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Our podcast examines the pivotal role people play in creating inclusive workplaces that are built for the future. How does inclusion impact our well-being? Why is it a business imperative? Each episode weaves together storytelling and research-driven conversations with globally recognized authors, experts, and DEI practitioners. Each month, join host and MetLife’s VP and Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Cindy Pace as she tackles actionable steps we can take to advance ...
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Heard & Empowered

National Industries for the Blind

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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 ...
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We keep telling you that the future of work is here but my guest today is going to tell us how to start acting like it! Raven Solomon is a speaker, futurist, and author of "Leading your Parents: 25 Rules to Effective Multi-Generational Leadership for Millennials and Gen Z." She's also the CEO of the newly rebranded Future Ready Institute. In the ep…
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Today, I am expanding on my blog post about The Telepathy Tapes. Please find the original blog post on my website: www.synergyautismcenter.comKy Dickens actually seems in support of autistic spellers and keyboarders. The podcast, however, is about telepathy. It is not about whether or not autistics can use augmented means to communicate like using …
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After the Jets spent the last two weeks of free agency adding players on the fringes, Blake & Teddy talk about the class as a whole, their inability to land quality pass-catchers and remaining holes on the roster before using that to decipher the Jets approach to not just the 2025 NFL Draft, but the 2025 NFL Regular Season as well.…
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To create the best social connection experiences for ourselves and others, we have to understand what makes us who we are. From the values, traits and strengths we bring to work, to how we take care of our physical, emotional and brain health. In this episode we go beyond the conversations with Sudhanshu Palsule, Erica Keswin and Wendy Suzuki about…
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Blake & Teddy sit down and recap the first week of the Jets free agency decisions by Darren Mougey and Aaron Glenn: prying Justin Fields away from Pittsburgh in a low-risk but necessary move, spending big money on athletic traits in the secondary, solidifying the linebacker room by retaining Jamien Sherwood and cutting CJ Mosley and adding cheap bu…
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On the cusp of the first free agency for the Mougey/Glenn era in New York, Blake and Teddy take an all-encompassing look at what may lie ahead: what (if any) options will excite the fan base at quarterback, in-house names expected to depart, the predicament at the linebacker position and connecting the dots between available free agents and previou…
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Let’s be real. We try so hard to take care of ourselves but sometimes we fall a little short. With so much on our plates, are there ways to keep ourselves healthy that don’t require hours and hours each day? Wendy Suzuki is Dean of the College of Arts and Science at New York University and a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology. Her TED Talk,…
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It is NFL Scouting Combine week and with that the boys are back and diving in to everything we'll see or have seen: Darren Mougey & Aaron Glenn's press conferences, what tests mean most for position groups, the best players to watch as it pertains to the Jets seventh overall pick and what drills and measurements matter most. They also discuss the N…
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Episode #72: Part 1 in our Series on Anesthesia and Autism. In this podcast, I was lucky enough to sit down with both a fabulous anesthesiologist who happens to have two autistic children as well as a wonderful autistic man who is trying to understand an upcoming procedure requiring anesthesia. I learned so much about anesthesia through this discus…
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As humans, being intentional is easier said than done, especially during this AI surge. The connection that technology provides us, has its pros and cons, and we need to be aware of what they are. Luckily, there’s a recipe and a roadmap to guide us. Author, Erica Keswin, has written three best selling books, and she calls it “The Human Workplace Tr…
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Blake & Teddy make their return on the heels of the Jets new leadership making the decision that Aaron Rodgers is not part of their future plans, planning to release him this offseason. The two talk about the decision itself and what they would have preferred before breaking down the top options for the Jets new starting quarterback in 2025: includ…
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During this surge of AI integrating workplaces, understanding what makes us human is imperative. Purpose is a common word used around humanity, but what does it really mean? What does it look like in practice? Our guest, Sudhanshu Palsule, is joining us to talk about how we can live and work with our purpose. Did you know that dehumanize is more co…
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A new era in New York Jets football is upon us with the hiring of Aaron Glenn as the franchise's next head coach. Blake and Teddy break down the hiring process and share their thoughts on Glenn before diving into the assistant coaches and GMs that could be joining him along with their thoughts on Aaron Rodgers.…
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We don’t shy away from talking about difficult topics, or disagreeing. In fact, it’s good to practice those things! We're going beyond our conversations with our first guest ever Daisy Auger-Dominguez. And also featuring a special mini episode with executive leader, Shane Lloyd about social class and other dimensions of diversity. We’ll be giving a…
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In the second week of the offseason Blake & Teddy dive into every topic surrounding the New York Jets head coaching search: Aaron Glenn & Brian Flores leading the way, Mike Vrabel landing with the New England Patriots, and the widest net possible that somehow doesn't include Mike McCarthy.By Blake Pace & Teddy Pristash
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Fresh off the end of the 2024 regular season and our two-week holiday hiatus, the boys are back and ready to solve the New York Jets woes (again) by handing out their top five candidates to be the next head coach of the New York Jets. They also discuss the end of the 2024 season, the importance to establishing a unified front this offseason and bre…
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The Jets got their second win of the season under Jeff Ulbrich Sunday, taking down the Jaguars behind a historic second half from Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams. Blake & Teddy break down that game which opens up a conversation around Aaron Rodgers and the 2025 season. They then discuss the early names being floated around the Jets general manager …
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It has been the most disastrous season in the history of KUWTNYJ so, instead of spending an hour talking about the Jets loss to Miami or previewing their matchup with the 3-10 Jaguars, Blake & Teddy list out and rank their top five disappointments from the Jets 2024 season and hash out why everything has gone so poorly for them.…
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Following the Rich Cimini report that former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel would be "open" to the Jets head coaching vacancy, Blake and Teddy do a deep dive on his abilities, what he would bring to the organization and whether or not you could find a scenario in which Aaron Rodgers returns for another season. The two also break down New York's 26-2…
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Daisy Auger-Dominguez was our first guest on the show, and we’re so happy to have her back! We have a lot of questions as we move forward. How do we combat any frustration or tiredness that we’ve been feeling? What can we do to make sure inclusivity continues to thrive? Well Daisy made it her mission to provide us with practices that will benefit o…
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With the Jets cleaning house for a second time this season Blake & Teddy dive into the tenure of now-former Jets general manager Joe Douglas: what he did well in his tenure, what he did not do well, what choices/decisions were not made by himself and how much blame he actually deserves.By Blake Pace & Teddy Pristash
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This is our 50th episode! And we’re going beyond the conversations with Amy Gallo, Reverend Jim Blake and Reverend Mark Fowler to talk about music, respect, affirmations, and personal values. We’ve come a long way since the beginning of this show, but we always stayed true to believing that conversations matter. In this episode we talk about the im…
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After the Jets humiliating 31-6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals Blake & Teddy decide to officially give up on another underwhelming season in New York and what went wrong along the way. They then discuss the future of the Jets: does Aaron Rodgers come back? What coaches can bridge the gap of winning now and building for the future? What players alrea…
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One week removed from the Jets Thursday night victory over the now 6-3 Houston Texans, Blake & Teddy discuss the glimpses of potency they saw from the offense: an efficient run game, volume targets for Garrett Wilson & Davante Adams, Olu Fashanu at guard. They also discuss the continued struggles versus the run but how the pass-rush has certainly s…
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We can learn a lot about how to work better from faith and spirituality. Reverend Jim Blake is CEO of Unity World Headquarters. Unity is part spiritual community, part retreat center, and part publishing house. As a part of the job, Jim is expected to bring religion and spirituality with him everyday, but it wasn’t always that way. He had to learn …
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It was a soul-crushing Jets loss on Sunday that officially put an end to any playoff hopes so Blake and Teddy break down what went wrong, who is to blame, what changes need to be mad and how soon they need to be made. They are, of course, favored against the Texans on Thursday Night Football, so they break down that game and how New York can get it…
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After a Jets second-half collapse to the Steelers that sent New York down to 2-5, Blake & Teddy discuss all the continuous (and new) issues with this Jets team and how things have gotten to this lowly point. They also discuss the path Garrett Wilson is on, Haasan Reddick's arrival and the need to blowout the Patriots to get some momentum going.…
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Listen in to an interview with Blake Baxter regarding the diagnosis of Aspergers and the controversy around Aspergers having ties to the Third Reich. Blake shares the reading and research he has done and you can read more in the show notes found at https://synergyautismpodcast.blogspot.com/2024/10/episode-70-aspergers-controversy-with.html…
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In the second straight chaotic week of following the New York Jets, Blake & Teddy dive into the 23-20 loss to the Bills: including the new-look offense with Todd Downing, the continuation of miscues and penalties, and individual players not living up to their previously known talent. Then they discuss the Davante Adams trade and the impact it will …
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There are some parts of our identity that are invisible to the eye, but heavily impact how we show up in the world. Religion isn’t a new topic, but it can sometimes be a sensitive one. - but this is why our conversations matter. Mark Fowler, CEO of Tanenbaum, is joining us today with some of the best guidelines on how to embrace religion at work. B…
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A shocking bomb was dropped around the NFL world on Tuesday morning when it was announced that Robert Saleh was no longer the head coach for the New York Jets following their 2-3 start to the season. Blake & Teddy dive into the decision and the timing of it, whether or not this is a move that changes anything for the 2024 season, the potentially pr…
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The Jets horrid and sloppy performance on Sunday versus the Broncos, something we've come accustomed to the last few seasons, has people questioning if New York has the right men in place leading this team. Blake & Teddy discuss if those conversations are just or if we need to remain patient before discussing Garrett Wilson's role in this offense s…
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Are you a know-it-all? Is your boss insecure? Do you have a passive aggressive co-worker? If someone at work is difficult, our guest Amy Gallo can help you learn to deal with them. She is the best-selling author of Getting Along, How to Work With Everyone (Even Difficult People) and HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict. Amy has had a successful caree…
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After the Jets first no-doubter win of the season, Blake & Teddy recap everything that went right for New York in their bout with New England before discussing the newer news/rumors surrounding Haasan Reddick, his agent and the Jets and previewing their upcoming game with the Denver Broncos.By Blake Pace & Teddy Pristash
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Blake & Teddy recap all the latest news and notes in Jets-land, sandwiched between their first victory of the season taking down the Titans 24-17 and their upcoming Thursday Night Football matchup with the New England Patriots. They hype up the offensive line play we saw on Sunday, how the running backs have asserted themselves as the focal point o…
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Have you ever wondered how state programs can create meaningful job opportunities for people who are blind or have low vision? In this episode, we dive into the life-changing work being done by the New York State Preferred Source Program for New Yorkers Who Are Blind (NYSPSP). Our guest, Christopher Burke, is the executive director of NYSPSP. With …
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We hear a lot about what our bodies need, but what do our minds need? Well the doctors are in the house! We are going beyond our conversations with Dr. David Rock, Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia and Rajesh Anandan. We’ll discuss what our brains are doing at work. Don’t worry, we are going to have a few pop culture references to simplify the science! We…
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Sandwiched between the Jets season-opening loss to the 49ers and their Week 2 bout with the Tennessee Titans, Blake & Teddy discuss what concerns they walked away with from New York's lackluster showing on Monday Night Football and what panic storylines are being overblown. Is the run defense really as bad as it looked? How did Nathaniel Hackett do…
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With the start of a new NFL season the boys are fired up and ready to wrap a bow on the Jets 2024 offseason: discussing final predictions and favorite bets they've placed, the 20,000th conversation around Haasan Reddick and Michael Carter II's three-year contract extension before breaking down and previewing the important MNF clash between the New …
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Today’s episode focuses on an extraordinary collaboration between employees from NSITE and American Printing House (APH) to create the Job Seeker's Toolkit. Marianne Haegeli is the director of learning and leadership at NSITE. She has more than 15 years of experience as a Learning and Leadership Development professional with engagements in nonprofi…
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Inclusion and neuroscience are inextricably linked. Evolution has made us crave inclusion and the workplace is no exception to that. Dr. David Rock coined the term neuroleadership and founded the Neuroleadership Institute. He's also done years of research on how our brains work and written four books including, Your Brain at Work. In this episode, …
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Blake & Teddy are joined by friends and special guests Scott Graham (resident Patriots fan) and Mike Miceli (resident Bills fan) to break down the AFC East: big-picture storylines for each team, offensive/defensive previews, players to watch out for and final AFC East standing predictions.By Blake Pace & Teddy Pristash
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More than halfway through training camp and the boys are buzzing about Braelon Allen's continued growth and what a top RB duo and elite rushing attack would mean for Aaron Rodgers, the passing game and the Jets hopes this season. They also discuss Olu Fashanu taking snaps on the right side of the offensive line, final roster bubble battles and Haas…
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Maurice Crittendon is the senior specialist for talent acquisition at NSITE. After losing his sight due to diabetic retinopathy, Maurice ventured to Minneapolis for orientation and mobility training before returning to the Washington, D.C. area. Accepted into National Industries for the Blind’s (NIB) Fellowship for Leadership Development, his journ…
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We are back with Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia to talk about love, check-ins and workplace mental health best practices. We wanted to bring her back to highlight why mental health conversations need to happen. One of Dr. Alisha’s favorite quotes is by Dr. Maya Angelou, “I’m human, therefore nothing human can be alien to me.” The key to mental wellness…
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With two weeks of training camp in the books, Blake & Teddy discuss the ongoing stories from camp and what stood out from the Jets first unofficial depth chart: Malachi Corley's place in the WR room, the choice of starting Michael Clemmons at EDGE and which skill players are at risk of being cut down the road. Then, with the Commanders coming into …
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Heard & Empowered was created to show that anything is possible when you show up with the right mindset and attitude. Our guest this week, Jonathan Lucus, exemplifies this ethos in everything he does as the director of NSITE, which is National Industries for the Blind’s (NIB) talent management enterprise. NSITE works with public and private corpora…
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Checking in isn’t just for hotels. A simple and meaningful “how are you doing today” can go a long way in the workplace. Imagine how work would feel if we treated one another with the same level of concern, respect and care as we did ourselves and our friends. Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia has made the pledge to be the best she can be, each and every …
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An exciting Yankees series sweep over the Philadelphia Phillies has Blake feeling more at ease with where the Bronx Bombers currently stand, especially when looking at the upcoming month and a half of opponents they'll face. He still isn't over the moon, however, and Clay Holmes still scares him to death, but the recent play from Luis Gil, Carlos R…
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