Aces Interviews

First aired on YouTube 2nd January 2024

On Aces Interviews today I’m chatting with Sandie Roberts, a disability advocate, writer and part time model.  A trauma-filled early life and coming into acceptance of being disabled much later has meant it has been a rocky road to self love and acceptance but now Sandie plans to share the benefits of life as a disabled, queer human rather than just looking at all the things wrong with the world.

Find out more about Sandie Roberts via Instagram:
@therealsilverlinings


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First aired on YouTube 11th December 2023

On Aces Interviews this week I’m chatting with Micah Leroy, a high school student using an eye gaze system for communication and computer access. Micah is an advocate for people with disabilities and is involved in Youth in Government. Last year he wrote a bill on bathroom rights for people who are trans and disabled, and the year before that, a bill for marriage equality for disability benefits. Micah is involved in advocating for his local community.

Find out more about Micah Leroy via his Instagram:
@disabled_trans_boy

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First aired on YouTube 12th December 2023

On Aces Interviews this week I’m chatting with Mae Gomez who mum of three boys, author, publisher, and events host. Mae is hosting the International Summit for PWDs, which is an online event.

To join the International Summit for PWDs: https://fb.me/e/3LDpaojwf 

For aspiring book authors connect with Mae at:
https://thrivegrowbookpublishing.com/

#AcesInterviews #Podcast #disability #HiddenDisabilites #entrepreneur #disabledentrepeneur

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First aired on YouTube 1st December 2023

In today’s Aces Interview, ‘conversations to empower’, I’ll be chatting with Scarlett o’Connor, a therapist with a hidden disability. Overcoming a 25 year battle with anorexia and bulimia herself, Scarlett has worked with clients in the areas of eating disorders and weight issues. She is passionate about working with big corporate structures to implement change and to raise awareness about hidden disabilities and the judgement and guilt you have to overcome when you look “normal”.

Find out more about Scarlett o’Connor on Facebook

 #AcesInterviews #conversations #disability #HiddenDisabilites #ReasonableAdjustments #Accessibility #AccessibleEmployment #DisabledModels #Therapist

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First aired on YouTube 31st October 2023

In today’s Aces Interview, ‘conversations to empower’, I’ll be chatting with Beaver Meadow, an award-winning Somatic Sex & Intimacy coach working with adults with visible and hidden disabilities, facilitating and enabling sexual expression and exploration, sexual autonomy and sexual sovereignty.


Find out more about Beaver Meadow
Instagram: @thedisabilitysexcoach
TikTok: @thedisabilitysexcoach

https://thedisabilitysexcoach.com/

 #AcesInterviews #conversations #disability #sex #breakthestigma #somaticsexcoach #sexsurrogacy #partnersurrogacy #disabilitysexuality #sexualhealth #sexualexploration

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First aired on YouTube 16th October 2023

WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT

In today’s Aces Interview, ‘conversations to empower’, I’ll be chatting two grumpy gits from The Grumpy Gits show; Adam Pearson and Martin Dougan, the worlds most popular independent disability show.
In each episode they give their take on topical issues affecting disability, mixed in with humorous group chat and the See You Next Tuesday question feature.


Find out more about The Grumpy Gits
Instagram: @thegrumpygitshow @martindougan11 @adam_pearson_tv
Facebook: The Grumpy Gits  Martin Dougan  Adam Pearson
YouTube: @GrumpyGitShow



 #AcesInterviews #conversations #disability #socialmodel #accessibility #peoplefocused #Lighthearted  @DisabilityExpo @josierones

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First aired on YouTube 1st October 2023

In today’s Aces Interview, ‘conversations to empower’, I’ll be chatting with Mary Ward and Jo Collins, founders of Chickenshed, an inclusive theatre company.

In 1974, musician and composer Jo met teacher and director Mary. Sharing a belief that everyone who wanted should have the right to perform and create, they set up a theatre company on a farm in a disused chicken shed!

 Chicken Shed took part in Britains Got Talent, reaching the semi finals and receiving the infamous Golden Buzzer!

Find out more about Chicken Shed:

https://www.chickenshed.org.uk

Instagram: @chickenshed_uk
Facebook: CHICKENSHED
LinkedIn: Chickenshed Theatre

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First aired on YouTube 17th September 2023

In today’s Aces Interview, ‘conversations to empower’, I’ll be chatting with Lauren Michelle, a 28 year old disabled mother of one who just so happened to go viral on TikTok in 2019 with a video of her signing. Lauren says “ I sing, i poke fun at myself all while educating others about my disabilities”


Get in touch with Lauren Michelle:

TikTok: @itslaurenduh94
Instagram: @itslaurenduh94
Facebook: Lauren Michelle

https://koji.to/itslaurenduh94


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First aired on YouTube 14th September 2023

In today’s Aces Interview, ‘conversations to empower’, I’ll be chatting with Rob Dunger, a Radio Presenter & Producer on Suffolk Sound, as well as Co-founder of  DIScoverABILITY, a show about the world of disability & difference.


Get in touch with Rob Dunger:

https://suffolksound.com

https://www.robdunger.co.uk



#AcesInterviews #disability #accessibility #DIScoverABILITY #inclusion #ColchesterM&S #AccessibleToilets #ChangingPlaces

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First aired on YouTube 21st August 2023

In today’s Aces Interview, ‘conversations to empower’, I’ll be chatting with Kait Hatch, Kait is a creative polymath, which is a short way to say they are a multi-genre writer, mixedmedia artist, and Buddhist chaplain.

Get in touch with Kait Hatch

Instagram: @ksc_hatch

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlynschatch

Substack: https://substack.com/@kschatch

 https://www.kaitlynschatch.com


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