Kevin McCloskey from Disability Solutions sits down with a wide array of interesting guests to discuss their stories. The Changing Minds and Changing Lives podcast will showcase what all these amazing individuals bring to the table, and dispel some disability myths along the way.

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Episode 22: Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy, Taryn Williams.

Ep:22 CMCL with guest Taryn Williams

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Episode 21: Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes the founder and CEO of Global Diversity Practice. Farrah shares the origins of Global Diversity Practice and talks about the work they continue to do.

Ep:21 CMCL with guest Farrah Qureshi

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Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes Disability Solutions’ own Director of Sales, Amanda Burris. Amanda discusses her role as a leader with a mental health disability, mental health in the workplace, and how she breaks down barriers, reduces stigmas, and creates outcomes, advocating for people with disabilities.

Ep:20 CMCL with guest Amanda Burris

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Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes Alycia Anderson. Alycia is the Founder and CEO of the Alycia Anderson Company, LLC, International TEDx Speaker, Inclusion Champion, Disability Advocate, DEI and Accessibility Changemaker, and a Believer in Possible. She joins us to discuss her life and business ventures and how she&#39;s navigated through all of it.

Ep:19 CMCL with guest Alycia Anderson

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Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes Aunia Kahn. Aunia is an artist, author, entrepreneur, instructor and inspirational speaker. She shares some of how she got where she is, and talks about her businesses, Rise Visible, and Create for Healing.

Ep:18 CMCL with guest Aunia Kahn

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Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes Monica Wiley. Monica is on the Board of Directors at The United Spinal Association, and is a Strategic Leader in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Disability Advocacy. She shares her story along with dispelling some myth&#39;s and stigma&#39;s around the ADA, and explains reasonable accommodations.

Ep:17 with guest Monica Wiley

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Episode 16: Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes guest Ryan Niemiller. Ryan is a stand up comedian, and placed third on America&#39;s Got Talent. He discusses his life growing up with a disability and how humor ultimately lead him to his current profession.

Ep:16 CMCL with guest Ryan Niemiller

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Disability Solutions talks with Paula Morgan, Allsup’s Quality Assurance Analyst and Forbes contributor to discuss Allsup’s Employment Program, Ticket to Work and tips for both employers and jobseekers.

Ep:15 CMCL with guest Paula Morgan

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Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes Mindy Henderson. Mindy is a motivational speaker, author, ability advocate, editor in chief of Quest Magazine, and podcast host. She stops by to share her story and discuss her new book, The Truth About Things That Suck(and how to make them suck less).

Ep:14 CMCL with guest Mindy Henderson

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Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes National Diversity, Equity, Disability Inclusion Expert and actor, Steven James Tingus to talk about how the disability community must come together to improve disability inclusion in employment, and Hollywood.

Ep:13 CMCL with guest Steven James Tingus

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Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes Aaron Burnell of the Amputee Coalition to learn more about the resources provided for both individuals and employers.

Ep:12 CMCL with guest Aaron Burnell

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Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes Planning Across the Spectrum founder Andrew Komarow to discuss the power of focusing on the positivity of this movement and month vs. creating a divide over differences.

Ep:11 CMCL with guest Andrew Komarow

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Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes the founder of Mozaro, and Shine Music, Shawn Satterfield to discuss her work building an inclusive world.

Ep:10 CMCL with guest Shawn Satterfield

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Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes Autism Speaks&#39; Director, Adult Services Dave Kearon to discuss their work program, dispel some stigmas around the Autistic community and ways to celebrate Autism Awareness Month in April.

Ep:9 CMCL with guest Dave Kearon

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Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes Catie Cambridge to discuss her very public announcement of her disability, the great work Notarize does and advice for others thinking about identifying as a person with a disability.

Ep:8 CMCL with Catie Cambridge

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Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes Disability Solutions&#39; Mark DeMontis from Disability Solutions&#39; Canada and founder of the Canadian Blind Hockey Association.

Ep:7 CMCL with- guest Mark DeMontis

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Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes BufferSprings CEO + Founder and veteran Rob Arndt to discuss what employers are doing wrong in recruiting veterans and offers some tips for success.

Ep:6 CMCL with guest Rob Arndt

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Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes American Paralympian Oksana Masters as she prepares for the 2022 Winter Paralympics.Oksana discusses how she became a Paralympian, mental health, her charity work and shares some encouragement for athletes with disabilities.

Ep:5 CMCL with special guest American Paralympian Oksana Masters

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Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes Kristy Russell, Manger, Adult and Youth Employment Services with Indiana&#39;s Bosma Enterprises for Low Vision Awareness Month.Kristy discusses the proper terms for those Bosma serves, dispels some fears &amp; stigmas she&#39;s heard from employers and talks about some success stories.

Ep:4 CMCL with guest Kristy Russell, M.Ed., CSSGB

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Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes Disability Solutions&#39; own Hiring and Engagement Consultant, Keith Meadows, as he shares tips and best practices for both jobseekers with disabilities and employers looking to kickstart their disability inclusion programs.

EP:3 CMCL with guest Keith Meadows

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Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes President of J. Kaufman Consulting and Forbes contributor Jonathan Kaufman to discuss the role and impact of both people with disabilities and employers on the future of employment.

Ep:2 CMCL with guest Jonathan Kaufman

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Changing Minds and Changing Lives welcomes Disability Solutions&#39; own Executive Director, Julie Sowash, to discuss her role as a leader with a disability, mental health in the workplace, and the work our parent company is doing for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Ep:1 Changing Minds and Changing Lives with guest Julie Sowash