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Hearing the Future: Wearable Tech, Wellness, Wisdom with Brandon Sawalich | Mick Unplugged Podcast

In this inspiring episode of Mick Unplugged, host Mick Hunt sits down with Brandon Sawalich, CEO of Starkey, the global leader in wearable hearing technology. From interning at Starkey to running the show, Brandon’s journey is a masterclass in leadership, relentless innovation, and caring culture.

Discover how Starkey is breaking the stigma around hearing loss, transforming hearing aids into cutting-edge health tech, and even bringing AI-powered translation right to your ear! Brandon shares essential leadership lessons, personal stories, and expert advice on hearing health—plus a glimpse into what happens when he, Zach Rosenfeld, and Daymond John go out to dinner.

If you or someone you know is curious about hearing loss, wants to understand wearable tech, or simply enjoys stories of growth from the ground up, this is the episode for you!

Chapters:
01:13 – Brandon’s Professional Purpose & Mission
03:13 – The Stigma of Hearing Loss & Why Early Testing Matters
04:22 – How Starkey Makes Hearing Tech Cool & Life-Changing
06:14 – Breaking Stereotypes: Confidence & Modern Hearing Aids
07:33 – The Power of Caring: Brandon’s Leadership Philosophy
09:01 – Growing Up at Starkey: Lessons in Leadership & Innovation
11:45 – Leading Innovation in Health Tech & AI
12:37 – Starkey's Game-Changing Product Features
14:38 – Superhuman Sound Quality & 360º Hearing
17:03 – Hearing, Brain Health, and Human Connection
18:47 – Do You Have Hearing Loss? Signs, Symptoms, & Next Steps
20:33 – How to Start a Conversation About Hearing Loss
21:56 – The Future of Hearing Health: AI, Connectivity, & Wellness
24:54 – Why More People Need Hearing Tech Than They Realize
25:46 – Quick Five: Dinner with Daymond John, Favorite Sounds, and Leadership Lessons
27:58 – Where to Find Brandon & Learn More

Takeaways:
Challenging Stigma and Embracing Technology: Brandon Sawalich and Starkey are redefining hearing aids as advanced, wearable tech rather than outdated medical devices, incorporating features such as AI, language translation, and health monitoring to help people reconnect with life and stay healthy.
Leadership Rooted in Caring: Brandon believes that true business success is rooted in genuine care for people—a philosophy cultivated from his early days at Starkey and reflected in the company’s culture, where empathy and helping others are valued as highly as innovation.
Hearing Health Is Brain Health: The importance of early hearing evaluation is underscored by Brandon, who explains that untreated hearing loss can lead to isolation, cognitive decline, and even early onset of conditions like dementia. Modern hearing technology does more than amplify sound—it helps keep the brain active, engaged, and healthy.

Sound Bites:
“Today’s hearing aids are mini-computers—powered by AI, tracking health metrics, even translating languages—not the bulky devices of the past.”
“You can’t always develop a caring attitude, but you can hire for it. Our culture starts with people who truly care.”
“The ear is the new wrist—our devices do more than help you hear, they connect you, keep you safe, and give you a superhuman boost.”

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