In this powerful and educational episode of Goddess on the Rise, I’m joined by my incredible friend Erin Noon Kay-CEO & Founder of Claiming Disability. We dive deep into the realities of living with a disability, the state of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in the U.S. right now, and the urgent need for true representation and accessibility.

This conversation is filled with truth, lived experience, and real talk-especially around how society views disability, the barriers that still exist, and how we can all do better when it comes to allyship and advocacy.

Here’s a little more about Erin in her own words:

Erin Noon Kay is the CEO & Founder of Claiming Disability. Erin identifies a "fierce disabled entrepreneurial woman," with Cerebral Palsy. She uses a walker and wheelchair occasionally, but she believes it's "OK" to look disabled and is working hard to bring representation for disability in film and everyday culture through media projects and disability related content. She believes "disabled," is NOT is a bad word, but a badge of honor, a beautiful community, a culture. She has worked in the non-profit, governmental, and business sector for over 10 years.

Now, Claiming Disability, is connected to over 35k disability advocates from around the world, including Jim Lebrecht and Nicole Newnham, the Directors/Executive Producers of Crip Camp. A groundbreaking summer camp galvanizes a group of teens with disabilities to help build a movement, forging a new path toward greater equality.

Tune in to learn, unlearn, and walk away more empowered to be part of the change.

To support Erin or follow her journey check out her link tre,e

https://linktr.ee/claiming_disability