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Ep #3: From the Battleground to the Boardroom: A Career Path Like No Other with Jeff Mittman

Ep #3: From the Battleground to the Boardroom: A Career Path Like No Other with Jeff Mittman

FromHeard & Empowered


Ep #3: From the Battleground to the Boardroom: A Career Path Like No Other with Jeff Mittman

FromHeard & Empowered

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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Nov 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this week’s episode of Heard & Empowered, you’ll hear an inspirational story of overcoming adversity, and a demonstration of what’s possible. Dr. Hoby Wedler is joined by President and CEO of Bosma Enterprises, the largest employer of people who are visually impaired in the state of Indiana. Jeff is not only CEO and president of Bosma but also a military veteran with an incredible story. After a roadside bomb ended his military career and left him permanently blind, he began the arduous process of acclimating to his new normal and learning to deal with his blindness.   Join the conversation this week and hear Jeff’s inspiring story of survival, and how he attributes his life to a helmet he was wearing that day that just so happened to be designed by one of the agencies NIB partners with. Jeff shares the importance of holding yourself accountable and taking responsibility for your actions, why your circumstances don’t define you, and how Bosma helps people who are blind and visually impaired lean into job opportunities and find dignity and joy in their work.   For full transcript and show notes, please visit: https://heardandempowered.org/3
Released:
Nov 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (28)

The Heard & Empowered podcast is where the blind and visually impaired (BVI) community finds job inspiration, career opportunities, and a path to success. Presented by National Industries for the Blind—a leader in job creation for BVI individuals—this podcast is your go-to resource for thriving professionally in a sighted world. Join the host, Dr. Hoby Wedler, every week on Wednesday, as he and his guests dismantle stereotypes, offer expert advice, and share success stories to help you build a fulfilling career and an enriching life. Discover more at HeardAndEmpowered.org. This podcast is for you if you’re asking yourself: *What kind of job can I find since I’m blind? *How can I build a fulfilling career despite my visual impairment? *What are some of the best accessible places to work? *Are there companies that really care about DEI? *What resources are available to help BVI persons succeed professionally? *How can I overcome workplace biases and challenges as BVI? *What steps can I take to get started and find a meaningful job? *Where can I find employers who value my skills and abilities? *How can I ask for BVI accommodations at work? *Should I disclose or not my visual impairment? Every week, the show will dive into one or more of these topics and beyond. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a single episode!