Location:
United States
Description:
Brenda Mosby lost her sight at the age of 40, and she went through a personal journey to arrive at where she is now. Since she lost her sight, Brenda has earned a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, authored the book You Are Capable, and has traveled to five continents. Brenda is a job developer who helps People with Disabilities find employment, and is a certified Heal Your Life coach. The Brenda Fix features interviews with people within the Disability community, as well as personal messages of encouragement from Brenda. Also, expect advice and information regarding the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The Brenda Fix is an audio podcast that currently releases every two weeks. For more information about Brenda and the Personal Empowerment Through Emotional Intelligence program, visit mosbyservices.com.
Language:
English
Email:
thebrendafix@gmail.com
Episodes
Gabe Gates
1/27/2026
Brenda’s guest today is Gabriel Gates, at the age of 8, he was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa. A disability services professional as the Director of Accommodations and Support at Front Range Community College in Colorado. Gabe’s short story, 40 Years Walking in the Wilderness, a lived experience testimony was included in the Anthology, What I Wish the World Would See and is currently available on Kindle.
Duration:00:46:40
Timothy Postlewaite
11/11/2025
Brenda speaks to Timothy Postlewaite, diagnosed with Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy at the age of 2. Timothy shares stories about some of the challenges he faced while growing up and his many accomplishments.
Duration:00:35:17
Teri Wagner
10/28/2025
Teri Wagner was born with cerebral palsy and her family moved to Denver when she was very young. Since the age of 11, Wagner has been a dancer, using a wheelchair. She completed 3 years of training with the Dancing Wheels Company and School in Cleveland, Ohio, traveled to Belgium to train and compete in wheelchair ballroom dance and she's a company dancer with Ballet Arts Theatre and Berthoud Dance Company. Teri has enjoyed dancing on stages throughout metro Denver and public school programs that help to bring an understanding of people with disabilities.
Duration:00:47:00
Jataya Taylor
8/19/2025
Jataya Taylor enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2005, after being injured during training camp Taylor was diagnosed with a rare connective tissue disorder, Ehlers-Danos syndrome. Taylor was given a medical discharge and she eventually moved to Colorado. During this podcast, you'll hear Jataya's inspiring story about how she connected with others and found inspiration to pursue her love of fencing that took her to the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.
Duration:00:36:57
Peggy Chong
6/24/2025
Peggy Chong is currently working on a project to preserve history of the blind, dating back to the early 1900’s. Chong has provided ideas and suggestions to build a different approach or alternative view on problems, challenges and dreams for the future for many blind persons. Peggy shares stories about her childhood, struggles and accomplishments on the Brenda Fix.
Duration:00:44:20
Gail Hamilton
5/13/2025
When Gail Hamilton started believing that her desire to fly must be bigger than her fear of flying, she changed from being a victim of her own circumstances to becoming the creator of her destiny.
Duration:00:37:37
Anthony Brown Part 2
4/29/2025
Join us for this special edition of the Brenda Fix. Brenda's follow up with Anthony Brown on the importance of his grandmother's words of wisdom that kept him on track to achieving his goal of obtaining a degree in Social Justice.
Duration:00:13:37
Anthony Brown
4/15/2025
After being diagnosed with a learning disability as a child, Brown connected with organizations and passionate people who helped him find the resources to complete his degree in Criminal Justice. Brown's story is one of hard work, determination and believing in yourself.
Duration:00:42:26
Robert Weinberg
4/1/2025
Robert Weinberg became legally blind in the 90s. His story is one of adapting and accepting challenges and the joy he has found through connecting with the community and his passion for photography.
Duration:00:36:30
Karla Gilbride
3/18/2025
Karla Gilbride was nominated by President Biden in January of 2023 and sworn in as the General Council of the EEOC. In January of 2025, Gilbride along with two commissioners were fired by President Trump. In February, Gilbride accepted the position of Deputy Director of Public Citizen Litigation Group. Blind since birth, Gilbride shares her inspirational and encouraging life story with Brenda.
Duration:00:21:21
18. Understudy Edition: Luanne Burke
11/9/2022
It's a special edition of The Brenda Fix! Brenda recently curated an art exhibit at Understudy, a free exhibition space housed in the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. The exhibit, "Disability Pride and The Arts", was open from October 7th - October 30th, 2022. It featured works by Luanne Burke, Merhia Wiese, Elliot Wiese, and Maggie Wiese.
In today's episode, Brenda interviews Luanne Burke. Luanne is an accomplished sculptor, and in today's episode she and Brenda discuss how blindness...
Duration:00:32:12
17. Understudy Edition: Elliot Wiese
10/19/2022
It's a special edition of The Brenda Fix! Brenda is currently curating an art exhibit at Understudy, a free exhibition space housed in the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. The exhibit, "Disability Pride and The Arts", is open from October 7th - October 30th, 2022. It will feature works by Luanne Burke, Merhia Wiese, Elliot Wiese, and Maggie Wiese.
In today's episode, Brenda interviews Elliot Wiese. Elliot is a talented young artist, and in today's episode they and Brenda discuss...
Duration:00:36:41
16. Understudy Edition: Maggie Wiese
10/12/2022
It's a special edition of The Brenda Fix! Brenda is currently curating an art exhibit at Understudy, a free exhibition space housed in the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. The exhibit, "Disability Pride and The Arts", is open from October 7th - October 30th, 2022. It will feature works by Luanne Burke, Merhia Wiese, Elliot Wiese, and Maggie Wiese.
In today's episode, Brenda interviews Maggie Wiese. Maggie is a talented young artist, and in today's episode she and Brenda discuss her...
Duration:00:26:37
15. Understudy Edition: Merhia Wiese
10/5/2022
It's a special edition of The Brenda Fix! Brenda is currently curating an art exhibit at Understudy, a free exhibition space housed in the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. The exhibit, "Disability Pride and The Arts", is open from October 7th - October 30th, 2022. It will feature works by Luanne Burke, Merhia Wiese, Elliot Wiese, and Maggie Wiese.
In today's episode, Brenda interviews Merhia Wiese. Merhia is a multi-disciplinary artist, and she and Brenda discuss her childhood, her ADD...
Duration:00:40:58
Rebroadcast: Julie Reiskin, Part 4
9/28/2022
Julie Reiskin is the Executive Director of the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition. She has gained expertise on nonprofit accountability and best practices, publicly funded long-term community-based services, disability rights law, public benefits, and the intersectionality of systemic and individual advocacy. In 2010, she was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation. Julie also has M.S., and she and Brenda discuss volunteering...
Duration:00:17:52
Rebroadcast: Julie Reiskin, Part 3
9/14/2022
Julie Reiskin is the Executive Director of the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition. She has gained expertise on nonprofit accountability and best practices, publicly funded long-term community-based services, disability rights law, public benefits, and the intersectionality of systemic and individual advocacy. In 2010, she was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation. Julie also has M.S., and she and Brenda discuss their lives...
Duration:00:11:13
Rebroadcast: Julie Reiskin, Part 2
8/31/2022
Julie Reiskin is the Executive Director of the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition. She has gained expertise on nonprofit accountability and best practices, publicly funded long-term community-based services, disability rights law, public benefits, and the intersectionality of systemic and individual advocacy. In 2010, she was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation. Julie also has M.S., and she and Brenda discuss their lives...
Duration:00:15:11
Rebroadcast: Julie Reiskin, Part 1
8/17/2022
Julie Reiskin is the Executive Director of the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition. She has gained expertise on nonprofit accountability and best practices, publicly funded long-term community-based services, disability rights law, public benefits, and the intersectionality of systemic and individual advocacy. In 2010, she was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation. Julie also has M.S., and she and Brenda discuss their lives...
Duration:00:18:39
14. Joe Beaver, Part 2
8/3/2022
Joe is a former accountant for the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, and served as a delegate for then-Senator Barack Obama in 2008 via the Democrats with Disabilities organization. Joe contracted polio as a child, and in this episode he and Brenda discuss Democrats with Disabilities, the importance of being involved at the grassroots level, and other topics.
Want to get involved? Contact Joe at j_beaver@comcast.net.
For more information about Brenda and/or her programs, visit...
Duration:00:23:46
13. Joe Beaver, Part 1
7/20/2022
Joe is a former accountant for the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, and served as a delegate for then-Senator Barack Obama in 2008 via the Democrats with Disabilities organization. Joe contracted polio as a child, and in this episode he and Brenda discuss his childhood, his experiences in the education system, the concept of "mainstreaming", and other topics.
For more information about Brenda and/or her programs, visit mosbyservices.com.
Duration:00:20:21