These past few days have been amazing. Having some space from the day to day routine. Reflecting on the year that’s about to finish. Making new plans and dreaming big for 2024. Hanging with loved ones over the festive period. My social media usage and content creation has always been for my purpose and passion… Continue Reading
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Purple Goat – Year in Review
In April 2020 Arron and I announced the launch of the world’s first and only disability-led, social-first marketing agency. The aims were simple: Close the gap of representation for disabled people in advertising Hire the world’s best marketing and disability talent in our agency Use the carrot, not the stick, to bring to life the… Continue Reading
The hidden challenges behind a photo from a San Marino stage
For those of you who started following me more recently (and a general update for those who’ve followed me longer) I wanted to share a bit more behind the scenes and some personal insights in to my life. I still plan to do a ‘PG year in review and thoughts for 2024’ type post in… Continue Reading
Year End Posts
I can’t believe we’re almost at the end of 2023 already! So much has happened for me this year, indeed for disabled people, and disability inclusion in general. For those who knew me and followed me before the Purple Goat tsunami hit the world in 2020, you’ll remember me being in a different country each… Continue Reading
5 Incredible Ways Technology Can Empower Disabled People
In a recent interview with the head of accessibility at Google, Christopher Patnoe, I uncovered five remarkable ways technology is transforming the lives of disabled people. From enabling accessible navigation to enhancing gaming experiences, these innovations are making a significant difference. 1. Accessible Navigation with Google Maps Google Maps has become a powerful tool for… Continue Reading
Change Makers Assemble
I’ve been wanting to share a few thoughts on making change and those who drive it. The change makers. So with the disability power 100 event taking place this week, straight after Purple Tuesday, there couldn’t have been a more perfect time to publish. Firstly I want to congratulate the Purple Tuesday and Shaw Trust… Continue Reading
Guest lecture for disability and entrepreneurship course
If you’d have told me almost 20 years ago when I received my Bachelors in Economics and Masters in Marketing these two things I’m about to share with you in this post, well I’d have fallen out of my wheelchair in surprise! Firstly, there’s actually now a course in disability and entrepreneurship, run by Leicester… Continue Reading
Be Brave
Today I’d like to talk about bravery. Specifically to brands who continue to avoid disabled people because of fear. Life is full of hurdles. Fear is a natural emotion. Without it we’d struggle to get very far in life at all. But it’ has to be in balance. With too much fear, we don’t really… Continue Reading