Driven by Purpose

By Inspire Media

At Driven by Purpose, we spotlight purpose-led businesses, breakthrough technologies, and human stories that challenge limits and redefine what's possible. From adaptive innovations to inspiring leade... more

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How many episodes does Driven by Purpose have?

The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.

Driven by Purpose episodes:

November 24, 2025 Dear Mall Santa: Tips for an Accessible Holiday
It’s the most chaotic—and potentially magical—time of year. In this holiday episode of Driven by Purpose, the team unpacks how stressful mall visits can be for families of people with disabilities, especially when meeting Santa.
They share heartfelt stories, hilarious mall mishaps, and practical tips for Santa’s helpers and allies alike. From wheelchair jousting to grabbing Santa’s beard, this one’s both funny and full of purpose.
We explore:
▫️ The hidden stress of visiting Santa with a disabled child
▫️ Why families often avoid crowded holiday events altogether
▫️ How Santa’s helpers can make or break a child’s experience
▫️ Simple ways to create a more inclusive and thoughtful holiday season
▫️ What it means to feel seen, included, and celebrated during the holidays
SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT…

📱 Follow @drivenbypurposepodcast on all platforms
🧼 Clean Logic — cleanlogic.com
🌟 Inspiration Foundation — inspirationfoundation.org
👤 Isaac Shapiro — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isaac-shapiro
👤 Mike Ghesser — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-ghesser-b837a552
👤 Evan Rosenblum — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/evan-rosenblum-141601237

RESOURCES…
▫️ Learn about the Inspiration Seal — inspirationfoundation.org
▫️ Clean Logic accessible products — cleanlogic.com
...more
32min
November 17, 2025 Traveling with a Disability Shouldn’t Be This Hard
In this episode of Driven by Purpose, Evan, Mike, and Isaac dive into the challenges of air travel for people with disabilities, especially families flying with kids who use wheelchairs. From TSA mishandling to inaccessible planes and hotels, the hosts share deeply personal stories and offer practical solutions. They also spotlight a game-changing wheelchair-accessible seating initiative on planes and advocate for more empathy, better training, and informed customer service across the travel industry.
We explore:
▫️ TSA’s lack of training and stressful screening protocols
▫️ Emotional weight of traveling with a disabled family member
▫️ Airlines damaging 10,000+ mobility devices per year
▫️ Why 70% of disabled Americans avoid flying
▫️ What real accessibility should look like—and what’s changing
...more
31min
November 10, 2025 The Accidental Advocate: How Jenn Thompson Is Revolutionizing Hiring at VF Corp
In this episode of Driven by Purpose, we sit down with Jenn Thompson—Senior HR Manager at VF Corp (Vans, The North Face, Dickies, Timberland)—who's become an “accidental advocate” for hiring people with disabilities. What began as a practical HR decision turned into a powerful movement. Jenn shares how she built an inclusive culture that not only improves lives, but outperforms traditional workforces. With 15% of her staff identifying as having a disability, Jenn reveals the real business impact of inclusive hiring and why this model is the future of work.
We dive into:
▫️ How job trials replaced interviews
▫️ Why her warehouse team includes employees with autism, deafness, and more
▫️ The business advantage of hiring people with disabilities
▫️ Cultural transformation through inclusion
▫️ Jenn’s journey from HR pro to purpose-driven champion

SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT…
📱 Follow @drivenbypurposepodcast on all platforms
🧼 Clean Logic — cleanlogic.com
🌟 Inspiration Foundation — inspirationfoundation.org
👤 Isaac Shapiro — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isaac-shapiro
👤 Mike Ghesser — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-ghesser-b837a552
👤 Evan Rosenblum — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/evan-rosenblum-141601237

RESOURCES…
▫️ Learn about the Inspiration Seal — inspirationfoundation.org
▫️ Clean Logic accessible products — cleanlogic.com
...more
26min
November 03, 2025 Beyond the Aisles: How Walmart and Purpose-Driven Brands Create Impact | Jerrit Davis Interview
In this episode of Driven by Purpose, we sit down with Jerrit Davis, Vice President of Merchandising at Walmart, to explore what it means to lead with purpose at one of the world’s largest companies. Jerrit shares how Walmart is opening doors for purpose-driven brands and creating real opportunities for individuals with disabilities. From supply chain challenges during COVID to championing inclusive hiring, Jerrit’s story is one of values, vision, and impact.
We dive into:
▫️ Jerrit’s journey from small-town Missouri to Walmart VP
▫️ The behind-the-scenes story of Walmart’s COVID supply chain crisis
▫️ How Walmart supports disability-inclusive brands like Cleanlogic
▫️ Why purpose and people are at the heart of Walmart’s culture
▫️ Stories that show inclusion isn’t just a buzzword — it changes lives
SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT…

📱 Follow @drivenbypurposepodcast on all platforms
🧼 Clean Logic — cleanlogic.com
🌟 Inspiration Foundation — inspirationfoundation.org
👤 Isaac Shapiro — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isaac-shapiro
👤 Mike Ghesser — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-ghesser-b837a552
👤 Evan Rosenblum — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/evan-rosenblum-141601237

RESOURCES…
▫️ Learn about the Inspiration Seal — inspirationfoundation.org
▫️ Clean Logic accessible products — cleanlogic.com
...more
29min
October 27, 2025 Refill the Tank: Burnout, Purpose & the Path Back with Mitch Harrison
Burnout doesn’t just happen in the office. For many of us, it’s a full-body experience—mental, emotional, physical—that builds quietly until we crash. In this powerful episode of Driven by Purpose, burnout coach Mitch Harrison joins the team to break down the real causes of burnout, what recovery actually looks like, and how to refill your tank before it's empty.
From his own experience as a leader in crisis to coaching high performers across industries, Mitch shares how purpose, permission, and rest are not luxuries—they’re lifelines.
We dive into:
▫️ How burnout differs from simple exhaustion
▫️ The "stress vs. replenishment" equation
▫️ Toxic responsibility and adaptive challenges
▫️ Personal stories from Evan and Mitch that will hit home
▫️ Why being high-performing doesn't mean being hyper-functioning
▫️ Mitch’s 5-point replenishment plan
▫️ How to rebuild purpose without sacrificing your sanity
SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT…
📱 Follow @drivenbypurposepodcast on all platforms
🧼 Clean Logic — cleanlogic.com
🌟 Inspiration Foundation — inspirationfoundation.org
👤 Isaac Shapiro — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isaac-shapiro
👤 Mike Ghesser — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-ghesser-b837a552
👤 Evan Rosenblum — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/evan-rosenblum-141601237

RESOURCES…
▫️ Learn about the Inspiration Seal — inspirationfoundation.org
▫️ Clean Logic accessible products — cleanlogic.com
...more
33min
October 20, 2025 Dining in the Dark: Launching the Inspiration Seal and a Workforce Revolution
In this episode of Driven By Purpose, the team shares an inside look at Dining in the Dark, a groundbreaking sensory event in New York City where business leaders, nonprofit heads, and government officials gathered blindfolded to experience life from a different perspective—and to launch the Inspiration Foundation Seal.
They discuss the vision behind the seal, the emotional power of the event, how companies can get certified, and why disability inclusion is not just the right thing to do—it’s good business.
▫️ The Inspiration Seal explained
▫️ 6 million jobs = a 10% increase in disability employment
▫️ Honoring First Lady Lori Shapiro with the Beatriz Shapiro Accessibility Award
▫️ Blindfolds, salmon, and the power of seeing without sight
▫️ Why this is just the beginning
SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT…

📱 Follow @drivenbypurposepodcast on all platforms
🧼 Clean Logic — cleanlogic.com
🌟 Inspiration Foundation — inspirationfoundation.org
👤 Isaac Shapiro — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isaac-shapiro
👤 Mike Ghesser — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-ghesser-b837a552
👤 Evan Rosenblum — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/evan-rosenblum-141601237

RESOURCES…
▫️ Learn about the Inspiration Seal — inspirationfoundation.org
▫️ Clean Logic accessible products — cleanlogic.com
...more
21min
October 13, 2025 How Accessible Technology Gave My Nonverbal Daughter a Voice
In this powerful episode of Driven by Purpose, Evan Rosenblum introduces his daughter, Sydney, who was born at 25 weeks and lives with severe cerebral palsy. Though nonverbal, Sydney communicates with a POD communication device, and what she has to say will blow you away. Evan walks us through the emotional journey of learning his daughter had brain damage, meeting a communication specialist, and finally watching Sydney thrive as she jokes, requests music, shares stories, and connects with the world through her adaptive device.
We also get to hear directly from Sydney herself, as she lights up the screen with humor, intelligence, and joy. This is more than tech; it’s a transformation. And a powerful reminder: nonverbal doesn't mean voiceless.

SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT…

📱 Follow @drivenbypurposepodcast on all platforms
🧼 Clean Logic — cleanlogic.com
🌟 Inspiration Foundation — inspirationfoundation.org
👤 Isaac Shapiro — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isaac-shapiro
👤 Mike Ghesser — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-ghesser-b837a552
👤 Evan Rosenblum — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/evan-rosenblum-141601237

RESOURCES…
▫️ Learn about the Inspiration Seal — inspirationfoundation.org
▫️ Clean Logic accessible products — cleanlogic.com
...more
20min
October 06, 2025 Accessibility Is Everyone’s Responsibility
In this powerful episode of Driven By Purpose, co-host Evan Rosenbaum opens up about his new role as the Inclusion Chair at his daughter's school and the emotional toll of being a constant advocate for accessibility. Alongside Isaac and Mike, the team explores what true community support looks like, why everyday actions matter, and how well-meaning people can still get it wrong.
They dive into stories of parking violations, emotional labor, physical tolls, and cultural stigma — all while challenging listeners to step up and support families raising kids with disabilities. This is an honest, vulnerable, and deeply moving conversation that calls for collective action.

▫️ What advocacy feels like as a caregiver
▫️ Real-life challenges around accessibility
▫️ Why it’s exhausting to be “the only voice”
▫️ How communities can step up
▫️ The power of empathy over pity

SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT…

📱 Follow @drivenbypurposepodcast on all platforms
🧼 Clean Logic — cleanlogic.com
🌟 Inspiration Foundation — inspirationfoundation.org
👤 Isaac Shapiro — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isaac-shapiro
👤 Mike Ghesser — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-ghesser-b837a552
👤 Evan Rosenblum — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/evan-rosenblum-141601237

RESOURCES…
▫️ Learn about the Inspiration Seal — inspirationfoundation.org
▫️ Clean Logic accessible products — cleanlogic.com
...more
25min
September 29, 2025 No Greatness Without Goodness
In this raw and powerful episode, Randy shares his deeply personal journey from a childhood marked by trauma, loss, and instability to a life anchored in purpose and service.
After years of surviving foster care, the loss of loved ones, incarceration, and systemic injustice, Randy has found strength in vulnerability and healing in storytelling. This episode is a tribute to resilience, mental health advocacy, and the power of second chances.
SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT…
📱 Follow @drivenbypurposepodcast on all platforms
🧼 Clean Logic — cleanlogic.com
🌟 Inspiration Foundation — inspirationfoundation.org
👤 Isaac Shapiro — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isaac-shapiro
👤 Mike Ghesser — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-ghesser-b837a552
👤 Evan Rosenblum — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/evan-rosenblum-141601237
RESOURCES…
▫️ Learn about the Inspiration Seal — inspirationfoundation.org
▫️ Clean Logic accessible products — cleanlogic.com
...more
35min
September 22, 2025 Accessible Dreams: How Morgan Inspired a Movement
In this episode of Driven by Purpose, Gordon shares his emotional journey as a father to a medically complex child. What began with fear and survival mode became a story of advocacy, resilience, and unwavering faith.
From hospital rooms to heartbreaking decisions, Gordon opens up about the realities of caring for a child with severe disabilities — and what it takes to show up every single day.
SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT…
📱 Follow @drivenbypurposepodcast on all platforms
🧼 Clean Logic — cleanlogic.com
🌟 Inspiration Foundation — inspirationfoundation.org
👤 Isaac Shapiro — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isaac-shapiro
👤 Mike Ghesser — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-ghesser-b837a552
👤 Evan Rosenblum — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/evan-rosenblum-141601237

RESOURCES…
▫️ Learn about the Inspiration Seal — inspirationfoundation.org
▫️ Clean Logic accessible products — cleanlogic.com
...more
34min

FAQs about Driven by Purpose:

How many episodes does Driven by Purpose have?

The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.