Month: March 2026

In this powerful episode of Remarkable World Commentary, Donna J. Jodhan speaks with longtime advocate Dean Steacy about the roots of his lifelong fight for justice, fairness, and equal opportunity. Dean reflects on advocating for himself from early childhood, pushing past exclusion in sports, overcoming prejudice in school and the workplace, and later building a career in public service and human rights. He shares how his work in government and at the Canadian Human Rights Commission deepened his understanding of discrimination, evidence, and institutional responsibility, while reinforcing his belief that real progress comes through persistence, courage, and a willingness to challenge barriers wherever they appear.

In this empowering episode of Remarkable World Commentary, Donna J. Jodhan invites listeners into her “Ask Advocate Donna” format, where she reflects on the meaning of advocacy and challenges her audience to think about how professionalism, communication, and perseverance can shape successful outcomes. Using a favorite quotation and a word game contrasting “professional” versus “unprofessional” and “ordinary” versus “extraordinary,” Donna sets the tone for a practical discussion about how people can stand up for themselves when they believe they have been treated unfairly.

In this candid episode of Remarkable World Commentary, Donna J. Jodhan welcomes blind technologist and entrepreneur Mike Calvo and invites him to share the moments that shaped his view of accessibility as a civil right. Calvo describes growing up in Miami as the son of Cuban immigrants, and he uses everyday stories, like how “help” can turn intrusive when strangers grab a blind person’s arm, to highlight the importance of respect, clear communication, and personal autonomy. He also reflects on discovering computers in early adulthood, crediting a mentor’s message that “behind that computer you are an equal” as a turning point that propelled him toward technology, advocacy, and entrepreneurship.

In this thought-provoking episode of Remarkable World Commentary, Donna J. Jodhan examines the ongoing tension between customer care and company revenue, asking how businesses can strike a meaningful balance between serving people well and protecting their bottom line. Drawing from her own experiences speaking with customer service agents, she reflects on the importance of empathy, patience, and going above and beyond for customers, while recognizing that many agents are working under intense pressure to keep calls short and meet company targets.