Hey there. It’s your friendly neighbourhood disabled entrepreneur, Martyn Sibley, here to share my latest escapades with you. Buckle up, because we’re traveling in Poland at the moment! Now, I have to admit, this trip has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions, but it’s reminded me why I have such a passion for travel, languages,… Continue Reading
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Celebrating Progress: A Year of Growth, Success, and Inclusion
Hey, everyone. I’m excited to update on the incredible journey I’ve been on lately. As a disabled entrepreneur and changemaker, I believe resilience and determination are huge ingredients for changing the world. I want to highlight the positive strides I’ve made in my personal and professional life, the ongoing success of Purple Goat agency, and… Continue Reading
Disability Citizen Assembly
Purple Power is really motoring now! Encompassing self development, disruptive politics, and innovative business ideas – all for disability inclusion! With Purple Goat becoming the vehicle for change with global business. Purple Ventures being my outlet to advise disability companies. Purple Power is an outlet for Changemakers and Leaders. In the spirit of all this… Continue Reading
Gene Keys to unlock inclusion
As a wheelchair user, disability activist and social entrepreneur I’m unwavering in these two perspectives – I didn’t choose to be born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and I can be more included in society by designing a barrier free world (no steps, no discrimination, no red tape). However theres another part of my personal and… Continue Reading
Purple Party
Yesterday at Purple Goat we celebrated our second birthday in person. And when I say celebrated, it was the biggest celebration of disabled talent you’ll ever see! At an accessible venue in London for 150 people (believe me such venues are not so abundant), many of the top disabled influencers joined some of our clients,… Continue Reading
Government Disability Strategy – Who’s leading the conversation?
Today the government released their long anticipated disability strategy. Promised since 2019, it was said to be big and bold for the disability community. Having looked at it this morning, here’s my take on it. Firstly the obligatory nod to the positives. The mention of improvement to housing, transport, education and employment is much needed…. Continue Reading
Mentors and Gratitude
Back in 2009 AJ and Melissa Leon helped build martynsibley.com and mentored me through blogging, entrepreneurship and chasing my dreams. This month at Purple Goat Agency we made our biggest deal yet. I messaged AJ to tell him about this particular milestone. True to his warmth and kindness, he sent me this bottle of premium… Continue Reading
Lifebook: Envisioning a great 2021 and beyond
I believe everything is possible. Yes there’s caveats around the laws of physics, how long it takes to get there, and doing things differently. But essentially this belief holds true through my life. Going to university, learning to drive, being on the BBC, travelling the world, meeting my idols. All happened from one thing… Please… Continue Reading