The Blind Chick

Dr. Charles Powell Part 2: Blindness, Brilliance, and Building Your Own Table


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In this inspiring second part of our conversation with Dr. Charles Powell, we dive deeper into his story of perseverance, grit, and triumph over systemic barriers. From taking the ADA bus to business college to washing dishes at Chick-fil-A while earning his third master’s degree, Dr. Powell shows us what it really means to defy expectations. When the world wouldn't hire him, he founded Divine Visions, a legal consulting business rooted in justice, faith, and service.
Dr. Powell unpacks the stigma blind individuals face in employment and challenges the notion of being "overqualified." He also shares the heartwarming story behind the name Divine Visions and how it reflects both his spiritual purpose and his unwavering clarity of vision. This episode is packed with real talk, legal advocacy, a splash of apple pie, and a whole lot of hope.

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Chapter Markers
00:00 – Welcome Back & Shoutout to Penn and Moses
01:05 – Charles Shares How He Enrolled in Paralegal School
02:45 – Learning Together: A Blind Student Meets Unsure Professors
04:48 – From 4.0 GPA to a Bachelor's and Beyond
06:50 – Applying for Jobs While Studying—Even as a Dishwasher
09:10 – The Chick-fil-A Hustle and Dishwasher Excellence
11:30 – Launching Divine Visions: When the System Says No
13:55 – Meaning Behind the Name ‘Divine Visions’
16:30 – Justice, Poverty, and a Slice of Apple Pie
18:55 – Consulting for the Same Offices That Rejected Him
21:00 – Overqualified? Or Just Threatening to the System?
23:20 – Why Blind Workers Make the Best Employees
25:45 – From Chick-fil-A to Corporate Oil and Gas: The Hook for Part 3
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