Alice Hargreaves, CEO of Sick in the City, shares her personal journey with disability and chronic illness and how it led her to found Sick in the City (SIC). She discusses the challenges and triumphs she has faced as a disabled CEO, including the impact of her health on her work and the empowerment of self-employment. Alice emphasises the importance of intersectionality in her work and how integrating diverse perspectives enhances advocacy and consulting efforts. She also explains the mission of SIC and how they address the disability employment gap through supporting the disabled community and working with employers. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration and diversity in creating inclusive workplaces and much more.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:16 The decision to pursue self-employment
12:12 Challenges and triumphs as a disabled CEO
17:23 SIC’s mission
25:00 The importance of intersectionality
29:38 The power of collaboration and diversity
36:30 Challenges faced by disabled entrepreneurs
48:05 Long-term goals for SIC and advice for disabled individuals
Takeaways
Personal experiences with disability and chronic illness can shape one's career path and lead to advocacy work.
Self-employment can provide the freedom to prioritise health and create a more inclusive work environment.
Intersectionality is crucial in addressing the diverse needs and experiences within the disabled community.
Advocacy and consulting efforts should involve diverse perspectives to create more inclusive solutions.
SIC supports the disabled community through accessible resources and events, while also working with employers to bridge the disability employment gap. Collaboration and diversity are essential for creating inclusive workplaces.
Disabled entrepreneurs face challenges such as lack of finance and knowledge about available support.
There is a need for more community and networking opportunities for disabled entrepreneurs.
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