I’ve had a few mentors in my life. Some teachers. Some line managers. Some absolute idols of mine. Along the way I learned that we don’t have to meet someone to learn from their experience. I’ve ended up with mentors from blogs, books and film too. One of my role models is an American guy… Continue Reading
Podcasts
Jason Goldberg – Prison Break
We all feel stuck from time to time. My latest podcast guest was stuck in a body, a job and a life he didn’t want. The thing that changed everything was a shift in mindset. Jason realised he was in a prison that could be broken out of. As you’ll hear, I first met Jason… Continue Reading
Episode 21: Tanni Grey-Thompson – Changing the world for disabled people
It’s not every day that I get to meet someone working in the House of Lords. It’s also not every day that I get to meet a famous sports person with countless Paralympic medals. And it’s really not every day that I get to meet someone who embodies both of these massive achievements. One day… Continue Reading
Episode 20: AJ Leon – You are the protagonist
I knew I needed to get out. There wasn’t anything dangerous going down, but I felt a pull to go and see the world. However people don’t just quit their jobs. Not away from the movies anyway. So I needed a plan! Its funny how a strong feeling and a vision can lead to serendipitous… Continue Reading
Hannah Ensor – Artistic Education
Having a disability feels like an eternal venture of educating people. Many people who haven’t come into contact with disability, have rather strange preconceptions of what my life is like. Then there are the people who know me very well, but can never know some of the struggles I have to face. We can… Continue Reading
Simon Minty – The Economics of Inclusion
I sometimes wonder what my economics degree gave me in day to day life. But then I realise it gave me various tools and frameworks by which to view the world. This is definitely the case when looking at disabled people as consumers and employees. As a consumer I need physical spaces to be accessible,… Continue Reading
Samanta Bullock – That Happy Buzzing Feeling
Do you get a buzz from buying new clothes? Or indeed feel great about yourself after having a haircut? I think it’s safe to say we all do. In the past I’d love a little clothes shopping spree. Through a combination of watching the pennies and reading more about spirituality. I went from living for… Continue Reading
Blaine Harrison – Creative Forever
I think when we are children, we are all very creative. Ideally this continues into adulthood. But all too often we get dragged into bills and work and other unnecessary worries. All to the detriment of our creative pursuits. As a child I used to write lyrics and make songs with my friends. Nothing that… Continue Reading