Remarkable Insights

Introducing our Remarkable Insights podcast episode "Disabled and Proud" featuring a fascinating conversation with Diego Mariscal, CEO & Chief Disabled Officer at 2Gether-International.

In this conversation, Diego highlights the importance of celebrating and valuing disability in the world of business and entrepreneurship. We explore the critical need for investing holistically in disabled founders and tackle some hard truths regarding society and the startup sector's lack of support for these individuals.

Diego paves the way for understanding the unique creativity, innovation and tenacity that the disabled community offers. Ready to challenge perceptions? Tune in now!

You can access a transcript of this episode at 

https://share.descript.com/view/NqBPQjsmgvZ

Learn more about Diego at, https://www.2gether-international.org/

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In this episode we're diving deep into a hard-hitting topic - the unchanged employment status of people with disability in Australia over the last 30 years. Our voice to guide us through this issue is passionate advocate Joel Sardi.

Joel’s advocacy began after a life-changing spinal cord injury in 2014, which resulted in him becoming a 'C-5' Quadriplegic. He is now part of the team at theField.jobs, which is a groundbreaking new job listing site built by and for people with disability that actively connects people with disability with jobs from inclusive employers.

Joel opens up about his journey, the transformation of his perspective after acquiring a disability, and the surprising barriers to employment he's discovered. This episode is a revealing conversation with a driven champion for disability inclusion and accessibility, check it out now!

You can access a transcript of this episode at 

https://share.descript.com/view/xFpBAueUyqs

Learn more about Joel at, https://www.joelsardi.com/

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Join us in this episode as we discover the brilliant world of Emily Yates, a Glasgow-based Accessibility Consultant, and Journalism ace. Tune in to hear the compelling journey of Emily, from her volunteer beginnings at the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games all the way to her role as the Head of Accessibility and Inclusive Design at Mima!

Emily draws on her personal experience as a wheelchair user to share her invaluable experiences travelling across the globe and helping improve the accessibility of one the world's largest airports.  

Don't miss out on this captivating discussion with a truly remarkable champion for disability inclusion and accessibility!
You can access a transcript of this episode at https://share.descript.com/view/0E87LiqpQCX

Learn more about Emily at, https://www.emilyroseyates.co.uk/
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Get ready for a riveting chat with Varun Chandak, founder of Access to Success, a Canadian non-profit powerhouse dedicated to shaping future leaders with disabilities. Varun opens up about his personal journey growing up with hearing loss in India, and how assistive tech became his game-changer!

Discover his passion for accelerating accessibility startups and empowering students and future leaders with disabilities. This episode is a testament to technology's transformative power—don't miss it!

You can access a transcript of this episode at https://share.descript.com/view/Xvj7lZiaZdx

Learn more about Varun at, https://www.linkedin.com/in/varunchandak 
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Join us as we delve further into Minnie Baragwanath's unlikely journey to becoming an eBook pioneer, fueled by a love for English literature, supportive Mum and cassette tapes!

In this Part 2 of our chat, Minnie shares how her personal experience with disability ignited her pursuit of social change and cultivated her unique worldview, standing firm on the belief that equality is not just a dream, but an attainable goal. Be ready for some truly remarkable insights!

You can access a transcript of this episode at https://share.descript.com/view/R7s4R8nyG8T

Learn more about Minnie at, https://www.minnieb.co.nz/ 
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Dive into the blindingly obvious and transformative world of the four-letter word 'with' in our new episode featuring Author, Social Entrepreneur and Access Innovator, Minnie Baragwanath!

In this conversation, Minnie challenges us to envisage the enormous potential of innovation powered by 'with' and how this is key to true disruption. We delve into a meaningful discussion on how innovation steered by people living with disability or ‘access citizens’ is fundamental in sketching a future brimming with possibilities. A future that celebrates and honors this community as the incredible innovators, creators, designers, and citizens they are!

You can access a transcript of this episode at https://share.descript.com/view/jryVImIyeBj

Learn more about Minnie at, https://www.minnieb.co.nz/  
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Learning coding in a small town at age 10 to Atlassian Foundation Director today - meet the unstoppable Steve King!

Our latest episode taps into Steve's fascinating journey of putting technology and innovation at the forefront of social causes. From scaling heights at global tech hotspots like Canva, Atlassian, and Yahoo, to co-founding a startup that champions for people with disability, Steve has challenged himself relentlessly.

If you're yearning for a sneak peek into a passionate world where problem-solving meets positive change, join this episode now!

You can access a transcript of this episode at: https://share.descript.com/view/n5uzKd9p9hw

Get in contact with Steve here: https://linktr.ee/steveathon

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Meet Srin Madipalli, a trailblazing tech-entrepreneur and investor, whose game-changing startup, Accomable, was snapped up by Airbnb in 2017! Did we mention he was also a former corporate lawyer, with an MBA, a genetics degree holder, and wields some web development skills on the side too? Mind-blown, right?

In this episode Srin shares the story of how he and a friend transformed an idea for a disability-focused magazine into an accessible travel startup that disrupted the industry. More so, he shines a spotlight on a burning issue – the huge gaps in capital for the disability market, urging governments to take notice. Srin Madipalli, folks, what CAN'T he do?

You can access a transcript of this episode at https://share.descript.com/view/hYzuWSlO4my

Learn more about Srin by visiting his website, https://srinmadipalli.com/

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Kelly Schulz, host of Knowable.Me podcast, invites us to explore how the uniqueness of being human impacts how we experience the world.

Kelly asks us to be more curious about experiences in our day-to-day lives that often go unnoticed from products, services, retail and digital experiences, to uncover opportunities to promote inclusion and enhance economic and social participation for all.  

You can access a transcript of this episode at: https://share.descript.com/view/wRrBz5l1K1a

Check out Kelly’s podcast Knowable.me at knowable.me/podcast

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Doctor Dinesh Palipana OAM was the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland and the second person to graduate medical school with quadriplegia in Australia.  

In this episode we speak with Dinesh who is also a lawyer, advocate, and researcher about his journey as a doctor with disability and the role technology has played in enhancing his doctor patient relationships and challenging the medical model of disability.

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