Driven by Purpose

Burnout doesn’t just happen in the office. For many of us, it’s a full-body experience—mental, emotional, physical—that builds quietly until we crash. In this powerful episode of Driven by Purpose, burnout coach Mitch Harrison joins the team to break down the real causes of burnout, what recovery actually looks like, and how to refill your tank before it's empty.

From his own experience as a leader in crisis to coaching high performers across industries, Mitch shares how purpose, permission, and rest are not luxuries—they’re lifelines.

We dive into:

▫️ How bu...

Duration: 00:32:27

In this episode of Driven By Purpose, the team shares an inside look at Dining in the Dark, a groundbreaking sensory event in New York City where business leaders, nonprofit heads, and government officials gathered blindfolded to experience life from a different perspective—and to launch the Inspiration Foundation Seal.

They discuss the vision behind the seal, the emotional power of the event, how companies can get certified, and why disability inclusion is not just the right thing to do—it’s good business.

▫️ The Inspiration Seal explained

▫️ 6 million jobs = a 10% increase in disability emp...

Duration: 00:20:13

In this powerful episode of Driven by Purpose, Evan Rosenblum introduces his daughter, Sydney, who was born at 25 weeks and lives with severe cerebral palsy. Though nonverbal, Sydney communicates with a POD communication device, and what she has to say will blow you away. Evan walks us through the emotional journey of learning his daughter had brain damage, meeting a communication specialist, and finally watching Sydney thrive as she jokes, requests music, shares stories, and connects with the world through her adaptive device.

We also get to hear directly from Sydney herself, as she lights up the...

Duration: 00:19:43

In this powerful episode of Driven By Purpose, co-host Evan Rosenbaum opens up about his new role as the Inclusion Chair at his daughter's school and the emotional toll of being a constant advocate for accessibility. Alongside Isaac and Mike, the team explores what true community support looks like, why everyday actions matter, and how well-meaning people can still get it wrong.

They dive into stories of parking violations, emotional labor, physical tolls, and cultural stigma — all while challenging listeners to step up and support families raising kids with disabilities. This is an honest, vulnerable, and deeply mo...

Duration: 00:24:42

In this raw and powerful episode, Randy shares his deeply personal journey from a childhood marked by trauma, loss, and instability to a life anchored in purpose and service.

After years of surviving foster care, the loss of loved ones, incarceration, and systemic injustice, Randy has found strength in vulnerability and healing in storytelling. This episode is a tribute to resilience, mental health advocacy, and the power of second chances.

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🌟 Inspiration Foundation — inspirationfoundation.org

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Duration: 00:34:32

In this episode of Driven by Purpose, Gordon shares his emotional journey as a father to a medically complex child. What began with fear and survival mode became a story of advocacy, resilience, and unwavering faith.

From hospital rooms to heartbreaking decisions, Gordon opens up about the realities of caring for a child with severe disabilities — and what it takes to show up every single day.

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Duration: 00:33:46

In this raw and vulnerable roundtable, the Driven by Purpose team opens up about something rarely talked about — caregiver burnout. From sleepless nights and emotional exhaustion to the pressure of constant advocacy, this episode explores the human cost of showing up for someone every day.

Whether you’re a parent, professional, or partner supporting a loved one with a disability, this conversation will make you feel seen.

We dive into:

▫️ The invisible weight of being a caregiver

▫️ The guilt of burnout — and how to name it

▫️ Why disability caregivers often feel forgott...

Duration: 00:30:09

In this episode of Driven by Purpose, inclusive fitness coach and founder Ryan Sheedy shares how his experience as a para-athlete and adaptive trainer reshaped his mission to make fitness accessible for all. From creating judgment-free zones to customizing training for every ability, Ryan breaks down how fitness spaces can evolve to support inclusion, confidence, and community.

We dive into:

▫️ Why traditional gyms often exclude people with disabilities

▫️ How Ryan’s own journey inspired a new kind of fitness culture

▫️ The power of language, representation, and adaptive training

▫️ What it takes to create...

Duration: 00:28:24

In this episode of Driven by Purpose, disability advocate and accessibility expert Ken Anderson shares the hard truths about corporate DEI — and why disability is so often left out of the conversation. From confronting unconscious bias to building real accountability structures, Ken’s story is a powerful call to action for leaders, companies, and communities alike.

We dive into:

▫️ Why disability is still missing in most DEI conversations

▫️ How to build inclusive workforces that go beyond lip service

▫️ The role of accountability and data in lasting change

▫️ Personal experiences that shaped Ken’s pa...

Duration: 00:31:57

In this deeply personal episode, Evan Rosenblum opens up about the emotional toll of losing a trusted caretaker for his daughter, Sydney, who lives with severe cerebral palsy. He shares what it feels like when a child who depends on someone for daily survival is suddenly abandoned — and how it affects the whole family.

We explore:

▫️ What happens when a caretaker ghosts a child with a disability

▫️ Why transitions in care must include dignity, respect, and closure

▫️ The difference between treating someone like a person vs. a gig

▫️ How Evan’s powerful op...

Duration: 00:26:25

In this episode of Driven by Purpose, CleanLogic co-founders Mike and Isaac sit down with Evan to unpack what it really means to start a purpose-driven business. From early days of struggle and sacrifice to building a company that provides meaningful work for people with disabilities, this conversation dives deep into the mindset, risks, and rewards of aligning profit with purpose.

We explore:

▫️ What defines a purpose-driven business

▫️ How to stay financially sustainable while doing good

▫️ The emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship

▫️ Building a business that serves both customers and community

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Duration: 00:25:21

In this emotional and deeply personal episode of Driven by Purpose, the hosts confront a critical moment for families of children with disabilities: what happens when the school years end? Known as “falling off the cliff,” this transition marks the loss of essential services, therapies, and structure.

Mike shares how this moment inspired the founding of CleanLogic. Evan opens up about the fear of the unknown. Isaac calls for more companies to hire individuals with disabilities.

If you're a parent, educator, or employer, this episode is for you.

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Duration: 00:27:54

In this episode, Brian Schwartz shares the story of how losing his job during the pandemic led to an unexpected mission: mowing lawns for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities — all for free. What started as a simple act of kindness became a nationwide movement and landed him recognition from the White House. Brian discusses purpose, humility, and how choosing service over ego helped him find peace and direction in uncertain times.

We dive into:

The day he lost his job and why he chose to serveBuilding “I Want to Mow Your Lawn” from a lawnmower and an...

Duration: 00:33:06

In this milestone 10th episode of Driven by Purpose, Evan, Isaac, and Mike sit down to reflect on the powerful stories, moments, and lessons shared across the series so far.

From Offset’s viral moment with Carson at Summerfest to the behind-the-scenes growth of CleanLogic and the Inspiration Foundation, this conversation highlights the real-world impact of inclusive thinking — in business, culture, and community.

We dive into:

The Offset & Carson viral moment and why it matteredAccessibility in live events and everyday designBuilding a workforce where disability is an asset, not a barrierCreating lasting culture through the...

Duration: 00:28:59

In this deeply honest and inspiring episode, journalist, content creator, and disability advocate Chandler Plante shares how a rare illness, two strokes, and the loss of her eye changed her life — and gave her a new mission. What started as TikToks from a hospital bed turned into a platform for advocacy, artistic expression, and disability inclusion.

We dive into:

How Chandler went from trauma to TikTok viralityEmbracing prosthetics as a form of creative identityThe emotional decision to remove her eye — and what came afterFacing online hate and choosing to stay visible anywayHow disability reshaped her writing and...

Duration: 00:28:21

In this emotional episode, former MLB shortstop Royce Clayton joins host Evan Rosenblum to reflect on a life-changing day in Malibu, where Evan’s nonverbal daughter, who has severe cerebral palsy, stood up on a surfboard for the first time through an inclusive surf therapy program. Royce shares how the ocean has helped transform the lives of families through TherAsurf and why this community means so much to him.

We dive into:

How Evan’s daughter surfed for the first time — and why it changed his life The story behind TherAsurf and its impact on families with d...

Duration: 00:12:15

In this episode of Driven by Purpose, renowned journalist and producer Soledad O’Brien opens up about how her personal journey as a mother to a son with hearing loss reshaped the way she tells stories. From her powerful reporting on underrepresented communities to founding her own production company, Soledad shares what it means to lead with purpose, on-camera and off.

We dive into:

How her son’s diagnosis transformed her perspective on disabilityWhy accessible solutions help everyone, not just those with disabilitiesThe moment she realized purpose makes storytelling more powerfulWhat drove her to leave major netw...

Duration: 00:24:08

In this powerful episode of Driven By Purpose, we sit down with Beatriz Shapiro — mother of CleanLogic co-founder Isaac Shapiro — who lost her vision at age seven and never looked back. From working on space shuttle communications to pioneering accessible tech training programs in Arizona, Beatriz shares how she turned adversity into action.

We explore:

Losing her sight and regaining partial visionOvercoming discrimination in the workplaceBuilding Arizona’s first tech center for the blindRaising a purpose-driven entrepreneurWhy independence is vital for people with disabilities

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Duration: 00:33:36

In this powerful episode, Micah Anderson shares the emotional story behind a viral moment that touched hearts around the world. What began as a concert outing with his son Carson, who has cerebral palsy, turned into an unforgettable experience when Offset invited them on stage.

Micah opens up about raising a child with disabilities, why they built their home to be the neighborhood hangout, and how Carson is using his passion for sports cards to bring joy to others.

We dive into:

The spontaneous viral Offset concert moment Carson’s journey with cerebral palsy Pa...

Duration: 00:25:56

In this episode, Isaac, Mike, and Evan sit down for a raw and personal conversation about how becoming fathers to children with disabilities reshaped their lives, careers, and purpose.

We dive into:

The moment each of them realized their work had to changeHow parenting led them to reevaluate success and legacyThe emotional toll of trying to balance ambition with advocacyWhat it means to lead with empathy, especially as men in businessThe power of building a world your child can thrive in — not just survive in

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Duration: 00:36:34

In this episode, Brady Crandall shares how his daughter’s medical challenges inspired him to create Youth Crews — a purpose-driven diaper company revolutionizing care for medically complex children.

We dive into:

The heartbreaking gaps in the diaper industry for kids with disabilitiesHow Brady went from advertising tech to manufacturing life-changing productsThe emotional drive behind his brand and why he’s building more than just a businessGrassroots marketing, building community, and creating products for real peopleAdvice for any parent or founder trying to turn frustration into purpose

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Duration: 00:33:51

In this episode, Evan Rosenblum shares his raw and emotional journey from TMZ executive producer to special needs advocate. We dive into how his daughter Sydney's traumatic birth at 25 weeks changed everything, why he turned down a multimillion-dollar contract extension at TMZ, the moment he realized work was literally killing him (panic attacks in his sleep), how accepting his daughter's cerebral palsy transformed their relationship, the harsh reality that most special needs marriages end in divorce, and why he's now dedicated to being a resource for families navigating the special needs world.

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Duration: 00:28:42

In this episode, Mike Ghesser opens up about how becoming a father to daughter Rosie (who has a migrational disorder) transformed his business approach and life purpose. We explore what "falling off the cliff" means for disabled students after graduation, how Mike decided to create the workplace he wanted for his daughter rather than hope one would exist, why asking employees "what do you need?" led to simple $2 solutions that changed everything, the power of psychological safety in creating inclusive workplaces, and how 40% of their workforce disclosed disabilities - then grew to 54% as more felt safe to share.

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Duration: 00:23:05

In this episode, Isaac Shapiro shares how his mother's blindness inspired him to build Clean Logic into a multimillion-dollar company with a powerful social mission. We dive into why he chose expensive Braille packaging when only 12% of blind people read Braille, how his company went four years without a workplace injury after hiring people with disabilities, the economic benefits of inclusive hiring that most companies miss, why fear is the #1 barrier to disability employment, and how the new Inspiration Seal aims to create 6 million jobs for people with disabilities.

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Duration: 00:32:35

Welcome to Driven by Purpose! Meet your three co-hosts: Isaac Shapiro and Mike Ghesser (co-founders of Clean Logic and the Inspiration Foundation) and Evan Rosenblum (former TMZ correspondent) as they launch a podcast dedicated to proving business can be a force for good.

This show is for entrepreneurs, advocates, parents navigating disability, and anyone who believes purpose and profit can work together. Our mission: help individuals with disabilities and their families lead better lives while sharing real stories from leaders making meaningful change.

Get ready for authentic conversations about building mission-driven businesses...

Duration: 00:00:58