Human Potential At Work

Join host Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global Impact and co-founder of Billion Strong, in a conversation with a business leader, and climate and equalities campaigner, Paul Polman. As the former Unilever CEO and leader of the UN Global Compact, Paul shares insights on leadership, inclusion, and the power of empowering billions of people with disabilities. Dive into Paul's journey, his work with the Kilimanjaro Blind Trust, and support for the Valuable 500. Discover how courageous companies and organizations can transform society and create a more inclusive, sustainable world by adopting a net positive mindset, as outlined in Paul's book, "Net Positive" . This episode will inspire and challenge you to become a part of the change and join the movement for equality and climate action.

Digital Health Leader Dipu Patel joins the program to discuss the intersection of digital health and improving patient experiences. 

Peter Torres Fremlin joins the program to discuss his newsletter, Disability Debrief, which is dedicated to helping people keep up with disability news from around the world and the people that are making change happen. 

Donna Bungard, Indeed's Senior Accessibility Program Manager for Marketing, joins the program to discuss how Indeed is supporting Disability Inclusive Employment. 

This episode features a conversation with Auricle CEO Pedro Costa. Auricle is an audio startup that is on a mission to bring out a completely novel and fresh concept of a personal audio consumer electronics product that uses open-ear bone-conduction headphones. 

Regina Blye, Chief Program and Policy Officer for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, joins the program to provide an overview of the work that the Foundation is doing. Regina also discusses the challenges that people with spinal cord injuries face and the policy changes that are needed to help those individuals increase their quality of life. 

Disability Advocate Jessica Lopez joins the program. Born without hands and feet, Jessica's lived experience as a disabled woman informs her advocacy for more inclusive and accessible education and workforces.

Tune in as Jason Taylor, Chief Innovation Strategist and advisor to UsableNet CEO joins the program to discuss the 2022 ADA Digital Accessibility Lawsuit Report. 

Join Alisha Bee Forrester Scott and Debra Ruh as they discuss the importance of staying close and working together to be servant leaders. Learn more about Ruh Global Impact and Billion Strong, an identity and empowerment organization designed to bring the billions of voices of persons with disabilities together.

In this episode of Human Potential At Work, Debra Ruh and LaMondre Pough discuss the importance of identity and empowerment for persons with disabilities. They also introduce Billion Strong officially as a 501 C3 organization designed to bring the billions of voices of persons with disabilities together. Join the global community and donate at billion-strong.org.

In this episode of Human Potential at Work, we speak with Estela Lugo, a leader in the disability rights movement. Estela shares her story of how she became an advocate for persons with disabilities and how she is working to empower them. We also discuss the importance of collaboration and how we can all work together to create a more inclusive world.

Debra Ruh and April Durrett discuss how Deem positively impacts the world. Learn about the importance of creating inclusive workplaces, how to make sure initiatives are successful, and how to join the Billion Strong global community. Plus, find out more about Deem at www.deem.com.

In this episode of Human Potential at Work, Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global Impact and executive chair of Billion Strong, interviews Cam Beaudoin, founder of Accelerated Accessibility. Cam shares his expertise on accessibility and accommodations in the workplace, providing tips for both employers and employees on how to disclose and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities. He emphasizes the importance of starting somewhere, no matter how small, and breaking down accessibility tasks into bite-sized deliverables. Cam also discusses the negative impact of criticism and how it can discourage organizations from making progress in accessibility. Tune in to learn more about how to accelerate accessibility in your workplace and make it a more inclusive environment for all.

In this episode of Human Potential At Work, we hear from disability rights advocate Emily Ladau as she talks about her journey, her work in the disability community, and how everyone can become part of the global movement to empower people with disabilities. Learn more about Emily and her work at www.emilyladau.com and join the Billion Strong global community to donate and support persons with disabilities at www.billion-strong.org.

In this episode of Human Potential At Work, host Debra Ruh sits down with Kendra Kroll, CEO of Undercover Solutions and creator of PortaPocket. The two discuss Kendra's journey in the special events industry and how she developed her innovative product that promotes inclusivity and empowerment for all. Tune in to learn more about Kendra's story and how you can support the cause of inclusion and empowerment for persons with disabilities at Billion Strong.

In today´s episode, Debra interviews Martin Byrial, a composer who understands the power of music to transform emotions and heal people. He shares his story of how music has helped him through tough times and how it can help others find their strength and potential. This episode discusses how music can be used for personal and professional growth.

In this episode, Debra Interviews Dan Bena, Award-winning Purpose, ESG, and CSR Executive (former PepsiCo), Coach & Mentor. They go over Dan´s career, and his new book 500 words or less available here: https://www.danbena.com/, and they also dive deep into the work his wife is doing to support the aging population.

In this episode, Debra interviews Axel Leblois about the M-Enabling Summit 2022, the 10th anniversary of this great event. This year the topic of the summit is "Digital Inclusion: Strategies for Equal Opportunities." The event will have some incredible speakers and great surprises for everyone. To register go to m-enabling.com

In this episode, Debra interviews Jodie Greer a holistic disability inclusion consultant enabling organizations that care about enabling their staff, their customers and their business. They talk about the world of disability advocacy and consultancy and what being #PeopleSmart means. 

 In this episode, Debra interviews Charlotte DalesCEO and one of the co-founders of Inclusively an inclusion platform that empowers employers with accommodations insights, access, training, and support they need to attract and retain previously untapped talent.

In this episode, Debra interviews Carol Van Den Hende an entrepreneurial, inspiring leader who unlocks the optimism and opportunity of the future through my creative hats in global business and in the community. They talk about her role on Mars, her new book, and everything in between. 

In this episode, Debra interviews Eric Jorgensen, creator of True North Disability Planning, an organization that helps families and professionals navigate the maze of benefits, resources, and services available to those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. You can learn more about his efforts at his website: https://truenorthdisabilityplanning.com/

 In this episode, Debra interviews Graeme Moffat and Kate Nash from Purple Space, the world's only professional development hub for disability network leaders; they dive deep into the new book Purple Space and what Employee Resource Groups can do to keep the momentum going. 

In this episode, Debra interviews Tiffany Yu, CEO & founder of Diversability, an award-winning social enterprise to elevate disability pride, and the founder of the Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter. They go over Tiffany´s story and what Diversability is doing for the community of people with disabilities. 

In this episode, Debra interviews Neil Charles Milliken, VP and Global Head of Accessibility for Atos; they go over the role a division like Neil's has in such a large organization, the nuances around accessibility, and how it helps everyone not just people with disabilities.  Remember that Neil Milliken, Debra Ruh, and Antonio Santos also have a show called AXSChat, which is also the biggest tweetchat in the world, and you can go and learn more about it here: http://www.axschat.com/.  

In this episode, Debra interviews Arslan Abtahi M.D., who is at the intersection of science, technology, sustainability, entertainment, and social entrepreneurship. In this episode, they dive deep into the environment around people and how smart cities can help remove barriers for all. 

In this episode, Debra interviews Tamyah Jordan, a visually impaired model and advocate. They dive into her experience in the modeling industry and how anyone can pursue their dream. 

In this episode, Debra interviews Denise Reed Lamoreaux, Director of Equity & Belonging at Zillow, a tech real-estate marketplace company; in this conversation, they go over what is needed in this role and how she is helping make Zillow a better, more inclusive company overall. 

 In this episode, Debra is joined by Richard Streitz, who first started working with accessibility, universal design concepts, and processes 30 years ago while as a Walt Disney Imagineer. He is now one of the world´s experts in Smart Cities and Metaverse, incorporating those concepts into those emerging conversations. In this conversation, they explore the topic of Human-Centric design and how it can change the future. 

 In this episode, Dr. LaMondre Pough joined Debra to go over the mission of Billion Strong and how this new organization connects people with disabilities to each other in the community. It is connecting people with companies, governments, and other non-profit organizations that all work in support of people with disabilities or in support of humanity as a whole.

In today´s episode Debra Interviews Rupert Roniger Chief Executive Officer at LIGHT FOR THE WORLD an organization whose goal is to improve health systems in the poorest regions of the world, enable education for all, and amplify the voices of people with disabilities in the workplace and beyond. This conversation is all about everyone can engage to create a more inclusive society. 

Patti Ashley joins Debra Ruh again to talk about the realities of grief and its relation to love; complicated grief is not easy. Debra shares a lot about her experience with the loss of her husband in a robust conversation that will help anyone that has dealt or is dealing with grief from losing a loved one.    Check out these episodes where Ashley is featured on HPAW:    #227: How to Heal From Grief and Loss #235: Parenting During a Pandemic #248: Staying Grounded and Living Authentically in the New Year #268: Taking Care of Our Emotions

In today´s episode, Debra interviews Dave Dame, a seasoned technology executive who is passionate about designing and developing hardware and software for users of all abilities. And they go over the state of accessibility and diversity, and inclusion in a fascinating conversation. 

In this episode, Debra is joined by Tiffany Eickhoff, a Paraprofessional at the Special School District of St. Louis County; they discuss Tiffany's lived experiences with disabilities and provide recommendations, What people with disabilities that are really struggling to get accepted in school and in college, or even be included in the workforce in meaningful ways. 

In this episode, Debra is joined by Doug Foresta, self-described as a doorman turned therapist turned podcaster, who joins Debra Ruh again to go over one of the most relevant topics in recent years, Trauma, PTSD, and its myriad implications in the lives of everyone. The world seems to be more and more filled with Traumatic events and we need to ensure that we understand it so that we are able to keep living. 

Today's guest is Shari Foos and she is the creator of the narrative, thenarrativemethod.org they dive into  the social justice aspect of teaching empathy to doctors, making doctors aware of the person and the whole person, and not to just see people as their diagnosis.

John Mallett, America's Mortgage Coach, joins the program for a second time and goes over some of the crucial facts surrounding homeownership and the steps necessary to get there. Millennials are the largest demographic group buying homes, even if we all believe it is impossible. If you are looking for more information, find John on Social media or listen to his previous episode on https://www.ruhglobal.com/291-creating-equity-in-home-ownership/

In this special episode celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), Debra interviews John Samuel, co-founder of ablr, a Disability Inclusion, and Digital Accessibility company; they go over the personal story of John and the importance of making accessibility available across the board for Inclusion of the community of people with disabilities to be possible.   

In today´s episode, Debra interviews Funmi Lawal, founder and inventor of CLIP-KNIX, the fantastic company that creates adaptive front fastening underwear; they go through the difficulties in setting up a business as a person with a disability and how we can support them. Please visit: https://www.clip-knix.biz/

In today´s episode, Debra talks to Gareth, Director at Ab11y.com and The Readability Group, and Ex-Head of UX Design and Accessibility at the BBC. They go over the importance of making Accessibility a sustainable component of business and the tools that Gareth and his teams are creating to advance accessibility. 

In today´s episode, Debra interviews Hilton Supra, Vice-Chair of Ztudium; they explore the power of technology in empowering people worldwide to create positive change.  With fascinating points around the metaverse, blockchain, and other emerging technologies, this is a must-hear conversation for anyone interested in the intersection between social good and the future of technology. 

In today´s episode, Debra talks to Beatriz Gonzalez, Head of Accessibility & Digital Inclusion Central Europe at Atos, and they go in-depth into the reality of incorporating accessibility in big organizations and some of the best practices that we should apply when working on accessibility.    Do not forget to follow Beatriz on Twitter @ and on LinkedIn @ where she will have updates on her upcoming courses. 

In today´s episode, Debra features Martine Kalaw from Martine Kalaw Enterprises, a boutique firm that supports human resources professionals to gain confidence in driving diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workspaces. They explore the principles that make this work a reality and about her book  The ABCs of Diversity, a Manager's Guide to Diversity Equity Inclusion, available on Amazon. 

This episode features an interview with Okezue Bell, a junior in high school who is working on projects including neuroengineering research, developing prosthetics and engaging in genetics research. Okezue's interview will give you faith and hope in the emerging workforce!   

This episode features an interview with Aidan Healy, Founder and Chairman at Healy Consultants Group , as he reveals why senior leaders should care about neurodiversity. Discover examples of positive adjustments for those with neurodifferences, and how organizations can engage line managers. 

In this episode you'll hear from Larry Guterman, co-founder of SonicCloud, as he provides an overview of SonicCloud and how it helps personalize sound for people with all degrees of hearing loss. 

This episode is hosted by LaMondre Pough, CEO of Billion Strong, and features a conversation with Morten Bonde, author of the book "Sentenced to Blindness Now What?" as he discusses his journey of being diagnosed with an incurable eye disease that is causing him to go blind. Morten shares tips for how to successfully navigate change as well as how to address and overcome fear.