Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 193
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 3.8k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
xleaderspodcast@gmail.com
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Host
Mai Ling Chan - Co-host focused on conversations with disability-focused leaders and professionals working to expand impact for people with disabilities.
James Berges - Co-host focused on conversations with disability advocates, professionals, and leaders shaping disability inclusion and opportunity.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Scott Martin - Disability Advocacy, Soccer, Amputation, Overcoming Barriers, And Pursuing Personal Goals.
Brittany Palmer - Startup Investment, Disability Entrepreneurship, Venture Funding, And Founder Support.
Rich Palmer - Venture Capital, Angel Investment, Disability-focused Ventures, And Funding Innovation.
Joyce Ko - Traumatic Brain Injury, Disability, Education, Clinical Practice, And Career Development.
Kirk Adams - Blindness, Workforce Access, Corporate Inclusion, Disability Employment, And Advocacy.
Recent Topics
Episodes
From Diagnosis to Dialogue: A New Perspective on Neurodiversity with Dr. Li-Rong Cheng
October 12, 2026
Today, Mai Ling welcomes renowned educator, researcher, and disability advocate Dr. Li-Rong "Lilly" Cheng back to the show for a thought-provoking conversation about neurodiversity, twice-exceptionality, and the ways culture shapes our understanding of disability. Drawing on her decades of international experience, Dr. Cheng discusses the importance of recognizing individual strengths, looking beyond diagnostic labels, and listening to the personal stories of those we serve. She and Mai Ling ...
Let AI Do the Boring Work so SLPs Can Be More Human with Izzy Montano
September 29, 2026
Today, James sits down with speech-language pathologist, Navy veteran, and entrepreneur Izzy Montano to talk about the possibilities and limitations of AI in the disability space. Izzy shares how his own frustrations with the repetitive tasks of clinical work led him to create SLPTools.ai, a collection of AI-powered tools designed to help SLPs spend less time on paperwork and more time connecting with the people they serve. He and James discuss where AI excels, why human judgment remains esse...
Launching Iluria: Looking in on the Early Stages of a Startup with Hagay Levy
August 03, 2026
Startup founder and father to four children with ADHD/ADD, Hagay Levy joins the show today to share his entrepreneurial journey thus far. As a man who also has ADHD himself, he knows much about the unique needs of folks in that community, of which our host, Mai Ling Chan, is also a member. Hagay speaks with Mai Ling about his quest to start Iluria, a new tool for measuring the efficacy of medication for people with ADHD/ADD. They talk about identifying the problem, building a solution to the ...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Xceptional Leaders with Mai Ling Chan & James Berges?
Xceptional Leaders with Mai Ling Chan & James Berges is hosted by Mai Ling Chan and James Berges. Its publicly listed email is xleaderspodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Xceptional Leaders with Mai Ling Chan & James Berges?
The publicly listed email for Xceptional Leaders with Mai Ling Chan & James Berges: xleaderspodcast@gmail.com.
How many listeners does Xceptional Leaders with Mai Ling Chan & James Berges have?
Podseeker estimates Xceptional Leaders with Mai Ling Chan & James Berges reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Xceptional Leaders with Mai Ling Chan & James Berges?
Xceptional Leaders with Mai Ling Chan & James Berges typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Disability advocates, disabled professionals, accessibility or inclusion consultants, social-impact entrepreneurs, clinicians, academics, and leaders with substantial lived or professional expertise. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a mission-driven organization or venture; Built expertise or services in disability, accessibility, healthcare, or inclusion; Published a book or developed recognized professional work. Recent guests include Scott Martin, Brittany Palmer, and Rich Palmer.
How hard is it to get booked on Xceptional Leaders with Mai Ling Chan & James Berges?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does Xceptional Leaders with Mai Ling Chan & James Berges cover?
Recent episodes cover Disability, Accessibility, Advocacy, Inclusion, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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