In our efforts to change the world, spearheaded by these posts (obviously!), we’ve covered a lot of ground. Topics like getting clarity, not burning out, sharing your experiences, connecting with or even building your own tribe, taking action to make real impact, and continuously learning; are all vital! One thing we haven’t touched upon thats… Continue Reading
Accessible Norfolk Cottage
About 18 months ago a brilliant addition came in to my life in the form of a golden retriever. Sunny has brought a lot of joy, mess, mayhem and a brilliantly different perspective on life. As an accessible travel blogger this has made my globetrotting adventures a little more tricky. Recently neither Kasia or I… Continue Reading
Purple Mentors and Joining Dots
Having essentially launched a media and marketing agency in recent weeks. All to forward our vision of an inclusive world. I’ve totally geeked out on inclusive brand marketing. Last week I read Green Marketing by Jacquelyn Ottman, and learned so much beyond the marketing aspects. The ways in which some companies embraced green consumerism, leaving… Continue Reading
Purple Brands
Estimated at $6 trillion globally and £269 billion in the UK alone. Yet businesses still have inaccessible products and services, as well as discriminatory recruitment in the workplace. Disabled people face double the unemployment levels to non disabled people! Not only is it morally wrong and illegal (Equalities Act 2010), businesses are turning away customers…. Continue Reading
Inclusion Revolution
The brilliant founder of #themarketingmeetup Joe Glover invited me to speak in Cambridge. I have always been passionate for marketing. I’m a good communicator (talk lots!), studied my masters in it, and honestly believe it has the power to change culture. In my talk I shared my story of breaking barriers (standard), explained how I… Continue Reading
Autumnal Change
Its coming! Or is it here already? I have a love/hate relationship with autumn. Let’s start with hate. Maybe that’s too strong a term. But as it gets colder and darker, my body aches and I feel more tired. Just by looking at my feed, you’ll see what an energised and busy summer I just… Continue Reading
Influencer Marketing can Change the World
On Thursday night I delivered a keynote speech and was a panellist for ‘behind the curtain’ with the Goat agency. An influencer marketing agency. My talk was about life with a disability, becoming an influencer, and our plans on Disability Horizons to create a fully inclusive world. Our panel debate, moderated by Esme Rice, was… Continue Reading
Slow Momentum
Having read a lot of inspirational books and watched a lot of goosebump inducing tv/films; I’ve developed some big ideas. But there’s been points on the journey to creating social change that really tested my patience. Some days I’m like: – “why don’t people get this?” – “we thought millions would have loved this!” –… Continue Reading