Episodes

From TBI to SLP: How an Injury Set a Career Trajectory with Joyce Ko
May 4, 2026

From TBI to SLP: How an Injury Set a Career Trajectory with Joyce Ko

Our hosts kick off this episode with some important tips and information for folks working in the disability community. This is followed by a fascinating discussion between Mai Ling and our guest, Joyce Ko, who joins the show...

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What Corporate America Gets Wrong About Blind Professionals with Kirk Adams
April 13, 2026

What Corporate America Gets Wrong About Blind Professionals with Kirk…

Today, James shares a great conversation with Dr. Kirk Adams, PhD, with us on the podcast. Kirk Adams is the founder of Innovative Impact LLC, through which he consults with corporate clients on diversity, inclusivity, and eq...

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Building a Medical Specialty in Egypt from the Ground Up with Tamer Abou-Elsaad
March 2, 2026

Building a Medical Specialty in Egypt from the Ground Up with Tamer A…

Our guest for today’s episode of the Xceptional Leaders podcast is one who undoubtedly exemplifies that label, Dr. Tamer Abou-Elsaad. He is a professor of Phoniatrics at Mansoura University in Mansoura, Egypt. He joins Mai Li...

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Helping Parkinson’s Patients Regain and Retain Speech with Samantha Elandary
Feb. 9, 2026

Helping Parkinson’s Patients Regain and Retain Speech with Samantha E…

Samantha Elandary has worked exclusively with individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s and related disorders since 1999, and for our first episode of 2026, she joins the show to talk with James about her work. She is the founde...

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