Jhillika Kumar Nathalie Gouailhardou Elisabeth Bridges Vikram Sreedhar

💼 Why are so many talented individuals with disabilities still underrepresented in the workforce? Join disability advocate and leader John Robinson, CEO of OurAbility, a trailblazing company using cutting-edge technology and advocacy to transform how people with disabilities connect to meaningful careers. 🎉 He and his team work year-round to help match people with accessible employment and we are spotlighting him as part of National Disability Awareness Month (NDEAM)! 🎙️ Tune in now to discover how John is shaping a more inclusive future and the role of the ADA in driving this change. https://lnkd.in/g-tvhujp ❤️ Follow Xceptional Leaders Podcast for more stories from accessibility advocates. #DisabilityEmployment #NDEAM #ADA34 #Inclusion #ExceptionalLeaders #Accessibility

💼 Have you considered exploring Deaf culture as an essential piece of true inclusion? 🌟 Melissa Elmira Yingst is a trailblazer in Deaf representation, using her platform to amplify the voices of the Deaf community and advocate for better media accessibility. In this episode, Melissa highlights: 🏆 The importance of representation and Deaf visibility in media. 🌟 How social media has empowered Deaf voices and created more inclusive conversations.  🎯 Why learning sign language can bridge communication gaps and make a world of difference. 🎧 Listen now to learn more about Melissa’s journey and the power of Deaf representation, especially during Deaf Awareness Month.  https://lnkd.in/gF6W52Xv With Mai Ling Chan MS, CCC-SLP, PMP  and James Berges, MA, CCC-SLP . ❤️ Follow Xceptional Leaders Podcast for more insights and stories from disability leaders. ↪️ Share this to spread awareness about Deaf culture and media representation. ⬇️ Save this for later to keep learning about inclusivity and accessibility! #DeafAwarenessMonth #DisabilityLeadership #SLP #SpeechLanguagePathology #MediaRepresentation #CommunityBuilding #Leadership #ExceptionalLeaders

2GI’s Diego Mariscal was recently interviewed on the Xceptional Leaders Podcast discussing disability advocacy and entrepreneurship. Tune into the conversation at: https://bit.ly/4ej15wE #Business #Entrepreneur #DisabilityInclusion #Inclusion #Diversity #2GI #DisabilityAwareness #DEI #Founders #DisabledFounders #Disability

Entrepreneurs solve problems at scale. People with disabilities solve problems every day. What happens when you combine the two? Discover the power of inclusive entrepreneurship in our latest Xceptional Leaders podcast featuring Diego Mariscal, founder of 2Gether-International. Diego has revolutionized disability entrepreneurship, supporting 80+ startups and helping secure over $70 million in investments! 🎙️ In this game-changing episode, learn: -How Diego transformed his cerebral #disabilitypride  palsy experience into a global movement -The unexpected advantages disability brings to business innovation -Success stories from 2gether International's accelerator program -Practical resources for aspiring entrepreneurs with disabilities It's time to reframe disability as a catalyst for innovation, not a barrier. 🔗 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gBeCFNCQ