Melissa has overcome a lot of things in her life. In this hour, she shares passion for reading and writing, voiceover and broadcasting, and how words and communication might be the most important skill we have to manage our mental health, and build strong friendships with others. Find her on Twitter @morning_song

Mike Parsons is currently a producer at 760 WJR Radio Detroit. In this episode he talks about going from a punk rock kid who really didn’t care about radio, to falling in love with the intimacy of news talk radio. He produces a podcast called pod Suey, and hosts a podcast called, whatever Dave, independently. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Jennifer has a well rounded career, from skills training to her current work for beyond vision as an employment specialist. What I love about this conversation is that we tackle a lot of serious employment concerns and self marketing, but we do so in a practical and respectful way. To get in touch with Jennifer about potential opportunities, call her at 414-335-3762. Or email her, [email protected]

This episode features Scott Gibson, it is archived from mid 2018. We discuss workforce development, and inclusion with people of all abilities for the workforce. Find out more information about a fantastic Maryland, DC, and Virginia area organization called Mellwood at Melwood.org

Though I always talk to my girlfriend Amy Billman around the house, it was interesting to step into the role of professional interviewer to allow Amy the space to share so many unique stories about her perspective regarding compassion, advocacy, and hard work. In this hour we talk about The inspiration she found in studying vocal performance in music and why it is a unique resume skill that should be appreciated. She talks about the opportunity where she was allowed to be a part of helping others with various disabilities accomplish jobs they always wanted to do, and encourages all of us to be ourselves. She is currently co-owner of a business called speed dots, making tactile screen protectors for iPhones helping blind users to be more efficient with their smart phone. For more information about Amy, find her at speeddots.com

Scott Chambers is currently a voice actor in his 30s, with ambition to have many more career paths in his next 30 years of life. The thing I love about this conversation is that it’s not inside baseball, it’s a general overview of who he is, and the industry itself. Hear about Scott moving in to voiceover from radio, and his fascination with airplanes. And to hear more about Scott’s passions for being a Voice actor, world traveler, weather geek, and aviation enthusiast among many other things. www.ScottChambersVO.com is his website. Subscribe to Breaking Bread with Brandon on all your favorite podcast apps, new episodes every Tuesday.

This is a tribute to the late Sarah Ramirez. The interview is from 2017 which took place on my radio show called breaking boundaries on WERa 96.7 Arlington. This episode is about her experience seeking independence as a blind woman in San Diego. My thoughts are with her family and friends at this time, may we all share memories about the good times we had with her. May she always be remembered for her accomplishments, and the things we can learn from her experience.

On this episode, damion and Brandon talk about the importance of mental health and creativity. Damion discusses his 20 plus years as a singer songwriter, score composer for film, and making the transition beyond playing covers during bar gigs. Damion’s new EP, “Shiny Mad”, finds the singer-songwriter putting down his acoustic guitar and assuming the role of producer, programmer, and engineer. Combining synthesizers, organic instruments, catchy melodies, and thoughtful lyrics, Wolfe’s new musical adventure offers a little something for everyone. The singles "You Shine", "Holes In The Moon" and "Wrap You Up" have been receiving radio play in the U.S., Canada and the UK. It's now available on all music streaming services. For more information about Damion Wolfe, visit his website: https://damionwolfe.com/home

On this episode, we talk about the importance of mental health, what it’s like to be a creative, the influence of music, and how they all tie together.