I’ve had a very testing 6 weeks. In fact I’ve had a pretty tough 6 months. I learned from you in my recent poll that shared experiences are helpful. I think we all take away something for ourselves when connecting with what others go through. So here’s my news and what I’ve learned through quite… Continue Reading
Bigger Picture
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
Show business to big business
I’ve had a big shift in my career the past year or so. In fact it’s 10 years almost to the day that I handed my notice in from my safer employed job. So it’s fair to say on this long bank holiday weekend I’ve been a little reflective and a little nostalgic. Here’s a… 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
Games Day
Metaphors are everywhere when we try to find them. So maybe this post resonates with me because of specific circumstances today. However I’m interested if you think I’m on to something… This week I’ve been doing a lot of reflection, analysis, strategy and planning for Purple Goat. Today I really needed a switch off. So… Continue Reading
Therapy and Me
The days and weeks and months are passing quicker than ever. While I’m desperately missing work events and accessible tourism projects, lockdown certainly hasn’t left me bored! Purple Goat passed its 6 month birthday in October. I’ve loved every minute of growing our brand awareness, building relationships with many different businesses, building a kick ass… Continue Reading
Representation in media
Back in 2010, on an adventurous roadtrip from San Francisco to Los Angeles via Vegas, my friend Srin Madipalli and I dreamed up something disruptive and innovative. On the trip as wheelchair users we’d experienced challenges, we’d experienced exhilarating moments, and we’d experienced a fundamental realisation: As disabled people we were never given a platform… Continue Reading