Driven by Purpose

What would you do if someone blocked your daughter’s wheelchair van and you couldn’t get her in the car?Evan was at his son’s martial arts class when a driver parked in the striped aisle next to the accessible spot. That aisle is where the ramp comes down. Evan was stuck for 15 minutes, and the driver was just getting noodles. He tells the whole story, including what he said when he confronted him. Isaac and Mike join in with how this has changed the way they see accessible spaces, plus easy ways anyone can help without getting into an argument.We talk about:▫️ Why the striped aisle next to an accessible spot isn’t a parking spot▫️ Confronting the driver, and the apology▫️ How to help without a confrontation: call the tow company or the non-emergency line▫️ Why “just a quick second” is never okay, in parking spots and family restrooms▫️ Why everyone has a connection to disabilitySUBSCRIBE & CONNECT…📱 Follow @drivenbypurposepodcast on all platforms🧼 Clean Logic — cleanlogic.com🌟 Inspiration Foundation — inspirationfoundation.org👤 Isaac Shapiro — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isaac-shapiro👤 Mike Ghesser — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-ghesser-b837a552👤 Evan Rosenblum — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/evan-rosenblum-141601237RESOURCES…▫️ Learn about the Inspiration Seal — inspirationfoundation.org▫️ Clean Logic accessible products — cleanlogic.com

What if hiring people with disabilities came with almost no risk for your business?It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Evan is joined by Isaac Shapiro and Mike Gesser, the co-founders of Cleanlogic. They share what the company and the Inspiration Foundation have been doing this month, from their long partnership with HEB and VibrantWorks in Texas to Isaac’s talk at the Texas HireAbility Governor’s Council. Then they get practical, with a free state program that helps pay for the first 90 days, and why fear, not cost, is what stops most employers. If you hire people, or know someone who does, this one is worth sharing.We talk about: ▫️ How Cleanlogic, HEB and VibrantWorks work together in Texas ▫️ Why Mike says “we don’t need a month” for disability employment ▫️ How vocational rehab covers 90 days of pay and brings in a job trainer ▫️ One employer’s 90% retention, compared to warehouse turnover of over 100% ▫️ The challenge: What does next October look like for you?Check out the new Cleanlogic Infusions line at Ulta.SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT…📱 Follow @drivenbypurposepodcast on all platforms🧼 Clean Logic — cleanlogic.com🌟 Inspiration Foundation — inspirationfoundation.org👤 Isaac Shapiro — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isaac-shapiro👤 Mike Ghesser — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-ghesser-b837a552👤 Evan Rosenblum — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/evan-rosenblum-141601237RESOURCES…▫️ Learn about the Inspiration Seal — inspirationfoundation.org▫️ Clean Logic accessible products — cleanlogic.com

In this episode of Driven by Purpose, Isaac, Evan, and Mike sit down with entrepreneur, media expert, and creative thinker Matt Gottesman to explore what it really means to find work that feels like your own. From working with major global brands like Louis Vuitton and Moët Hennessy to building his own media and publishing ventures, Matt shares the lessons, failures, and mindset shifts that shaped his journey.Together, they unpack why purpose matters more than any single business idea, how to recognize the skills that come naturally to you, and why trusting your instincts may be more important than ever in an age of algorithms and AI. Matt also shares how his father's advice pushed him to stop building everyone else's vision and finally make his own run.We explore:▫️ Why staying connected to your mission can help you navigate failure, change, and pivots▫️ How to recognize the natural skills and interests that could shape your career▫️ Why trusting your gut and developing your own perspective still matter in the age of AI▫️ How AI can accelerate the work you love without replacing your creativity or judgment▫️ What it means to leave room for growth, faith, and the possibilities you can't see yetSUBSCRIBE & CONNECT…📱 Follow @drivenbypurposepodcast on all platforms🧼 Clean Logic — cleanlogic.com🌟 Inspiration Foundation — inspirationfoundation.org👤 Isaac Shapiro — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isaac-shapiro👤 Mike Ghesser — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-ghesser-b837a552👤 Evan Rosenblum — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/evan-rosenblum-141601237👤 Matt Gottesman — Instagram: instagram.com/mattgottesmanRESOURCES…▫️ Learn about the Inspiration Seal — inspirationfoundation.org▫️ Clean Logic accessible products — cleanlogic.com

Halloween is supposed to be fun for every kid, but a house with a lot of stairs can shut some of them out.Evan, Isaac and Mike sit down with Rich Padulo, co-founder of Treat Accessibly. It started in 2017, when Rich’s six-year-old daughter saw a boy in a wheelchair and asked how he would trick-or-treat at their house. They made a lawn sign that night. Today, more than 300,000 homes across Canada have one. Rich explains how the movement runs, why brands like Canadian Tire, RE/MAX and Kinder are behind it, and how it’s growing from single homes to whole streets.We talk about:▫️ How one lawn sign started Treat Accessibly▫️ Why non-edible treats help kids with all kinds of disabilities▫️ The new “street captain” program▫️ How brands fund a movement that isn’t a charity▫️ How to bring accessible trick-or-treating to your neighborhoodFollow Treat Accessibly (@treataccessibly) on Instagram to get involved.SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT…📱 Follow @drivenbypurposepodcast on all platforms🧼 Clean Logic — cleanlogic.com🌟 Inspiration Foundation — inspirationfoundation.org👤 Isaac Shapiro — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isaac-shapiro👤 Mike Ghesser — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-ghesser-b837a552👤 Evan Rosenblum — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/evan-rosenblum-141601237RESOURCES…▫️ Learn about the Inspiration Seal — inspirationfoundation.org▫️ Clean Logic accessible products — cleanlogic.com

In this episode of Driven by Purpose, Steve Way joins Evan, Isaac, and Mike for an honest and hilarious conversation about his journey from public speaking and sketch comedy to becoming a successful actor, comedian, writer, and producer. Now starring in Hulu's Furious, Steve opens up about finding his purpose, following what makes him happy, and refusing to limit himself to one path.Steve also shares why representation matters, what it means to be one of the few disabled performers breaking through in Hollywood, and why he wants to make sure his success doesn't stop with him. From challenging stereotypes to encouraging more disabled performers to take their place on screen, Steve makes one thing clear: there are no more excuses.We explore:▫️ How Steve went from public speaking and YouTube comedy to a career in Hollywood▫️ Why representation matters and what it means to see disabled people in meaningful roles on screen▫️ Steve's mission to open more doors for disabled performers and challenge outdated stereotypes▫️ The mindset of rewriting the story we're told about disability, limitations, and what our lives can look like▫️ Why accessibility, inclusion, and solidarity require everyone to help create a more accessible worldSUBSCRIBE & CONNECT…📱 Follow @drivenbypurposepodcast on all platforms🧼 Clean Logic — cleanlogic.com🌟 Inspiration Foundation — inspirationfoundation.org👤 Isaac Shapiro — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isaac-shapiro👤 Mike Ghesser — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-ghesser-b837a552👤 Evan Rosenblum — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/evan-rosenblum-141601237👤 Steve Way — thesteveway.com RESOURCES…▫️ Learn about the Inspiration Seal — inspirationfoundation.org▫️ Clean Logic accessible products — cleanlogic.com