Driven by Purpose

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

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.

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📱 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

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

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.

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📱 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

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

In this raw and vulnerable roundtable, the Driven by Purpose team opens up about something rarely talked about — caregiver burnout. From sleepless nights and emotional exhaustion to the pressure of constant advocacy, this episode explores the human cost of showing up for someone every day.

Whether you’re a parent, professional, or partner supporting a loved one with a disability, this conversation will make you feel seen.

We dive into:

▫️ The invisible weight of being a caregiver

▫️ The guilt of burnout — and how to name it

▫️ Why disability caregivers often feel forgotten

▫️ What support really looks like (and what it doesn’t)

▫️ How the team is trying to create space for recovery and resilience

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📱 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

In this episode of Driven by Purpose, inclusive fitness coach and founder Ryan Sheedy shares how his experience as a para-athlete and adaptive trainer reshaped his mission to make fitness accessible for all. From creating judgment-free zones to customizing training for every ability, Ryan breaks down how fitness spaces can evolve to support inclusion, confidence, and community.

We dive into:

▫️ Why traditional gyms often exclude people with disabilities

▫️ How Ryan’s own journey inspired a new kind of fitness culture

▫️ The power of language, representation, and adaptive training

▫️ What it takes to create safe, inclusive spaces in wellness

▫️ How purpose fuels every rep, lift, and coaching session

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

In this episode of Driven by Purpose, disability advocate and accessibility expert Ken Anderson shares the hard truths about corporate DEI — and why disability is so often left out of the conversation. From confronting unconscious bias to building real accountability structures, Ken’s story is a powerful call to action for leaders, companies, and communities alike.

We dive into:

▫️ Why disability is still missing in most DEI conversations

▫️ How to build inclusive workforces that go beyond lip service

▫️ The role of accountability and data in lasting change

▫️ Personal experiences that shaped Ken’s passion for advocacy

▫️ How to move from checking boxes to changing culture

SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT…

→ Follow @drivenbypurposepodcast on all platforms

→ Clean Logic — cleanlogic.com

→ Inspiration Foundation — inspirationfoundation.org

→ Isaac Shapiro — LinkedIn

→ Mike Ghesser — LinkedIn

→ Evan Rosenblum — LinkedIn

RESOURCES…

→ Learn about the Inspiration Seal — inspirationfoundation.org

→ Clean Logic accessible products — cleanlogic.com

In this deeply personal episode, Evan Rosenblum opens up about the emotional toll of losing a trusted caretaker for his daughter, Sydney, who lives with severe cerebral palsy. He shares what it feels like when a child who depends on someone for daily survival is suddenly abandoned — and how it affects the whole family.

We explore:

▫️ What happens when a caretaker ghosts a child with a disability

▫️ Why transitions in care must include dignity, respect, and closure

▫️ The difference between treating someone like a person vs. a gig

▫️ How Evan’s powerful open letter became a wake-up call to the care industry

▫️ What every aspiring caregiver needs to understand before taking the job

SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT…

→ Follow @drivenbypurposepodcast on all platforms

→ Clean Logic — cleanlogic.com

→ Inspiration Foundation — inspirationfoundation.org

→ Isaac Shapiro — LinkedIn

→ Mike Ghesser — LinkedIn

→ Evan Rosenblum — LinkedIn

RESOURCES…

→ Learn about the Inspiration Seal — inspirationfoundation.org

→ Clean Logic accessible products — cleanlogic.com

In this episode of Driven by Purpose, CleanLogic co-founders Mike and Isaac sit down with Evan to unpack what it really means to start a purpose-driven business. From early days of struggle and sacrifice to building a company that provides meaningful work for people with disabilities, this conversation dives deep into the mindset, risks, and rewards of aligning profit with purpose.

We explore:

▫️ What defines a purpose-driven business

▫️ How to stay financially sustainable while doing good

▫️ The emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship

▫️ Building a business that serves both customers and community

▫️ Lessons learned from 25 years of purpose-driven leadership

SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT…

→ Follow @drivenbypurposepodcast on all platforms

→ Clean Logic — cleanlogic.com

→ Inspiration Foundation — inspirationfoundation.org

→ Isaac Shapiro — LinkedIn

→ Mike Ghesser — LinkedIn

→ Evan Rosenblum — LinkedIn

RESOURCES…

→ Learn about the Inspiration Seal — inspirationfoundation.org

→ Clean Logic accessible products — cleanlogic.com