Re-entering the Business World After a TBI

In this insightful episode, host Bernadette shares her personal journey of navigating the business landscape following a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Drawing from over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Bernadette delves into the challenges she faced, the strategies she employed, and the resilience required to adapt to new professional realities.

Key topics include:

Understanding the impact of TBI on cognitive functions and work capabilities.
Exploring affiliate marketing as a flexible and accommodating business model for TBI survivors.
Practical steps and tools to embark on a new entrepreneurial journey post-injury.
Redefining success and finding renewed purpose in the aftermath of life-altering events.
Whether you're a TBI survivor, a caregiver, or someone interested in stories of resilience and adaptation, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration.

Tune in to discover how challenges can be transformed into opportunities for growth and how the entrepreneurial spirit can thrive even in the face of adversity.

Re-entering the Business World After a TBI: Bernadette's Journey

Read the transcript, https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/Hearst%20Fellows%20Shaping%20the%20Future%20of%20Cognitive%20Rehabilitation%20Research-TRANSCRIPT.pdf

In this episode, we spotlight emerging leaders in cognitive rehabilitation research at Kessler Foundation—Dr. Aubree Alexander, Dr. Silvana Lopes Costa, and their mentor, Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti. Together, they’re advancing innovative approaches to aging and neurorehabilitation, from home-based cognitive training to eye-tracking technologies that enhance independence. Supported by prestigious Hearst Fellowships, their work exemplifies how mentorship and discovery fuel the future of rehabilitation science.

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Article Timestamps: 
00:00 - Welcome 
04:42 - KF-PUPIL (Kessler Foundation-Play, Understand, Partner, Interact, and Learn)
04:54 - Gateway to learning 
06:46 - A journey to discover 
09:52 - Episode Wrap-Up 

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Kessler Foundation Investigators: 
Aubree Alexander, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/aubree-alexander-phd 
Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20Chiaravalloti 
Silvana Lopes Costa, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Silvana%20Costa 

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This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in October 2025. 

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Hearst Fellows: Shaping the Future of Cognitive Rehabilitation Research

Bernadette is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the business world. After a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in 2016, she faced significant cognitive challenges that reshaped her professional journey. Embracing resilience and adaptability, Bernadette transitioned into affiliate marketing, leveraging her extensive background to navigate this new landscape. Through her podcast, she shares insights and strategies on re-entering the business world post-TBI, aiming to inspire and guide others facing similar challenges.

Kessler Foundation - Changing the lives of people with disabilities through research in stroke, brain injury, multiple sclerosis,  spinal cord injury and by funding innovative programs that promote employment for people with disabilities. Podcasts are from various consumer and professional lectures   presented by our researchers and guest lecturers.

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