In 2008, Ian Mackay hit a tree while cycling and suffered a C2 C3 spinal cord injury. Paralyzed from the neck down and on a ventilator for a year, his future looked nothing like the one he had planned.

Today, he has traveled more than 36,000 miles in a mouth controlled power wheelchair.

In this episode of Driven By Purpose, Ian shares how he went from deep depression to building Ian’s Ride, a nonprofit movement creating accessible trail experiences, influencing infrastructure policy, and setting a Guinness World Record for the farthest distance traveled in 24 hours in a mouth controlled power wheelchair.

This conversation is about resilience, technology, community, and redefining what’s possible.

In this episode, we cover:

▫️ The cycling accident that changed everything

▫️ Living with a C2 C3 spinal cord injury

▫️ How sip and puff wheelchair technology works

▫️ Consulting with Apple to improve hands free accessibility

▫️ Riding across Washington state and along the Great American Rail Trail

▫️ Setting and reclaiming a Guinness World Record

▫️ Building Ian’s Ride and creating accessible outdoor experiences

▫️ Advice for those newly navigating spinal cord injury

Ian’s story highlights resilience, innovation, and the power of community. His journey shows what is possible when technology, support, and determination align.

If this episode inspires you, like the video, subscribe to Driven By Purpose, and share it with someone who needs hope today.

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What would you do if someone told you to your face that you would never be promoted or paid fairly because you’re blind?

That’s exactly what happened to Jeremy Grandstaff. Instead of backing down, he used it as fuel. In this episode of Driven By Purpose, Jeremy shares his powerful story of resilience, leadership, and why hiring people with disabilities is not charity. It’s culture changing work.

Now serving as Executive Director of the Inspiration Foundation, Jeremy is on a mission to increase employment for people with disabilities by 10 percent and challenge outdated thinking in the workplace.

In this episode, we explore:

▫️ What it felt like to be told he would never be promoted because of his blindness

▫️ How his parents’ mindset shaped his confidence and independence

▫️ The hidden bias that still exists in today’s workplaces

▫️ Why collaboration between nonprofits, government, and business is critical

▫️ How the Inspiration Foundation plans to increase disability employment by 10 percent

Jeremy’s story is honest, challenging, and inspiring. If you care about leadership, purpose, and creating opportunity, this conversation is for you.

If you believe employment should be inclusive, like this video, subscribe to Driven By Purpose, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

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👤 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

Most of us take sight for granted. Now hundreds of business leaders in Bentonville are about to give it up for 75 minutes.

Dining in the Dark is one of the most powerful events of the year. Executives are blindfolded for an entire meal to experience what life without sight feels like. It is uncomfortable. It is eye opening. And it changes people.

This year’s event, presented by Walmart, goes beyond inspiration. It is about turning empathy into action and building real champions for disability inclusion inside major organizations.

In this episode of Driven By Purpose, we explore:

▫️ How Dining in the Dark started and why it has become one of the most impactful events we host

▫️ What business leaders actually experience during the blindfolded dinner

▫️ Why vision loss is one of the most feared disabilities and what that reveals about independence

▫️ How the Inspiration Foundation SEAL and executive roundtable are creating a practical playbook for companies

▫️ Why honoring Walmart’s Accessibility Center of Excellence matters for the future of inclusive business

The goal is simple.

Create perspective.

Spark conversation.

Give leaders the tools to go back to their companies and actually do something with what they felt in that room.

If you care about purpose driven leadership, inclusive hiring, and creating opportunity for people with disabilities, this episode is for you.

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👤 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

If your child has learning challenges, the IEP process can feel overwhelming and adversarial. In this episode of Driven By Purpose, educational therapist Karina Mamoon shares nearly two decades of experience helping families secure the services their children are legally entitled to.

Karina breaks down how parents can prepare for IEP meetings, advocate effectively, and avoid common mistakes that delay or limit support. The conversation also explores stigma, denial, and why early intervention can dramatically change a child’s long-term outcomes.

This episode is essential listening for parents navigating special education, learning differences, dyslexia, attention challenges, and executive functioning struggles.

In this episode, we cover:

▫️What parents should know before starting the IEP process

▫️How to request evaluations and document everything properly

▫️Why early intervention is critical for long-term success

▫️How school-based services differ from private educational therapy

▫️Removing shame and stigma around learning differences

▫️Teaching children to self-advocate and build confidence

Subscribe for more conversations about purpose, disability advocacy, and helping people with disabilities live better lives.

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👤 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

In this episode of Driven By Purpose, Evan Rosenblum and Isaac Shapiro unpack what it means to be accidentally offensive in the disability community. Through real stories involving their families, they explain why well-meaning comments can still cause harm, how to redirect conversations respectfully, and how education can turn uncomfortable moments into genuine connection.

From talking about someone instead of to them, to harmful language like the R-word, to labeling people with disabilities as “inspirational” just for existing, this episode offers honest guidance on how to do better without fear.

This conversation is about learning, listening, and meeting people where they are.

We explore:

▫️ What “accidentally offensive” really looks like in everyday life

▫️ Why people talk past individuals with disabilities instead of engaging them

▫️ How to respond when curiosity crosses the line

▫️ The harm behind offensive language, even when not directed at someone

▫️ Why calling someone “inspirational” can miss the point

▫️ How inclusive schools shape empathy and real-world understanding

▫️ A powerful story of a student using a 3D printer to help a classmate

If you want to be respectful, inclusive, and supportive without feeling awkward or afraid to say the wrong thing, this episode is for you.

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👤 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

In this inspiring episode of Driven By Purpose, hosts Evan Rosenblum and Isaac Shapiro sit down with Dr. Kirk Adams, former CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind, to explore his remarkable journey from childhood blindness to national leadership. As the successor to Helen Keller’s iconic organization, Dr. Adams shares how purpose, resilience, and inclusion can transform both lives and workplaces.

We explore:

 ▫️How losing his sight at age five shaped Dr. Adams’s resilience and leadership journey

 ▫️Lessons from Helen Keller’s legacy and the impact of the American Foundation for the Blind

 ▫️Why hiring people with disabilities strengthens companies and culture

 ▫️The mission behind Innovative Impact and how it’s driving employment inclusion

 ▫️How empathy, purpose, and high expectations empower communities to thrive

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👤 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

In this episode of Driven by Purpose, Isaac, Evan, and Mike continue their candid discussion on what it really means to run a purpose-driven business. This second half of the conversation goes deeper into how to build a team that reflects your values, scale impact without losing your mission, and stay true to your “why” even when the pressure hits.

Whether you're running a brand or just getting started, this is the unfiltered blueprint for leading with purpose.

We explore:

▫️ Why hiring for mission fit beats resume credentials

▫️ How to scale without sacrificing soul

▫️ The tension between visibility and vulnerability

▫️ Why storytelling is central to trust and connection

▫️ What keeps founders grounded through growth

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👤 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

Hiring people with disabilities is not charity. It is a competitive advantage. Tom Gustafson shares how he launched disability hiring initiatives at Sephora, Bed Bath and Beyond, and now Dollar Tree. We unpack what actually moves leaders off the fence, how to partner with state agencies and consultants, and the metrics that prove this works. If you need a first step and a clear why, this episode gives you both.

We explore:

▫️ The real blocker behind inaction and how leaders reframe fear into action

▫️ How grants, job coaches, and smart partnerships make programs cost neutral

▫️ Building pipelines with state voc rehab, schools, and local organizations

▫️ The four metrics that show inclusion drives performance

▫️ Why ego-free collaboration between business and government changes everything

Presented by Clean Logic. If this helped, like, subscribe, and share it with a leader who needs to hear it. Tell us your first step in the comments.

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👤 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

In this episode of Driven by Purpose, Isaac, Evan, and Mike sit down for a behind-the-scenes conversation about what it means to truly build a purpose-led business. From hiring and marketing to scaling and storytelling, they pull back the curtain on their own experiences and reflect on what’s working, and what’s not, in today’s landscape of impact-driven brands.

This episode kicks off a special two-part series exploring how businesses can align values, vision, and action to create more than just a product; they create change.

We explore:

▫️ The tension between profit and purpose

▫️ What inclusive hiring actually looks like on the ground

▫️ Why “marketing with soul” matters more than ever

▫️ How to communicate values without sounding performative

▫️ The real impact of small choices—like font size and accessibility

▫️ What the next generation expects from purpose-led companies

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👤 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

In this episode of Driven by Purpose, Evan, Isaac, and Mike are joined by Jason Frazier—former ESPN producer, CEO of MindsEye Radio, and beat baseball coach—to spotlight one of the most incredible adaptive sports in the world: Beep Baseball. Designed for athletes with visual impairments, beep ball is baseball reimagined with blindfolds, buzzing bases, and players who hit and sprint without sight. But this isn’t just about sport. It’s about identity, community, and purpose.

We explore:

▫️ The rules, gear, and competitive structure of beep baseball

▫️ Why it's harder than you think—and how players train

▫️ Hall of Famer Ethan Johnston’s story of survival and purpose

▫️ Accessibility challenges: why a beep ball costs $40

▫️ How to support teams, leagues, and next-gen innovation in adaptive sports

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👤 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