The Purple Collective launched recently and surpassed the 100-member milestone in just a few days! This quick growth highlights the enthusiasm and commitment within the community to make a difference in disability inclusion. Since the launch, we’ve been working closely with the community to make informed decisions based on the early actions we’ve carried out…. Continue Reading
Bigger Picture
My Approach to Leadership as a Disabled Founder
Leadership, to me, is about more than just steering the ship—it’s about building a culture where everyone feels empowered, valued, and motivated to achieve great things together. At Purple Goat Agency, fostering a strong company culture is at the heart of everything I as a founder and our senior management team do. Whether it’s our… Continue Reading
Purple Collective Launch
Breaking News! I’m excited to announce the launch of a new disability cooperative, called the Purple Collective! The Purple Collective is a groundbreaking community platform designed to empower activists in the disability space. The mission? To connect passionate individuals with impactful campaigns, helping drive positive change through small, manageable actions that make a big difference…. Continue Reading
Purple Progress
Hello everyone! Since the wedding six weeks ago, life has been wonderfully busy with some exciting social activities. I had an amazing time at the Pink concert, enjoyed the elegance of Royal Ascot with Proximo, and so far I’m thrilled at the Euro 2024 Football Championships. It’s been lots of fun socially, and now I’m… Continue Reading
A Huge Purple Update
I don’t know about you, but I’m really feeling that spring energy. With the longer days and creative ideas in abundance, I’m feeling super productive and full of energy. Both personal and professional life feel full of joy and opportunity at the moment. Long may that continue! I’ve wanted to update on a few work… Continue Reading
Inclusive Policymaking with Celia Chartres-Aris
My Purple Power/Martyn Sibley show podcast is back with another episode. This time I had a phenomenal chat with the brilliant Celia Chartres-Aris (née Hensman) about Inclusive Policymaking. We touch on so much. In particular why disabled people haven’t had enough representation in politics and policy making. Often including our large and vibrant community has… Continue Reading
Making Space with Keely Cat-Wells
If you haven’t already seen on my social channels, I’ve been back in to podcasting recently. Both on my own Martyn Sibley show, and as a guest on other shows too. Recently I had a great conversation with Keely Cat Wells on her entrepreneurial journey, and her new start-up on the block, with Sophie Morgan,… Continue Reading
Disability and entrepreneurship
Disability and entrepreneurship. Disabled founders. Business owners with a long term health condition. There’s so much to unpack in these words right!? To speak to it from personal experience, I just wanted to share two things I’ve done in this space the past week. 1) Today I delivered my first university lecture for Leicester business… Continue Reading