In the search for your dream job, hard work and dedication truly do pay off, a truth vividly embodied by this week’s guest, Brandi Hunter.

 

Serving as the Human Resources Staffing Coordinator at Blind Industries & Services of Maryland (BISM), Brandi shares with Dr. Hoby Wedler her inspiring journey to securing a job she is passionate about. Her path, however, was not always straightforward. She recounts the various positions she navigated before joining BISM, at first, as a sewing machine operator. It was her unwavering optimism, great work, and the exceptional opportunities at BISM that propelled her to her current prestigious position. Brandi also shares the work BISM does on the manufacturing side, as well as the training it provides for people who are blind and visually impaired.

 

Listen in and discover how Brandi’s relentless commitment allowed her to pursue and achieve her career goals. You will discover how working at any of National Industries for the Blind’s associated nonprofit agencies—like BISM—empowers people who are blind and visually impaired and allows them to thrive in roles where their skills are fully utilized and celebrated, so they can reach their full potential.

 

For full transcript and show notes, please visit: https://heardandempowered.org/20