Promote Disability

In this final and Part 3 episode of the Promote Disability introduction, host Jeremy Siegers introduces the mission of the podcast, highlights the inspiring journey of its creation, and outlines its goals to promote inclusion and awareness through captivating stories from disabled founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. Learn about Disability:IN's mentorship program, the significance of sharing these powerful narratives, and how Promote Disability aims to build a supportive and inclusive business community. Discover how you can stay connected and even apply to be a guest on the show.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Mission and Advocacy: Promote Disability aims to amplify awareness and inclusion for business professionals with disabilities through conversations and stories of overcoming adversity and achieving business success.
• Mentorship Inspiration: The concept for the podcast was inspired by Jeremy Seegers’ participation in a mentorship program through DisabilityIN, where he heard many compelling stories.
• Focus on Community Building: The podcast aims to build a community that values, includes, and supports individuals with disabilities in every industry.
• Guest Selection: The show will feature founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders with disabilities, as well as companies with disability-focused Employee Resource Groups (ERG).
• Educational Outreach: The goal is to promote a better understanding of the unique and valuable perspectives of disabled professionals, encouraging more inclusive hiring practices.

QUOTES

• "These stories need to be shared with the world."
• "Our mission is in our name. Promote Disability is exactly what we are doing."
• "Disability is an everybody community because everybody can end up with a disability sometime."
• "At Promote Disability, we're prioritizing quality over quantity."

Connect with Us:

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/).

YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@promotedisability)

LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/promotedisability)

Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/promotedisability)

Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/promotedisability/)

Be Featured on the Promote Disability™ podcast:

Apply to Be a Guest (https://www.promotedisability.com/p/apply/)

Nominate a Guest (https://www.promotedisability.com/p/nominate/)

Podcast Host:

Jeremy Siegers

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

LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysiegers/) 

Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jeremysiegers)

Podcast Producer/Guest Host:

Chris Decker

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

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

Join our Community:

Subscribe (https://www.promotedisability.com/p/subscribe/) to the Promote Disability podcast for episodes that aim to inspire, educate, and advocate for greater inclusion in the business world.

Partner with Us:

Partnerships (https://www.promotedisability.com/p/partnerships/)

In this episode of Promote Disability, host Jeremy Siegers shares his inspiring journey of overcoming the challenges of muscular dystrophy to build a successful career. The discussion explores his early passion for art and computers in high school and college, the setbacks he faced at the start of his career, and his ultimate success in establishing a thriving signage and graphics business. This episode emphasizes the power of inclusion, persistence, and the unique talents that disabled professionals bring to the workplace. Listeners will be inspired by his story of resilience and his ongoing mission to advocate for greater inclusivity in the business world.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Importance of Inclusion: The podcast, Promote Disability, aims to inspire, educate, and advocate for the greater inclusion of disabled professionals in the business world.
• Personal Journey: The speaker shares a personal story about living with muscular dystrophy, adjusting expectations, and finding a passion in graphic arts.
• Business Formation: The speaker turned a hobby into a successful business after facing challenges in the traditional job market due to disability.
• Advocacy: There is an emphasis on recognizing skills and talents over disabilities, advocating for respect and equal opportunities.

QUOTES

• "If you’re doing something you love, you never work a day in your life."
• "Disability had nothing to do with it. I was hired, and people worked with me based on my skills and talent."

Connect with Us:

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/).

YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@promotedisability)

LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/promotedisability)

Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/promotedisability)

Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/promotedisability/)

Be a Guest:

Apply to Be a Guest (https://www.promotedisability.com/p/apply/) on the Promote Disability™ podcast.

Podcast Host:

Jeremy Siegers

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

LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysiegers/) 

Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jeremysiegers)

Podcast Producer/Guest Host:

Chris Decker

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

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

Join our Community:

Subscribe (https://www.promotedisability.com/p/subscribe/) to the Promote Disability podcast for episodes that aim to inspire, educate, and advocate for greater inclusion in the business world.

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."

Connect with Us:

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/).

YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@promotedisability)

LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/promotedisability)

Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/promotedisability)

Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/promotedisability/)

Be Featured on the Promote Disability™ podcast:

Apply to Be a Guest (https://www.promotedisability.com/p/apply/)

Nominate a Guest (https://www.promotedisability.com/p/nominate/)

Podcast Host:

Jeremy Siegers

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

LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysiegers/) 

Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jeremysiegers)

Podcast Producer/Guest Host:

Chris Decker

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

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

Join our Community:

Subscribe (https://www.promotedisability.com/p/subscribe/) to the Promote Disability podcast for episodes that aim to inspire, educate, and advocate for greater inclusion in the business world.

Partner with Us:

Partnerships (https://www.promotedisability.com/p/partnerships/)

Welcome to Promote Disability, hosted by Jeremy Siegers. Our mission is to amplify positive soundwaves, highlighting the unique strengths, insights, and leadership of disabled professionals in the workplace.

What to Expect in the Podcast:

• Insightful Conversations: Engage with discussions that matter, featuring founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders with disabilities.
• Heartfelt Stories: Hear firsthand accounts of overcoming adversity to achieve success, providing inspiration and practical lessons.
• Advocacy & Education: We aim to educate listeners on the importance of inclusion and advocate for changes in business practices to support disability inclusion.

Why Listen?

• To recognize and learn from the contributions of disabled individuals in the business world.
• To gain insights into how businesses can foster environments where everyone can thrive.
• To be part of a movement towards a more inclusive and understanding corporate culture.

Connect with Us:

• Website: Dive deeper into our mission - https://www.promotedisability.com/
• YouTube: Subscribe for video content - https://www.youtube.com/@promotedisability
• LinkedIn: Network and engage - https://www.linkedin.com/company/promotedisability
• Facebook: Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/promotedisability
• Instagram: Follow for inspiration - https://www.instagram.com/promotedisability/

Stay Tuned:

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