Driven by Purpose
Driven by Purpose
Podcast Description
At Driven by Purpose, we spotlight purpose-led businesses, breakthrough technologies, and human stories that challenge limits and redefine what's possible. From adaptive innovations to inspiring leaders, we explore how purpose fuels progress and unlocks potential.
Our community includes families navigating disability, visionary founders, Fortune 500 changemakers, and emerging creators — all united by a shared belief: that everyone deserves access, opportunity, and dignity.
But this isn’t just about raising awareness — it’s about taking action. Through powerful content, strategic partnerships, and accessible platforms, we’re building bridges between those who need solutions and those creating them.
Whether you're a parent seeking support, an entrepreneur on a mission, or an individual searching for purpose, you belong here.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes surrounding purpose-led business practices, innovative solutions for disabilities, and personal narratives of resilience. Episodes explore topics such as viral experiences in advocacy, personal stories of fathers navigating the challenges of raising children with disabilities, and the creation of businesses aimed at providing inclusive products, with episodes like 'Offset Saw My Son in a Wheelchair' highlighting impactful moments.
At Driven by Purpose, we spotlight purpose-led businesses, breakthrough technologies, and human stories that challenge limits and redefine what’s possible. From adaptive innovations to inspiring leaders, we explore how purpose fuels progress and unlocks potential.
Our community includes families navigating disability, visionary founders, Fortune 500 changemakers, and emerging creators — all united by a shared belief: that everyone deserves access, opportunity, and dignity.
But this isn’t just about raising awareness — it’s about taking action. Through powerful content, strategic partnerships, and accessible platforms, we’re building bridges between those who need solutions and those creating them.
Whether you’re a parent seeking support, an entrepreneur on a mission, or an individual searching for purpose, you belong here.
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 world
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-141601237
👤 Steve Way — thesteveway.com
RESOURCES…
▫️ Learn about the Inspiration Seal — inspirationfoundation.org
▫️ Clean Logic accessible products — cleanlogic.com
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