Made Visible

104. Hannah Olson, Showing Employers (and Beyond) the Value of Hiring People with Chronic Illness and Disability


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Join Hannah Olson and host, Harper Spero, for a special IG Live event on February 8th at 12:00pm EST! Follow @madevisiblestories on Instagram to tune in.

When employers come to Hannah Olson and ask her why they should hire people who have chronic illness, she has a lot to say. Hannah is the founder is Chronically Capable, a platform that connects people who are chronically ill or disabled with meaningful remote work. On today's episode, Hannah and I talk about what it was like to balance her first post-grad job with managing Lyme disease, why the year 2020 looms so large, and what makes people with chronic illness so well equipped for the workforce.

This episode previously aired on November 5th, 2019.

For more information about Hannah and hiring people with chronic illness and disability, visit our website at madevisiblestories.com/podcast

This podcast aims to change the conversation around invisible illnesses and we need your help! Help support our mission by leaving a review and sharing this episode!

Please note: This podcast is intended to provide information and education and is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, prevention, cure, or guarantee. You should consult with a licensed or registered healthcare professional about your individual condition and circumstance.

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