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
How to change the world
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
Life update to flow state
One way or another I’ve felt very blocked from a writing perspective. Which is always doubly frustrating thinking back a few years when I literally couldn’t stop myself from publishing. The reasons vary over time from doubling down on Purple Goat, having some non work priorities to focus on, to more recently just overthinking and… 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
Broken Equipment. Broken System
As if by magic, following my post yesterday, my ceiling hoist that lifts me broke down this morning! Luckily I had a second travel hoist in the shed. Meaning I could get out of bed. But it’s not a permanent fix in the house. In trying to get it fixed, I’ve experienced the following: –… Continue Reading
Disability and Identity
I haven’t talked so much lately about the disability side of my life, and specifically any stories as a ‘disabled’ entrepreneur/founder. Partly it’s because I’ve always wanted balance between the disability side of my identity and the many other elements that makes me me. Partly it’s because I’d written and spoken about the disability perspective… Continue Reading
Climate and Disability Activism: Bridging two important worlds
Image description: Áine stands smiling outdoors on a house balcony, their short brown hair blowing in the summer breeze. They are a white non-binary femme. Suburban treetops dominate the background, with Auckland’s skyline visible in the distance. I hope you’re all feeling the purple power today! 💜 I’m thrilled to share the latest edition of… Continue Reading
That New Wave Energy
Have you ever noticed that life seems to go in waves and cycles? That certain elements of health, social activities, work projects and many other things have an ebb and flow? The way our energy, motivation and productivity have different rhythms? It’s something I’ve been aware of for quite a few years. In particular I… Continue Reading