Sandy Halperin DDS – Persevering with Dementia – A Journey from the Clinic to National Advocacy In a moving episode of the InVisible InCourage Show, Wayne Connell, founder of the Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA), sat down with Sandy Halperin to discuss a life transformed by a series of profound, yet invisible, health challenges. Sandy’s story […]
Patrick Williams – Purpose Driven Leadership Transforming Passion into Healthy Spaces In a recent episode of the InVisible InCourage Show, host Wayne Connell, founder and CEO of the Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA), sat down with Patrick Williams, the President and CEO of the PRK Williams Companies. Their conversation centered on a powerful theme: how purpose-driven […]
Embracing Your Voice: Stuttering as an Invisible Disability and the Path to Becoming a Limitless Leader In a recent episode of the InVisible InCourage SHOW podcast, host and IDA Executive Director, Jess Stainbrook welcomed a remarkable guest whose life story reframes how we view communication and leadership. Dr. Saundra Russell-Smith, author of Limitless Leader: Leading […]
Navigating Social Security Benefits: A Guide for Individuals with Invisible Disabilities The world of disability benefits can be complex, especially for individuals managing invisible disabilities. These are conditions that aren’t immediately apparent but significantly impact a person’s daily life and ability to work, such as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, lupus, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, and long […]
Time is Our Most Precious Commodity: Brian J Esposito Brian Esposito, CEO of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises, is a prominent figure in the worlds of entrepreneurship and technology. His journey, however, is not just one of business success, but also a deeply personal one shaped by his upbringing, health challenges, and a steadfast commitment to helping […]
One Tough Cookie: The Story of Isabella Sementilli Isabella Sementilli‘s life was changed in an instant in the fifth grade when a bully yanked her chair out from under her. The fall left her with a concussion, a fractured tailbone, and neck and back injuries. This incident marked the beginning of what she describes as […]
A Conversation with John O’Leary: Embracing Scars and Finding Awe John O’Leary, a man whose life story is as inspiring as it is challenging, shared his journey and insights on the InVisible InCourage SHOW. From surviving a devastating house fire to becoming a motivational speaker and author, John’s perspective on life, family, and invisible disabilities […]
Justin Monger of MedSure Systems on What is Medicine Management? Justin Monger, founder of MedSure Systems, who spent over three decades in national defense engineering, business development, and executive management at Hughes Aircraft and Raytheon, transitioned into healthcare due to a deeply personal experience. He witnessed his older sister’s lifelong struggles with addiction and mental […]
Emily Cram’s Journey of Courage and Advocacy Living with ERBIN In a world where many illnesses and disabilities are invisible, Emily Cram stands as a beacon of strength and advocacy. As the only woman in the United States diagnosed with ERBIN, a rare connective tissue disorder, Emily’s journey is one of profound challenges, unwavering resilience, […]