Recommended Podcasts and Websites

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Are you blind or have low vision and looking for guidance on career changes, personal development, or preparing for a first career? We’ve compiled a list of podcasts that feature employment stories, career development tips, and insights into how blind and low vision individuals are succeeding in the workplace and life. While some of these are specifically related to blindness, others cover employment in general. 

Many of the following podcasts that focus specifically on blindness feature the stories of individuals who are blind and how they manage their jobs. If you are interested in a specific career as someone who is blind, you may want to reach out to one of the featured guests. 

Try requesting one of the podcasts by name from your preferred smart speaker. 

Podcasts Focusing on Employment and Career Success for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision 

1. Blind Abilities 

• Blind Abilities – Blind Abilities: Podcasts with a Blindness Perspective. This podcast features stories of individuals who are blind and offers valuable insights into the skills necessary for a fulfilling life and career success. 

2. Heard & Empowered 

• Podcast – heardandempowered.org Presented by the National Industries for the Blind (NIB), this podcast offers information on employment supports and highlights how blind individuals achieve success in various jobs. 

3. Let’s get to Work 

• Let’s get to Work  This American Council of the Blind podcast features interviews with blind people who share their stories of success in the workplace. 

4. Where the Blind Work 

• Where the Blind Work YouTube playlist  Produced by the National Federation of the Blind, this podcast features informative interviews with successful blind individuals who are employed. 

Podcasts Featuring Stories and Topics Related to Blindness, with Occasional Employment Focus 

1. Eyes on Success 

• Listening to Eyes On Success While not directly focused on employment, this podcast often features interviews with successfully employed blind individuals and highlights products and services of interest to the blind community. 

2. Reid My Mind 

• Reid My Mind Reid My Mind | A podcast Thomas Reid offers insights on adjusting to blindness and discusses various topics related to blindness, including employment. 

Additional Podcasts on Career Development and Growth 

1. Squiggly Careers 

• Squiggly Careers Podcast — Apple Podcasts  This podcast focuses on navigating the twists and turns of careers, featuring over 450 episodes on career changes, success, and skill-building. 

2. Career Relaunch® 

• The Career Relaunch® podcast hosted by Joseph Liu  This podcast offers valuable insights for individuals seeking to change or launch a new career, making it particularly relevant to those considering career development or embarking on a fresh start. 

3. How to Be Awesome at Your Job 

• How to Be Awesome at Your Job Podcast – Apple Podcasts  This podcast provides practical advice on how to excel in your career, applicable to a range of listeners, including those with visual impairments. 

4. Your Career GPS 

• Your Career GPS Podcast – Apple Podcasts  With over 100 episodes, this podcast explores various aspects of career development, offering valuable tips for overcoming challenges and achieving professional success. 

5. Good Life Project 

• Good Life Project Podcast – Apple Podcasts This podcast takes a holistic approach to life and career success, providing stories and practical advice. 

Whether you’re exploring new career opportunities, navigating accessibility challenges, or simply seeking motivation, these podcasts are valuable resources to help guide you on your journey toward professional success.