Category Archives: Episodes

Carey and Cliff Cort -009

October 23, 2018EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Carey and Cliff Cort- A conversation between Jordan Rich and Carey and Cliff Cort, inspired and inspiring dyslexics married to each other, and the parents of two daughters one of whom is dyslexic. Cliff and Carey talk about the joys and difficulties they’ve experienced being dyslexic, and how it has challenged and enhanced their work and family life. To discover ways to support and become involved with us, please visit us at dyslexicswanted.org.

Tom West -006

August 29, 2018EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Tom West- A conversation between Jordan Rich and Tom West, who is dyslexic and the author of Seeing What Others Cannot See (2017), Thinking Like Einstein (2004), and In the Mind’s Eye, which has been translated into Japanese, Chinese and Korean (1991 and 1997). In addition to being an author, Tom has worked with engineering and consulting firms where he co-managed a large international renewable energy research, design and training program in Egypt for USAID, participated in and led trade missions to Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia, via Hong Kong and Singapore, helped to redesign a nationwide computer information management system (SSI) and integrated strategic planning for several federal government agencies. To learn more about Tom go to dyslexicswanted.org.

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August 14, 2018EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Kurt Carberry- A conversation between Jordan Rich and Kurt Carberry, President of the North Star Media Group. Kurt is dyslexic, a former student of Dr. Gertrude Webb, and a graduate of the PAL program, which she founded at Curry College in 1969. Kurt credits having dyslexia with his ability to listen carefully and focus on other people’s needs. As his dad owned several radio stations throughout New England some of his first jobs included using his strong verbal skills by working on-air during holidays and weekends, times no one else wanted to work. Those early experiences taught him how to listen, and that he could succeed, and they sparked his passion for radio, and from there his passion for radio sales. To learn more about Kurt go to dyslexicswanted.org.

Kids with Super Powers -Chessy Singer -004

August 4, 2018EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Kids With Super Powers- Chessy Singer- A conversation between Jordan Rich and Chessy Singer, granddaughter of Gertrude M. Webb. Like many others in her family, Chessy is dyslexic. Listen to her talk about her own perspective on dyslexia, and decide for yourself whether as a child and young adult her worldview was influenced by having had a grandmother who early on recognized and celebrated her strengths. And if you’d like to discover ways to support us and become involved, please visit our website at dyslexicswanted.org.

John Finley -003

July 17, 2018EpisodesDan Thibeault

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John Finley- A conversation between Jordan Rich and Rev. John Finley, IV, Founder and Head of Boston’s Epiphany School. John is dyslexic, and he credits having dyslexia with his ability to think outside the proverbial box, find his passion and through it his life’s work. John has created a school that supports and celebrates all kinds of learners, doing so with a population of students from under resourced families. The Epiphany School provides wrap around services so that students have support before and after the school day begins and ends, and the support continues even after they graduate and move on in their lives. To learn more about John and The Epiphany School, go to dyslexicswanted.org.

Sally Taylor -002

July 4, 2018EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Sally Taylor- A conversation between Jordan Rich and Sally Taylor, musician, teacher, artist, activist, wife and mother. Sally was born into a creative family of the first order, the daughter of James Taylor and Carly Simon, and like many others in her family Sally is dyslexic. She credits having dyslexia with helping her find her voice, and in this interview she talks expansively and eloquently about the strengths of dyslexia, and about Consenses, an entity she created to use art as a lens and a vehicle for connection, understanding, and peace. To learn more go to dyslexicswanted.org.

Our Purpose and Passion -001

April 26, 2018EpisodesDan Thibeault

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A conversation between Jordan Rich and Heidi Webb, daughter of dyslexia pioneer Gertrude Webb, discussing the growth in our understanding of dyslexia’s strengths and gifts. Go to dyslexicswanted.org to learn more about the Webb Innovation Center for Dyslexia.