Xceptional Leaders with Mai Ling Chan & James Berges Podcast
1) Turning Tragedy into a Foundation for the Paralysis Community with Hal Hargrave
Our guest for today’s episode is the founder of the Be Perfect Foundation, Hal Hargrave. Mai Ling talks with Hal about the horrific car accident that left him with a spinal cord injury, which then led...Show More
2) Making Inclusion Hilariously Unforgettable with Pamela Rae Schuller
Mai Ling and James share some fun updates in their lives and leadership journeys at the top of today’s episode. James follows that up with a great conversation with comedian and disability advocate, P...Show More
3) Financial Planning for You and Your Loved Ones with Disabilities with Michael Ringel
In today’s episode, Mai Ling speaks with CPA Michael Ringel about the unique challenges faced by families who have loved ones with disabilities, with regard to financial planning. In this information-...Show More
4) FlexTogether: A Telehealth Approach to Pulmonary Rehab with Emily Mischel
Our guest in this episode is Emily Mischel, Co-Founder & CEO of FlexTogether, a telehealth practice that was “founded to radically expand access to respiratory care.” Emily chats with James about the...Show More
5) The Exceptional Leaders Network Spotlight with Mai Ling Chan
In this solo episode, our host, Mai Ling Chan, draws on her years of experience in the arena of disability entrepreneurship and gives some tips and practical advice for fellow business owners. Mai Lin...Show More
6) All About Inclusive Fashion Design with Shay Senior
After a fun introduction in which Mai Ling and James bring us up to speed on what’s going on in their careers, James introduces Shay Senior, a social entrepreneur and this episode’s guest. Shay is the...Show More
7) Finding Hope and Her Voice After Loss with Vanessa Abraham
We’re kicking off the new year with Speech-Language Pathologist, Vanessa Abraham, as our first guest. After Mai Ling and James catch us up with some updates after our short break, Mai Ling sits down w...Show More
8) 2024: Recapping a Year of Exceptional Leaders with Mai Ling Chan & James Berges
In this final episode of the year, our hosts Mai Ling and James, recap some highlights from the show in 2024. They list some of the top takeaways from our lineup of incredible guests over the past yea...Show More
2024: Recapping a Year of Exceptional Leaders with Mai Ling Chan & James Berges
08:05 | Dec 16th, 2024
9) Combatting Ableism through the Disability Culture Lab with Meier Galblum Haigh
In our final interview for 2024, Meier Galblum Haigh joins the show today to talk about changing the conversation and perceptions around disability. Meier is the founding Executive Director of the Dis...Show More
Combatting Ableism through the Disability Culture Lab with Meier Galblum Haigh
30:50 | Dec 2nd, 2024
10) Cutting-Edge Epilepsy Research and Treatment with Mark Cook
James is flying solo in this episode while Mai Ling is traveling and he brings us a fascinating conversation with our guest, Professor Mark Cook, a Melbourne-based Consultant Neurologist who specializ...Show More