We have a very special theme for episode 153 of The Hidden Workforce!

First, we have Dr. Alan Weintraub, MD. Dr. Weintraub is a leading expert in the field of Neuro Trauma. He led the Brain Injury Program at Craig Hospital for many years of his career and is now the President of the International Brain Injury Association just to name a few of many of his accomplishments. Beyond Dr. Weintraub’s stunning medical career, he is just as incredible of a family man being a wonderful step-father to his step-daughter Kennedy. In this segment, you get two very unique perspectives from Dr. Weintraub sharing his experiences with Kennedy’s condition both as an expert in his medical field as well as her father. You don’t want to miss this!

Next, we throw it back to an interview we heard from Brady Drake, the Assistant Manager at Not Your Average Joe Broken Arrow. Brady is a Traumatic Brain Injury survivor after experiencing a construction site accident while pursuing his undergraduate degree. That didn’t stop Brady from pivoting and redefining his purpose and impact. Brady is a shining example of defying the odds, finding purpose in his story, and making a difference every day- every where he goes. He is a joy to be around and we couldn’t be more proud of all he has accomplished and all he has yet to accomplish!

Grab some tissues and enjoy the show!

We also get to hear remote reporter Alex Weddington’s new segment “What Alex is Watching!” As he reviews “10 Cloverfield Lane.”

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We are back this week with a new episode for episode 152 of The Hidden Workforce!

First, Lisa was on the scene and brought us coverage from Oklahoma’s 2024 Governors Disability Employment Awards! Every year, the Governor of the State of Oklahoma honors people with disabilities working in our state as well as the inclusive employers who employ them. Nominations pour in from all over as to who the select few will be for recognization, and this year eastern Oklahoma really showed out! Join us in this segment as we hear from award recipients and attendees to this special event.

We also want to congratulate Rise Staffing’s Griffin Frederick as well as his employer, The Tulsa Zoo on winning their awards from the Governor’s Disability Employment Awards!

Then, we hear from our remote reporter Alex Weddington as he interviews our new Hidden Workforce employee, Jacob Lackey! Jacob graduated from MSU’s Bear Power program with certifications in sound/audio engineering. He has always been fascinated with audio technology and we are thankful to have him on our team!

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We have a unique and insightful segment coming to you for episode 151 of The Hidden Workforce!

Lisa re-connects with her long-time real estate contact and friend, Carolyn Thompson, founder and owner of Nassau Ridge Realty to give us the inside scoop and hidden workforce of inclusion for people with different abilities in the real estate market.

Carolyn runs 6 successful real-estate oriented companies as well as a nonprofit in this sector! You won’t believe the amazing work Carolyn is doing and the advocate she is for people with different abilities to achieve the dream of buying a home.

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Prepare yourself, because episode 150 of The Hidden Workforce will inspire you, empower you, and you might shed a tear or two from the joy this segment will bring you.

Our Host, Lisa Toth, took the whole team to The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges for an amazing onsight interview. We got to chat with the Executive Director, Wendi Fralick, the rehabilitative personal trainer and yoga instructor, Kara, and The Director of Communications, Cherie Rucker.

Tune in to hear all about the amazing work The Center is doing in the Tulsa community, the hope they are instilling for people with physical challenges and the powerful impact they are having on the lives of their members. You’ll hear touching, empowering stories and get the inside scoop on many of the events they host throughout the year- all continuously and passionately serving their members and the mission to impact the lives of people who live with physical challenges.

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We have a special episode this week for episode 149 of The Hidden Workforce!

First, Lisa and Maggie wrap up their deep dive on the DSP shortage in Oklahoma and the unique perspectives they bring from its impact. You may hear some facts you didn’t know and different ways of looking at this conversation in this segment- you don’t want to miss it!

Then we dive in to another part of the hidden workforce, where we hear from very special guest, Mr. Stan Khrapak, leader of the InTulsa Visa Network Program. This remarkable program created by Stan through and sponsored by the George Kaiser Family Foundation is building a lasting legacy in Tulsa by bringing talented foreign nationals into the Tulsa area job market and filling major needs in the tech and STEM industries.

Stan having immigrated from Ukraine as a young boy with an impressive credentialed background knows the value this demographic serves to fill these needs- a topic we know VERY well here at The Hidden Workforce. Join us to hear more about this insightful work happening in the heart of Tulsa!

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We have an important conversation coming to you this weekend on episode 148 of The Hidden Workforce!

Host, Lisa Toth and Co-Host Maggie Bond dive into an important discussion about the shortage of Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in the state of Oklahoma. You’ll hear about Oklahoma’s Called to Care initiative, age gaps in the workforce, insights into the impact of the shortage, and so much more.

Join us in the journey of this conversation, you don’t want to miss this episode!

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This week on Episode 147 we have a very insightful segment that sparks an important conversation mixed with a very fun segment that showcases a special local event right in the heart of Tulsa!

First, Lisa shares a difficult to hear but important podcast segment posted by the Ruderman Family Foundation on their podcast’s new White Papers Segment. One of their goals is to accurately and informatively report cases of people with disabilities being murdered by their caretakers. It is a sensitive topic, but important to cover. This foundation and their intentional research has found shocking and alarming numbers of these instances and expect the victim count to be much higher than reported. Since we, The Hidden Workforce, are a media source amongst being a resource, we want to stand with this initiative that the Ruderman Family Foundation is working to activate which is true transparency, accuracy, professionalism, and credibility within reporting these types of stories and crimes. Disclaimer: There are areas within this segment that are graphic so listener discretion is advised.

Lisa brilliantly segues this discussion into a valuable resource within Oklahoma which is the 2024 Oklahoma Cares’ Oklahoma Family Caregiver Conference. There are resources and respite available here in the state of Oklahoma for caretakers who serve someone who lives with a disability. Admission is free and there are locations state-wide for caretakers of all types to attend.

Then we shift to an uplifting and joyful event that takes place each year in Tulsa speaking with one of our favorite advocates who loves taking to the sky- Erin Strayhorn joins us to share about Challenge Air’s Tulsa Fly Day!

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We have a VERY special feature on episode 146 of The Hidden Workforce.

This is a topic near and dear to us. We’ve talked about it quite a bit on The Hidden Workforce and now we’re seeing this accessibility and inclusion in action- we’re talking Adult Changing Spaces and accessible restroom access at events all over the United States with Momentum Refresh!!

We were fortunate enough to get the inside scoop on this amazing mobile facility with the Executive Director himself, Mr. Dan Lusk! Join us as we talk about how the Oklahoma State Fair is for everyone- and how so many events around the United States are experiencing the incredible accessibility and opportunity Momentum Refresh brings!!

Then remote reporter Alex Weddington takes us to OKC where we hear from his guest, founder and Executive Director of Autism Oklahoma, Melinda Lauffenburger! Melinda shares with us all about Autism Oklahoma, their programs, and why she started this organization so many years ago!

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Episode 145 is an episode PACKED with Art, and it is conducted by none other than our remote reporter Alex Weddington!

First, we hear from Lucas Howard, a local audio engineer with an emphasis on working with EDM who has worked with several groups/bands and is furthering his skills at UCO. We’ll hear about his favorite music, EDM, the projects he is working on now, how furthering his skills and education is going, and more!

Then we’ll hear from well-known Oklahoma-based professional comic book author and graphic novelist, Jerry Bennett! Jerry has illustrated for and collaborated with the best of the best in the industry from professionals in Marvel and DC to creating comic book series with his writing partner. Jerry was even commissioned to create a work for the icon and legend STAN LEE! (The cover art for this reel was created by Jerry Bennett with his comic “Glamorella’s Daughter”)

This is most certainly an episode you don’t want to miss!

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Catch this dynamic work team on episode 144 of The Hidden Workforce!

This week we have Stefanie Pitt and Doug Halvē from SystemOne! SystemOne is a specialized job recruiting firm and at their Oklahoma location, they focus recruiting in finance and accounting, engineering, IT fields, energy, and more! Stefanie and Doug join us giving us insight into their Hidden Workforce world of recruiting as well as the value of inclusive employment for people who live with different abilities in specialized fields!

You don’t want to miss this insightful episode!

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