Welcome to the first episode of Promote Disability, hosted by Jeremy Siegers. In this inaugural episode, Jeremy shares his personal journey of living with muscular dystrophy and his experiences as an entrepreneur. Joined by guest host Chris Decker, they delve into Jeremy's childhood, his family's entrepreneurial legacy, and the pivotal moments that shaped his path. Discover heartfelt stories of resilience, the importance of inclusion, and the inspiration behind Promote Disability. Tune in and be inspired by Jeremy's story of overcoming adversity to achieve success.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Podcast Objective: Promote Disability aims to inspire, educate, and advocate for greater inclusion in the business world by highlighting the strengths and leadership of disabled professionals.
• Host's Journey: Jeremy Siegers shares his experience living with muscular dystrophy, starting from childhood challenges to his entrepreneurial pursuits.
• Family Influence: Jeremy's family, particularly his aunt Gloria and his father Al, played significant roles in shaping his understanding of disability and entrepreneurship.
• Community Building: The podcast encourages building a business community that values and supports individuals with disabilities across all industries and levels.

QUOTES

• "We aim to inspire, educate, and advocate for greater inclusion in the business world."
• "I have muscular dystrophy... which forces me to have weak muscles... primarily, I get around on a mobility scooter and a power wheelchair."
• "My Aunt Gloria... was paralyzed from the stomach down... she was as strong as could be... she indirectly taught me how to have a disability before I even knew I had one."
• "In a way, I'm kind of making my own legacy... following my dad's footsteps but doing it my own way."

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Promote Disability (https://www.promotedisability.com/) is a subsidiary social enterprise of Sharp Mill Graphics (https://sharpmill.com/), a nationally certified disability-owned business through Disability:IN (https://disabilityin.org/).

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Podcast Host:

Jeremy Siegers

Jeremy’s Story (https://sharpmill.com/about/jeremy-siegers/) 

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Podcast Producer/Guest Host:

Chris Decker

Creator Spark (https://creatorspark.com/) 

LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/decker-christopher/)

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