## Latest Episodes

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**February 12, 2025**  
**How to Maintain Your Hearing and Advocate for Your Health with Barbara Kelley, Executive Director at the Hearing Loss Association of America**  
Watch, Listen, or Read More](https://nagish.com/thebuzz/how-to-maintain-your-hearing-and-advocate-for-your-health-with-barbara-kelley-executive-director-at-the-hearing-loss-association-of-america)

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**December 4, 2024**  
**From Marvel to PBS, Ira Rubenstein is Advocating for Accessibility Across the Industry**  
Meet Ira Rubenstein, PBS's Chief Digital and Marketing Officer, who's spent his career shaping how we consume digital content.  
Watch, Listen, or Read More](https://nagish.com/thebuzz/from-marvel-to-pbs-ira-rubenstein-is-advocating-for-accessibility-across-the-industry)

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**November 20, 2024**  
**From Haptic Devices to AI: How One Mathematician Changed Speech Recognition**  
Dimitri Kanevsky started his career researching at top academic institutions like the Weizmann Institute and Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study. Now, as an AI Research Scientist at Google, he's developing practical solutions that support everyday challenges for those experiencing hearing loss.  
Watch, Listen, or Read More](https://nagish.com/thebuzz/from-haptic-devices-to-ai-how-one-mathematician-changed-speech-recognition)

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**November 13, 2024**  
**Linda Kozma-Spytek is Rethinking Public Spaces Through Accessible Solutions**  
Linda Kozma-Spytek has spent more than 25 years working at the intersection of technology and accessibility, focusing on solutions for individuals with hearing loss.  
Watch, Listen, or Read More](https://nagish.com/thebuzz/linda-kozma-spytek-is-rethinking-public-spaces-through-accessible-solutions)

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**October 30, 2024**  
**How One Storyteller Found Her Voice After a Lifetime of Hiding Hearing Loss**  
On this episode of The Buzz, I chatted with Patrice Poltzer, a former TODAY Show producer and founder of her own video storytelling company who spent years hiding her hearing loss while shining light on others' stories. Patrice shared the pivotal moment when she stopped hiding and began sharing her own story, helping her connect with others who could relate. Together, we explored how sharing her story empowered others to do the same, the importance of community in navigating hearing loss, how she uses tools to limit its impact, and her evolving definition of what success looks like.  
Watch, Listen, or Read More](https://nagish.com/thebuzz/how-one-storyteller-found-her-voice-after-a-lifetime-of-hiding-hearing-loss)

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**October 16, 2024**  
**How Hearing Loss Shaped Laura Taylor's Mission to Advocate for Change**  
On this episode of The Buzz by Nagish, I’m joined by Laura Taylor, our Head of Engagement and Support. Laura brings over 15 years of experience as a trusted advisor and digital media executive. Now, she’s using her expertise to advocate for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. In our conversation, Laura opens up about her personal journey with hearing loss and how it changed her life, at work and beyond. We dive into the unique challenges late-deafened adults face, the common misconceptions around hearing loss, and the resilience it takes to navigate between the hearing and Deaf communities.  
Watch, Listen, or Read More](https://nagish.com/thebuzz/how-hearing-loss-shaped-laura-taylors-mission-to-advocate-for-change)

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**September 25, 2024**  
**The Future of Assistive Technology: An In-Depth Q&A on Nagish's Vision**  
In this week’s special episode of The Buzz, we're doing things a bit differently. Instead of hosting a guest, I'm getting into the questions that have been flooding my inbox about Nagish, our mission, and my own journey in the world of accessible tech. You asked, and I'm here to answer! I'll be sharing insights into the heart behind Nagish, the challenges and triumphs of building tech that breaks barriers, and how my personal experiences have shaped our vision for a more inclusive world. Whether you're a long-time Nagish user, are just discovering us, or are simply passionate about accessibility, this episode is for you.  
Watch, Listen, or Read More](https://nagish.com/thebuzz/the-future-of-assistive-technology-an-in-depth-q-a-on-nagishs-vision)

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**September 18, 2024**  
**Adversity as an Asset: How Your Disability Can Make You a Better Leader & Entrepreneur**  
Brian Thomas, co-founder of Clutter, took a simple idea and turned it into an industry-leading storage company, securing a whopping $300M in funding along the way. Now, Brian's channeling his wisdom into supporting up-and-coming founders as a Venture Partner at Resolute and an angel investor. He’s done all of this despite facing profound hearing loss.  
Watch, Listen, or Read More](https://nagish.com/thebuzz/adversity-as-an-asset-how-your-disability-can-make-you-a-better-leader-entrepreneur)

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**September 11, 2024**  
**Navigating the Workplace with Hearing Loss: 5 Strategies from Pfizer's Christine Aurigemma**  
Christine Aurigemma is a leader in the world of disability inclusion and a powerful advocate for workplace equity. Listen to her in our latest podcast!  
Watch, Listen, or Read More](https://nagish.com/thebuzz/navigating-the-workplace-with-hearing-loss-5-strategies-from-pfizers-christine-aurigemma)

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**September 4, 2024**  
**Driving Accessibility Forward: 5 Insights from Meryl Evans on Innovation & Inclusivity**  
Meryl Evans is a leader in accessibility and inclusive marketing. As a speaker and consultant, she advocates for disability inclusion, emphasizing its necessity in business. In this podcast episode, Meryl shares her personal journey with hearing loss and discusses the importance of involving people with disabilities in product development. Her insights highlight why accessibility is crucial for businesses of all sizes and why inclusion should be a core value in all aspects of work.  
Watch, Listen, or Read More](https://nagish.com/thebuzz/driving-accessibility-forward-5-insights-from-meryl-evans-on-innovation-inclusivity)
