Episodes

Disability Inclusion Consultant and Public Speaker Calum Grevers shares his personal experiences navigating the social housing systems and accessibility barriers in Scotland throughout his quest to live independently as a person with a disability and a full-time wheelchair user.

In this episode, Julie has a conversation with Kara Richardson Whitely, who is the CEO of The Gorgeous Agency. They talk about the importance of body diversity and inclusion in the corporate world and how corporations can have a significant impact on promoting inclusion in the workplace. Kara shares her personal journey and discusses her book, "Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds." She talks about the challenges she faced while striving for body-acceptance and changing the narrative around body-inclusion. Tune in to listen to the whole conversation!

Frantz Berthaud, healthcare leader, sat down with Julie to discuss equity in healthcare and the significance of diverse representation in clinical trials. They both share their views on the future of AI in the healthcare industry and the importance of programming machine-learning systems to include diverse groups.

Wesley shares his personal journey of overcoming lifestyle changes and health struggles after his injury. He describes how these experiences helped him uncover his true passion and pave a path forward to a successful business. Wesley also discusses his work with major companies, promoting accountability for accessibility and inclusion efforts.

Julie and Jamie have a conversation about the current state of disability employment in both the UK and in the US. They discuss how government policies and shortcomings are affecting the global disability community and delve into what employers can do to be genuinely impactful in disability inclusion.

Julie and Andrea discuss the limitations of the medical field for people with disabilities as well as the trials of interviewing for and landing a nursing position as a person with a disability.

Julie sits down for a chat with Roche Diagnostics' EEOC Manager, Erin McCann, to discuss self-identification, what to look for in an inclusive employer, remote work, and more.