The Hidden Workforce

Lisa Toth, Host
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A show about the positive impact people with different abilities bring to the workforce.

  1. Stars on Stage, Seeing Lives Change from a Parent's Perspective, Mickey Uphold- Ep. 214

    JAN 31

    Stars on Stage, Seeing Lives Change from a Parent's Perspective, Mickey Uphold- Ep. 214

    We’re talking about some super STARS on Episode 214 of The Hidden Workforce! Tune in THIS weekend to hear all about Stars on Stage! BAPS’s Stars on Stage is an inclusive musical theater group that includes kids with and without disabilities who put on a full musical. This year, we’ll hear from father to a Stars on Stage Artist, Mickey Uphold! Mickey shares with us how Stars on Stage has impacted and changed the life of his son who lives with autism, as well as how it has changed his own life. This year’s production is, “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” which will be on February 6, 7, and 8! Call the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center to get your tickets today! You do not want to miss this show! Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe! Facebook: The Hidden WorkforceInstagram: @thehiddenworkforceYoutube: ​⁠@HiddenWorkforce You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 4pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts. #disability #inclusion #inclusiveemployment #radioshow #podcast

    25 min
  2. McDonalds Store Owner and Inclusive Employer, Nicole Tansey Ep. 213

    JAN 24

    McDonalds Store Owner and Inclusive Employer, Nicole Tansey Ep. 213

    We have a full circle show that is full of inclusion in the workforce on Episode 213 of The Hidden Workforce! Welcome McDonalds Store Owner, Nicole Tansey! Nicole shares with us her full circle story of working her way up through the McDonalds workforce from an entry level position in high school, moving up and working there through college and graduate school, to making a career out of it and now owning a McDonalds store in Tulsa! She has been an incredible inclusive employer throughout her time as a leader with the company, and has paved the way as a model any other McDonalds location, business, or employer can follow when it comes to opening their minds and their doors to inclusively employing people who live with different abilities! You do not want to miss this show! Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe! Facebook: The Hidden WorkforceInstagram: @thehiddenworkforceYoutube: ​⁠@HiddenWorkforce You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 4pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts. #disability #inclusion #inclusiveemployment #radioshow #podcast

    23 min
  3. Oklahoma Self Advocate, Ironman Athlete, Certified Life Coach, Public Speaker, and Entrepreneur, Bryce Wooten! Ep. 212

    JAN 17

    Oklahoma Self Advocate, Ironman Athlete, Certified Life Coach, Public Speaker, and Entrepreneur, Bryce Wooten! Ep. 212

    We have a motivating show that is sure to inspire you to action on Episode 212 of The Hidden Workforce! Welcome motivational speaker, certified life coach, entrepreneur, ironman athlete, and prominent Oklahoma and National self-advocate, Bryce Wooten! Bryce shares with us his story of becoming a certified life coach, how he has grown in his advocacy journey, how he became an ironman athlete, his experiences with being a member of the Developmental Disability Council of Oklahoma and their Partners in Policymaking program as well as being newly appointed to the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities Self Advocate Leadership Circle- a prestigious national advocacy position. You do not want to miss this show! Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe! Facebook: The Hidden WorkforceInstagram: @thehiddenworkforceYouTube: ​⁠@HiddenWorkforce You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 4pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts. #disability #inclusion #inclusiveemployment #radioshow #podcast

    31 min
  4. Busting the 6 Common Myths People Have of People with Disabilities, Tammy Braddock Ep. 211

    JAN 10

    Busting the 6 Common Myths People Have of People with Disabilities, Tammy Braddock Ep. 211

    We have a myth-busting show for you on Episode 211 of The Hidden Workforce! Welcome Tammy Braddock! Tammy shares with us 6 myths people often believe about people with disabilities and her personal experience with disability. An exciting fact behind this episode is one of our show’s listeners and fans brought us the suggestion to feature Tammy on our show. They are a colleague of Tammy’s, and when Tammy shared this diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility presentation at their company meeting, they immediately reached out to us and felt like the information aligned with our show’s mission. Tammy does a great job sharing some common myths people believe about people with disabilities and helps in dismantling those myths, so everyone sees this community’s strengths and how important it is to meet everyone where they are. This understanding is crucial for inclusion in the workforce. Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe! Facebook: The Hidden WorkforceInstagram: @thehiddenworkforceYouTube: ​⁠@HiddenWorkforce You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 3pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts. #disability #inclusion #inclusiveemployment #radioshow #podcast

    24 min
  5. Happy Hands Education Center- Executive Director, Jan Pride Ep. 210

    JAN 3

    Happy Hands Education Center- Executive Director, Jan Pride Ep. 210

    We have a HAPPY and inclusive feature for you with our first show of 2026 on Episode 210 of The Hidden Workforce! Welcome Jan Pride, Executive Director of Happy Hands Education Center! Happy Hands Education Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, is a Christian, non-profit, accredited school for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, serving infants as young as six weeks through kindergarten. They also have an elementary school that serves students through 4th grade and will be adding grade 5 next year. Jan shares with us all about the incredible work and impact Happy Hands is making for their students who are deaf/hard of hearing- the community they have built and continue to build, the resources and services they provide to students and their families, their commitment to the deaf and hard of hearing community, their history, how they are growing, and so much more! You do not want to miss this first show of the year! Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe! Facebook: The Hidden WorkforceInstagram: @thehiddenworkforceYouTube: ​⁠@HiddenWorkforce You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 3pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts. #disability #inclusion #inclusiveemployment #radioshow #podcast

    44 min
  6. Top 2025 Count Down- A Year in Review! Ep. 209

    12/27/2025

    Top 2025 Count Down- A Year in Review! Ep. 209

    We’re excited to bring you The Hidden Workforce’s “A Year in Review 2025” for Episode 209! We’re counting down our top 6 most listened to, best shows of 2025! Our number 1 most listened to episode of 2025 was: Pathways Adult Learning Center! Followed by: No. 2 Speller Jake Wright on his segment about Spelling to Communicate and how it changed his life. No. 3 Elizabeth Vosseller, founder of Spelling to Communicate. No. 4 Camp Barnabas. No. 5 Susan Wortman-Jutt and the ICAP program at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital. And No. 6 Sam the I Can Man Foundation! Thank you for tuning in to The Hidden Workforce this year! We can’t wait for even more amazing episodes in 2026! Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe! Facebook: The Hidden WorkforceInstagram: @thehiddenworkforceYouTube: ​⁠@HiddenWorkforce You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 3pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts. #disability #inclusion #inclusiveemployment #thehiddenworkforce #podcast

    28 min
  7. A Hidden Workforce Christmas! Ep. 208

    12/20/2025

    A Hidden Workforce Christmas! Ep. 208

    🎄We have a special Holiday Edition on Episode 208 of The Hidden Workforce, “A Hidden Workforce Christmas!” 🎄 In this episode, co-host Maggie interviews members of The Hidden Workforce Community as they share their experiences and memories from Christmases throughout their lives and why this season means so much to them. Self-Advocate, Tyler Bond, also gives us insights on how we can make our celebrations more inclusive for our loved ones and friends with different abilities! Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe! Facebook: The Hidden WorkforceInstagram: @thehiddenworkforceYouTube: ​⁠@HiddenWorkforce You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 3pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts. #disability #inclusion #intellectualdisability #developmentaldisability #autism #downsyndrome #disabilityawareness #inclusiveemployment #diversity #equalopportunity #advocate #advocacy #disabilityadvocate #thehiddenworkforce #community #radioshow #podcast

    16 min
  8. 2026 Oklahoma Gubernatorial Candidate, Cyndi Munson Ep. 207

    12/13/2025

    2026 Oklahoma Gubernatorial Candidate, Cyndi Munson Ep. 207

    We are continuing our series of interviews highlighting some of our Oklahoma State Legislators and the work, advocacy, policy collaboration, and/or learning they are doing for Oklahomans with disabilities! This week, we welcome current 2026 Gubernatorial Candidate and soon to be former District 85 Oklahoma House Representative, Cyndi Munson! Cyndi joins us to share her journey of running for Governor of the State of Oklahoma. With questions inspired by the Developmental Disability Council of Oklahoma’s Gubernatorial questionnaire, we explore specifically how Candidate Munson will address helping and serving constituents of Oklahoma who live with disabilities. You don’t want to miss this series! Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe! Facebook: The Hidden WorkforceInstagram: @thehiddenworkforceYoutube: ​⁠@HiddenWorkforce You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 3pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts. #disability #inclusion #intellectualdisability #developmentaldisability #autism #downsyndrome #disabilityawareness #inclusiveemployment #diversity #equalopportunity #advocate #advocacy #disabilityadvocate #thehiddenworkforce #community #radioshow #podcast

    27 min
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A show about the positive impact people with different abilities bring to the workforce.

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  • Creator
    Lisa Toth, Host
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    215
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lisa Toth, Host
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    The Hidden Workforce