"The Buzz", by Nagish

Join us for an insightful conversation with Barbara Kelley, Executive Director of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), as she discusses the groundbreaking journey to make over-the-counter hearing aids a reality and HLAA's ongoing advocacy work.0:00 - The path to OTC hearing aids legislation2:27 - Understanding different pathways to hearing care4:04 - Timeline from research to implem...

Meet Ira Rubenstein, PBS's Chief Digital and Marketing Officer, who's spent his career shaping how we consume digital content. For the past 25 years, Ira has been navigating hearing loss in the corporate world at companies like Marvel, Sony Pictures, and Fox.. He started with hearing aids, and when his right ear went completely deaf in 2010, he became one of the first people to test cochlear impla...

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. In this episode, Dimitri shares how his personal experience with hearing loss informs his understan...

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. With a distinguished career at Gallaudet University’s Technology Access Program, she has contributed to groundbreaking work in standards development, public policy, and research that has shaped how accessible technology is developed a...

This episode of The Buzz features 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. She explores how sharing her story empowered othe...

On this episode of The Buzz , Laura Taylor , our Head of Engagement and Support at Nagish joins us. 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 this conversation, Laura opens up about her personal journey with hearing loss and how it changed her life, at work a...

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...

As the co-founder of Clutter, Brian Thomas 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. Oh yeah, and he’s done all of this despite facing profound hearing loss. This week, Brian and I...

Introducing Christine Aurigemma , a leader in the world of disability inclusion and a powerful advocate for workplace equity. With a career spanning roles as a lab scientist, project manager, and now Senior Manager of Global Talent Solutions at Pfizer, Christine brings a unique and invaluable perspective to creating a more equitable and accessible workplace. Her journey, marked by both challenges...

Meryl Evans is a true leader in the world of accessibility and inclusive marketing. As a speaker, consultant, and CEO of meryl.net , she's been a fierce advocate for disability inclusion, challenging the notion that this is a “nice to have” rather than a “need to have”. With her unique perspective as a Deaf individual and her wealth of experience working with companies to improve their accessi...