Changing Minds & Changing Lives Podcast
Join Julie Sowash of Disability Solutions for an informative and engaging podcast that explores diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. With a focus on disability inclusion, Julie hosts insightful conversations with clients, advocates, influencers, and friends to take a deeper look into what it takes to change minds and change lives.
Recent Episodes
Oct. 7, 2024
CMCL Interview: Elle Potruch
Julie sits down with Hollywood talent manager, Elle Potruch to break down what goes into managing and advocating for talent with disabilities in the current entertainment industry landscape.
Sept. 16, 2024
CMCL Interview: Calum Grevers
Disability Inclusion Consultant and Public Speaker Calum Grevers shares his personal experiences navigating the social housing systems and accessibility barriers in Scotland throughout his quest to live independently as a pe…
June 14, 2024
CMCL Interview: Kole Petersen
Julie sits down with Kole Petersen, a writer for The Catalyst, an independent student newspaper of Colorado College, to discuss his three-part expose’ on the Disability Equality Index (DEI). Kole explains why he believes the…
May 7, 2024
CMCL Interview: Kara Richardson Whitely
In this episode, Julie has a conversation with Kara Richardson Whitely, who is the CEO of The Gorgeous Agency. They talk about the importance of body diversity and inclusion in the corporate world and how corporations can ha…
April 16, 2024
CMCL Interview: Frantz M. Berthaud, MPH, FACHE
Frantz Berthaud, healthcare leader, sat down with Julie to discuss equity in healthcare and the significance of diverse representation in clinical trials. They both share their views on the future of AI in the healthcare ind…
April 2, 2024
CMCL Interview: Wesley Hamilton
Wesley shares his personal journey of overcoming lifestyle changes and health struggles after his injury. He describes how these experiences helped him uncover his true passion and pave a path forward to a successful busines…
March 19, 2024
CMCL Interview: Jamie Shields
Julie and Jamie have a conversation about the current state of disability employment in both the UK and in the US. They discuss how government policies and shortcomings are affecting the global disability community and delve…
March 1, 2024
CMCL Interview: Andrea Dalzell, The Seated Nurse
Julie and Andrea discuss the limitations of the medical field for people with disabilities as well as the trials of interviewing for and landing a nursing position as a person with a disability.
Oct. 30, 2023
CMCL Interview: Erin McCann of Roche Diagnostics
Julie sits down for a chat with Roche Diagnostics' EEOC Manager, Erin McCann, to discuss self-identification, what to look for in an inclusive employer, remote work, and more.