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
Podcasts
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 Goat update
Another big week at Purple Goat Agency! I’ve continued my weekday livestreams, interviewing leaders in the disability world. I’ve also continued my daily Disabled Founders Journal podcast, alongside some of the livestream interviews on my channel here https://open.spotify.com/show/5or9a7baTKyL7NZDv37qET?si=sRgRDBCDTxCsjZFOUhOkTw. Three of my favourite Daily Sib interviews include: 1) Elizabeth Ransome-Croker and I discussing the founding story of… Continue Reading
Disabled Founders Journal
A quick update today on bank holiday Monday. I’ve started a daily journal on my podcast channel. Please do listen, let me know your thoughts, and subscribe. I’ve done a few episodes already live here. It’s also available on all normal podcast platforms. Don’t forget to tune in every weekday for #thedailysib on my personal… Continue Reading
Investment, technology and influencer marketing
Since I last published, England has moved a little out of lockdown. Confusingly. But things have eased a bit nonetheless. On a personal level it’s been a busy time. Purple Goat is thriving since our launch. If you would like to understand what we’re doing in the world of marketing and disability inclusion, here’s a… Continue Reading
The Baroness, The Entrepreneur and the Influencers
I know. This week’s update sounds like a riveting spy novel. It was in fact my week, in a short summary. To be fair my week was as riveting as a good novel. Yet all completely non fiction. The Baroness As you know, I’ve been on a mission for a fully inclusive world. Part of… Continue Reading
Spirituality and Politics
Another week has passed by. After a slight catch of breath last Sunday, it was a full on with our first full week at Purple Goat! Meeting the Goats I had a great couple of days meeting all the account managers, campaign managers, operations team and so on at the main Goat Agency. Who are… Continue Reading
Launching Purple Goat
Another week. Another business venture. Another leap to true inclusion. In partnership with the Goat Agency (a successful global influencer marketing agency) we’ve launched the Purple Goat agency. Our mission is to connect big brands with the vast disabled community via disabled influencers. To watch our launch announcement on YouTube head here! To listen to… Continue Reading