Disability Owned Podcast

Season Five Episode Four: From Blank Page to Bookshelf: The Journey of Writing a Book

Ever wondered what it really takes to turn an idea into a finished book? In this episode, we will talk to Lachi, author of multiple books, and Maria Chapman, author and f

Season Five Episode Three: From Idea to Shelf: How to Start a Product-Based Business

Product-based businesses can be exciting, but they also come with unique challenges, from developing the right product to finding customers who believe in what you've cre

Season Five Episode Two: From Expertise to Enterprise: How to Start a Successful Consultancy

Turning your knowledge and experience into a consulting business can be one of the most rewarding ways to build a career and make an impact. In this episode, we explore w

Season Five Episode One: From Vision to Mission: Starting a Nonprofit

Every impactful nonprofit organization begins with an idea and the courage to act. In this episode, we sit down with three guests: Paul Kent, founder of disAbled Life All

Season Four Episode 4: Redefining Purpose Through Entrepreneurship: Veterans, Disability, and Opportunity

In this episode, Gary Shaheen, Ph.D., Director for Mental Health Initiatives at the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University, is joined by Misty Fox, Director of Ent

Season Four Episode 3: ABLE Accounts Made Simple: Tools for Financial Confidence and Entrepreneurship

In this episode, Nikki Powis, Director of Small Business Programs at the National Disability Institute, is joined by Jody Ellis, Director of the ABLE National Resource Ce

Season Four Episode 2: Empowerment in Action: Supporting Disabled Entrepreneurs to Thrive

In this episode, Caroline Bolas, Small Business Specialist at the National Disability Institute, sits down with Stephanie Swanson, an ICF-credentialed coach and founder o

Season Four Episode 1: When Creativity Meets Opportunity: Supporting Disability-Owned Businesses

In this episode, Caroline Bolas, Small Business Specialist at the National Disability Institute, is joined by Sue Babin, Special Projects Coordinator at the Rhode Island

Season Three Episode 6: Invisible Strengths: The Hidden Advantage in Today's Workforce

In this episode, guest Mariah Barber, Founder and CEO of Invisible Strengths, is interviewed by host Caroline Bolas, Small Business Specialist at NDI. Drawing on her own

Season Three Episode 5: Creative Minds, Innovative Solutions: Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs Speak

In this episode, guests Lilian Aluri of The Nerdware Store and J Li of Prototype Thinking Labs are interviewed by host Lydia X.Z. Brown, Director of Public Policy at NDI.

Season Three Episode 4: The Neurodivergent Advantage: Unique Perspectives in Business Leadership

In this episode, guests Elayne Otstot of Singing River Consulting and Dr. Karissa Burnett of Divergent Pathways are interviewed by host Lydia X.Z. Brown, Director of Publ

Season Three Episode 3: From Job Seeker to Change Maker: Dr. Kirk Adams on Transforming Workplace Inclusion

Dr. Kirk Adams Consultant, Inspiration Foundation, is interviewed by host Nikki Powis, Director, Small Business Programs, NDI. Dr. Adams has been a Blind job seeker, an e

Season Three Episode 2: Peaceful Profits: How Disability-Inclusive Hiring Built a Successful Snack Company

Evan Delahanty, Founder and CEO, Peaceful Fruits joins host Nikki Powis, Director, Small Business Programs, NDI, as he shares how he started the company Peaceful Fruits w

Season Three Episode 1: Unlocking Hidden Talent: The Power of Disability-Inclusive Hiring

In this episode, guest Wendy Strobel Gower, Project Director, NE ADA Center, is interviewed by host Nikki Powis, Director, Small Business Programs, NDI. Listeners will le

Season Two Episode 6: Empoderadas en Diversidad: Emprendimiento y Amor más Allá de las Barreras

This episode was recorded in Spanish:  Es un poderoso podcast donde exploramos las inspiradoras historias de dos madres emprendedoras, cada una enfrentando desafíos único

Season Two Episode 5: Digital Accessibility: Making Your Online Services and Content Fully Accessible

Listeners will learn about the importance of digital accessibility. Kim Alfonso of Results One will share her expertise on how to be fully inclusive with digital services

Season Two Episode 4: The Science of Well-Being at Work: Insights from Positive Psychology

NDI Deputy Director Elizabeth Jennings will share tools and strategies from the field of Positive Psychology. Elizabeth will discuss the science behind worker well-being,

Season Two Episode 3: Legal Pathways to Business Ownership for Adults with Disabilities

This podcast, featuring Jonathan Martinis, Esq. of Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University, will share legal vehicles for parents and guardians of adults with disab

Season Two Episode 2: Turning Adversity into Opportunity: Lessons for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Listeners will hear the journey to business from a panel of disability small business owners including: Neena Massey, Founder and Artistic Director of Neena Expressions a

Season Two Episode 1: The Small Business Playbook: Tips from Veteran Consultant Will Holmes

Will Holmes, an experienced business management consultant, and founder of Will Holmes Consulting will share his expertise on small business development. He provides prac