Megan Fuciarelli

Founder & Chief Empowerment Officer

Megan Fuciarelli is a TEDx speaker, international best-selling author, and Founder of US² Consulting. As an Authenticity Amplifier, Megan partners with organizations and leaders to create cultures rooted in trust, accountability, and meaningful inclusion.

With over a decade of experience in leadership development and culture transformation, Megan brings a practical and human-centered approach to her work. She is the creator of the CARES® framework and author of Metamorphustice™: From Savior to CHANGEmaker; Stages of Justice Reform, where she challenges individuals and organizations to move beyond performative efforts and into authentic change.

Megan’s engaging and interactive speaking style inspires audiences to reflect, connect, and take meaningful action. Her work focuses on authenticity, leadership, identity, and building workplaces where people feel seen, heard, welcomed, and valued.

May 21, 2026

Leading with Authenticity: Megan Fuciarelli on Trust, Disability Inclusion, and Workplace Culture

What does authentic leadership actually look like, and why does it matter more than ever for disability inclusion at work?In this episode of Changing Minds & Changing Lives, host Julie Sowash is joined by Megan Fuciarelli, Founder & Chief Empowerment Officer of US2 Consulting, to unpack one of the biggest workplace challenges in 2026: the growing gap between what employers say and what employees experience.Drawing on recent disability employment data and real-world examples—from federal accommodation policy rollbacks to employer lawsuits and shifting DEI commitments—this conversation explores why trust is breaking down in the workplace and what leaders can do to rebuild it.

Guest: Megan Fuciarelli

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