podcast_episode / 3d ago
In this raw and riveting episode of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses welcome the unforgettable Dr. Charles Powell—a blind legal consultant, business owner, and fierce advocate for accessibility and policy reform. Dr. Powell shares his powerful journey from sudden vision loss due to retinitis pigmentosa to battling alcoholism, identity loss, and depression—and ultimately rising with the help of his fiancée, his daughter, and a newfound community. With candor and humor, he takes listeners through the darkest day of his life and the transformation that followed. <br>
This is the real story—what most people don’t hear afte...
podcast_episode / 3d ago
In this inspiring second part of our conversation with Dr. Charles Powell, we dive deeper into his story of perseverance, grit, and triumph over systemic barriers. From taking the ADA bus to business college to washing dishes at Chick-fil-A while earning his third master’s degree, Dr. Powell shows us what it really means to defy expectations. When the world wouldn't hire him, he founded Divine Visions, a legal consulting business rooted in justice, faith, and service. <br>
Dr. Powell unpacks the stigma blind individuals face in employment and challenges the notion of being "overqualified." He also shares the heartwarming st...
podcast_episode / 3d ago
In this powerful conclusion to our three-part series with Dr. Charles Powell, we dive into his inspiring story of perseverance, professionalism, and pride. Charles shares a transformative moment in his career—an interview that turned into a life-changing opportunity with one of the largest oil and gas companies in the country. With authenticity and passion, he breaks down the stereotypes placed on the blind community—both from the outside world and within. <br>
We talk about technology, independence, appearance, work ethic, and the need to raise the bar—not just for others to see what’s possible, but so our own comm...
podcast_episode / 3d ago
<p>Dr. Charles “Charlie” Powell joins the VET S.O.S. Network on The Scoop to dive deep into PTSD, veteran mental health, and the realities of healing beyond traditional systems.</p><p>After serving as a combat medic, Naval officer, and physician, Dr. Powell shares how years of silent suffering led him to new perspectives on trauma, recovery, and purpose—and why community and awareness save lives.</p><p>In this episode, we explore:<br>• PTSD stigma and invisible wounds<br>• Why mental health treatment must evolve<br>• Alternative paths to healing trauma<br>• The story behind Healing Heroes: No Mind Left B...
podcast_episode / 3d ago
<p>🚨NOW STREAMING🚨 BASIA TV PODCAST 🎙️ </p><p>🎙️EPISODE: ETIENNE CHARLES ~ THE CARIBBEAN TRUMPET KING! </p><p>Now streaming on the Basia TV Podcast… an unforgettable conversation with Caribbean trumpet legend Etienne Charles. </p><p></p><p>In this powerful interview, Basia sits down with one of the Caribbean’s most accomplished and intentional musical minds — a Juilliard-trained trumpeter from Trinidad and Tobago, global performer, educator, and cultural storyteller whose work continues to carry the sound of the Caribbean onto world stages. </p><p></p><p>This is more than a conversation about jazz… it’s a conversation about legacy, identity, excellence, and...