HearOs Wear Magnets

HearOs Wear Magnets™ was co-founded by Wayne and Karen Barnett, a husband-and-wife team
whose lives were changed by hearing loss & the transformative power of cochlear implant
technology.
After decades of tinnitus, Ménière’s disease, profound sensorineural hearing loss, & an acoustic
neuroma, Wayne made the decision to receive a cochlear implant in 2025. What began as a difficult
medical chapter grew into a story of courage, resilience & rediscovered sound.
Inspired by his journey, they created HearOs Wear Magnets™ to support others
navigating the emotional & physical challenges of hearing loss. Their mission is to elevate the voices
of adults, children & families reclaiming sound, inspire those considering cochlear implant surgery,
& create a welcoming community grounded in love, strength & connection.
Through signature apparel, stories the Barnetts honor every HearO — from children hearing their 
parents’ voices for the first time to adults rediscovering music,
laughter, & sound.