Disabled people are too often excluded from the political conversations and decisions that shape our everyday lives. From transport and housing to social care, employment, healthcare and accessibility. That’s why I’m really pleased to be part of this upcoming online conversation hosted by the Purple Collective and Our House. We’ll discuss building a Disabled People’s… Continue Reading
Purple Changemakers – Advoca Health Podcast
Up to 80% of what your doctor tells you disappears the moment you walk out of the appointment, according to research. That’s why the conversation in the latest Purple Changemakers podcast with Michael and Shyam, co-founders of Advoca, matters. We dive into how their app is helping people retain key medical information, make sense of… Continue Reading
Everything is Possible Daredevil Edition
When your book gets a mascot who’s braver than you. Massive thanks to Aga for creating Fantasia and capturing the heart of Everything is Possible in the most joyful way. The book is available on Amazon. No goggles required. Grab a copy 👉 here
Changemaker 2025 Reflections
As the year comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on just how strange and full on 2025 has been, both personally and professionally. On a personal level, we’ve had four funerals and three weddings. That probably says enough about the emotional highs and lows of the year. It’s been a reminder of how fragile,… Continue Reading
Disabled. Unapologetic. Still him
This disabled artist just flipped the script. I’ve been listening to “I’m Still Him” by Lil Man J today. He samples Mozart and raps about being disabled while living a life you probably wish you had. What hits isn’t just the sound. It’s the message. This is disability as confidence, creativity, and cultural presence, not… Continue Reading
Something I noticed while Christmas shopping
I don’t think we talk enough about how everyday technology quietly changes who gets to be independent. Today I realised how much I take my phone for granted. I use it for almost everything. Work, messages, planning, shopping, thinking. The only time I really switch to a laptop is for video calls when it’s plugged… Continue Reading
Building Bridges
For so long, disability has been placed in its own box. A separate category. A side conversation. Something to be spoken about only in specialist spaces. But real progress happens when we build bridges instead of boxes. Bridges between disabled and non disabled communities. Bridges between business, culture, policy and everyday life. Bridges between lived… Continue Reading
Uncaging talent – Frida Kahlo and Ray Charles
When I think about what the world gains if everyone has the chance to flourish, two people always come to mind: Frida Kahlo and Ray Charles. Both lived with disabilities in times and cultures that offered very little support, understanding, or access. Yet their talent found a way through the cracks, and the result changed… Continue Reading