Julie Sowash shares her powerful journey of overcoming hidden disabilities while rising to become a leader in the field of disability advocacy. Battling daily panic attacks, navigating the complexities of mental health, and challenging the low expectations often placed on people with disabilities, Julie talks about the hurdles she faced along the way. She addresses the flawed systems that fail to support those with disabilities and highlights the importance of creating meaningful opportunities rather than charity-driven initiatives. Julie's story is a compelling reminder of the strength and resilience needed to drive real change.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 - Kicking Off with a Special Guest: Julie Sowash
• 00:02:00 - Battling Hidden Disabilities: Julie's Personal Story
• 00:04:21 - Panic Attacks and the Search for Stability
• 00:08:00 - ADHD Diagnosis: A Turning Point in Julie's Life
• 00:11:40 - Partnering with PepsiCo: Building Disability Solutions
• 00:15:20 - From Nonprofit Mindset to Scaling a Business
• 00:23:45 - The Power of Partnership: Julie's Personal Journey
• 00:27:00 - Quickfire Insights: Books, Music, and More
• 00:29:20 - The Meaning of Eternal Optimism: Julie’s Perspective

Links and Resources:

• Julie on LinkedIn
• Changing Minds & Changing Lives 
• Crazy and the King 
• Disability Solutions 
• Julie on Twitter / X

Book Recommendations

• Jonathan Mayberry books
• Eddie Glaude books 
• Simon Sinek books 
• Imagining the Heartland by Britt E. Halvorson & Joshua O. Reno

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