124: Your Business is Inaccessible (Let's Fix That)
Here we go with a really big and brave conversation. I brought together some incredible entrepreneurs and accessibility advocates to dig into what true accessibility in business actually looks like. Honestly, when you hear about the diversity of accessibility needs, it can feel overwhelming and expensive—it's tempting to just keep doing what you've always done. But this roundtable pushes us to think about accessibility completely differently, and these guests share practical ways that all businesses, no matter the size, can do better without starting from scratch.
Meet Today's Speakers:
Erin Perkins is deafblind, but you might not notice at first glance. She relies on a hearing aid and cochlear implant for hearing, without which she's profoundly deaf. Her vision is limited to 50 degrees, so if she doesn't wave back when you do, it's likely she didn't see or hear you. Working with independent business owners, coaches, and mentors opened her eyes to the widespread lack of accessibility awareness. This led her to focus on accessibility education. Erin is passionate about teaching businesses to be more accessible, using her personal experiences to promote true inclusion at every level. Her mission is to make the world more accessible, one business at a time.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erineperkins
Erika Stanley is a branding and AI strategist, the founder of Mile End Digital and the AI Queens Society. She helps brilliant, ambitious women entrepreneurs scale with smart AI systems and magnetic branding that attracts dream clients and builds authority.
https://aiqueens.substack.com/
https://www.erikastanley.com/
Ali Cameron is a disability advocate and brand builder based in Vancouver, BC. Fuelled by a love for storytelling, she built Seated Perspectives to challenge disability narratives, celebrate disabled joy, and uplift other disabled women.
https://instagram.com/seated.perspectives
Michelle Beauchamp, a Consultant, Trainer, Coach, and Author, is a shining example of dedication and commitment. Her unwavering commitment to excellence is evident in her personal and professional growth journey. Her motto, "Unleash Your Inner Champ," reflects her passion for helping others grow.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/MichelleBeauchamp/
Lindsay Hyatt launched Lindsay Hyatt Co. in 2021 as a copywriter and brand strategist, drawing on 15 years of experience in corporate marketing and elementary education. She works closely with clients who need copywriting and messaging strategy, particularly for social media. Through her branding program REINVENTION, Lindsay helps solopreneurs remember who they are and reconnect with their authentic voice.
https://instagram.com/thelindsayhyatt
Sarah K. Heeter is the dynamic CEO of Podfox Media, the force behind 5,000+ episodes reaching millions across 120+ countries. Host of the award-nominated Big Brave Business podcast, Sarah electrifies audiences speaking on podcasting strategy, ethical leadership, and inclusive entrepreneurship. She serves as the NAWBO Phoenix Director of Public Policy and teaches public policy at Arizona State University while championing integrity-driven business transformation.
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