Get ready to be inspired as we sit down with the immensely talented Michelle Rogers. This creative powerhouse, hailing from Gippsland, Victoria, has not let her chronic illness and disability stifle her passion for fashion.

As a successful model and photographer, Michelle is shattering stereotypes, advocating for diversity, and pushing for the inclusion of more body sizes, ages, and disabilities in the fashion industry.

Check out her instagram page.

Join us as we:

• Delve into Michelle's daily battles with complex chronic illness. 
• Learn about the monumental effort it takes her to perform tasks many of us take for granted, and 
• How she manages the unpredictability of her condition. 

Michelle's tenacity is evident as she discusses the logistics of preparing for major events, like fashion shows, all while dealing with everyday life challenges. 

We wrap up our conversation with a thorough discussion on the significance of understanding both visible and invisible disabilities. 

Learn from Michelle's personal experience of the emotional toll of having to prove a disability and the importance of shifting policies from requiring proof to understanding individual needs. 

This episode serves as a testament to Michelle's resilience and a call to action for increased inclusivity and representation. Tune in as her story unfolds.

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Combining a big picture, balanced approach with real-world experience, we help organisations understand their diversity and inclusion shortcomings – and identify practical, measurable actions to move them forward.

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