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E306: How to Change Views and Attitudes about Challenges Mar 16, 2022

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This episode is hosted by LaMondre Pough, CEO of Billion Strong, and features a conversation with Morten Bonde, author of the book "Sentenced to Blindness Now What?" as he discusses his journey of being diagnosed with an incurable eye disease that is causing him to go blind. Morten shares tips for how to successfully navigate change as well as how to address and overcome fear.

E305: A deep dive into long-term care with Alexander Chaverri Carvajal. Mar 09, 2022

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In this episode, LaMondre Pough who hosts today's episode has a very candid conversation with Alexander Chaverri Carvajal on the nuances of long-term care; they explore the current global state of long-term care and also take a look at what could be the future.

E304: Youth Innovation and Preparing the Next Generation For the Future of Work Mar 02, 2022

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This episode features an interview with Kelly Lovell, Founder & CEO of BridgingTheGap Ventures, as she discusses the work that she is doing helping bridge opportunity gaps for young people and preparing them for the future. Discover why the world needs the contributions of young people more than ever, and why corporations are having difficulty recruiting and retaining the emerging workforce.

E303: Disability Inclusion and Black History Month: A Conversation with Billion Strong CEO LaMondre Pough Feb 23, 2022

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Billion Strong CEO LaMondre Pough returns to the program to discuss his own career journey as well as the connection between disability inclusion and black history month. Discover the importance of celebrating and affirming all forms of diversity.

E302: Creating a Youth-Led Digital Skills Movement Feb 16, 2022

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Dr. Sassi is the Founder & CEO of MentorNations, a youth-led digital skills and entrepreneurship movement that enabled tens of thousands of young people to code across twelve countries. In this episode, she outlines how she came to her current work, as well as the work she does as Chief Penguin of Student & Entrepreneur Experience within the IBM Z division of IBM and Global Head of IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator with 100 startups in her portfolio with a focus on enabling early-stage startups to build and scale.

E301: We the 15: A Movement for an Inclusive World Feb 09, 2022

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Craig Spence, Chief Brand and Communications Officer for the International Paralympic Committee, joins the program to discuss “We the 15,” which plans to initiate change over the next decade by bringing together the biggest coalition ever of international organizations from the world of sports, human rights, policy, communications, business, arts and entertainment.

E300: Reviewed's New Accessibility Section- with Editor Sarah Kovac Feb 09, 2022

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This episode features a conversation with Sarah Kovac, accessibility editor for Reviewed, part of the USA Today network. Sarah discusses her own background and how she came to her current position, Sarah reveals the types of products that are reviewed, and how the community has come together to support each other. Sarah also shares about how reviews often come in the shape of stories about a product, and how to potentially become a reviewer.

E299: Expanding Impact in the Disability Rights Movement: A Conversation with Kathy Martinez Feb 02, 2022

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Kathy Martinez, CEO of Disability Rights Advocates, joins the program to discuss her journey of becoming involved in the disability rights movement and the intersection of diversity dimensions. Kathy also discusses how she intends to expand influence by collaborating with individuals in the legal social justice movement.

E298: A Court of Refuge: Judge Lerner-Wren on Presiding Over America’s First Mental Health Court Jan 26, 2022

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Judge Ginger Lerner- Wren discusses how she came to preside over America’s first mental health court and the historical criminalization of people with mental health disorders and neurocognitive disabilities. Discover the international recognition that the court has received, and the need to integrate innovative approaches and technologies into the justice system.

E297: Supporting Disability Inclusion through Employee Resource Groups Jan 19, 2022

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Irene Sarpato, Disability ERG Founder and Chair, as well as Billion Strong Foundation Advisor, joins the program to discuss the power of storytelling to change the narrative around disability and reveals Adidas' commitment to ensuring that sports and fitness opportunities are available to all individuals. Irene also discusses why she decided to become an advisor for Billion Strong and shares advice for employers about how to create a workplace culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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