Wai Thant-Cyn, born in Myanmar and living with spinal muscular atrophy, migrated to New Zealand at age 10. After graduating in IT, she has built a successful 20-year career in the industry. An entrepreneur with a small property portfolio, she has founded multiple businesses and is always looking for growth opportunities. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Meet, Marvin, a 19-year-old low-vision wheelchair user, and his inspirational assistant Mason, a food-loving golden retriever. Ruffage Dog Treat Co. was born from Marvin’s love for the planet and his canine accomplice. Together, (and supported by Marvin’s mother Steph Donald) they’re revolutionising dog dinners with eco-friendly, nutritious, air-dried, fruit and vegetable options. Learn more: www.ruffage.co.nz Instagram: ruffage_dog_treat_co Facebook: Home of Ruffage Dog Treat Co This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Kirstie is the artist and creator of Osoi Studio, offering original art and prints that reflect her journey through overcoming ME/CFS. Inspired by the Japanese term “Osoi,” meaning “slow, not rushing” her work encourages a mindful pace of life. Learn more: www.osoistudio.com Instagram - @osoi_studio / link Instagram (@osoi_studio) Facebook - @osoistudio - link Osoi Studio This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Thomas Coysh is an aspiring B1 blind skier who has a dream of representing New Zealand at the Winter Paralympics. His passion project, The Blind SKiwi, leverages the lessons gained through his journey from vision loss to becoming a blind ski racer. Thomas offers a professional speaking service that helps people reach their full potential through motivational speeches and accessibility education. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Blind-SKiwi-61553663835048/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-coysh This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Holly has always been creative and got the market bug from her mother at an early age. Her business, Holly’s Original Art, sells a range of products including jewellery, cards, paintings, candles, tie dye clothing, scrunchies and her ever-popular Kawakawa Balm. Holly has had a regular stall at markets in and around Te Awamutu for the last few years and dreams of her products being enjoyed all over New Zealand. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253470584800660/ This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Chandra is the Managing Director of Access Advisors, a digital accessibility consultancy focusing on building awareness of accessible digital design, implementation, and the benefits it provides for those with access needs. Chandra combines lived experience, a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction and an extensive track record in the industry to craft solutions that make a real difference. Learn more: https://accessadvisors.nz/ This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Mike Lloyd is a digital accessibility specialist and a passionate disability advocate with 20 years of experience ensuring that digital information and technologies are accessible to all. As the founder and Chief Vision Officer of MyAccom, Mike delivers hassle-free accommodation options for access travellers all over New Zealand. He believes that everyone, including disabled people and those with access needs, deserves a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. Learn more: https://www.myaccom.nz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzmikelloyd/ This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Vanessa Leota, mother of four and founder of Wowza Digital Marketing, helps businesses thrive online with tailored websites, email marketing, automation, and social media strategies. Specialising in Meta Advertising, Vanessa uses data-driven insights and a friendly, results-focused approach to amplify business visibility and drive growth in the digital landscape. Learn more: wowzadigitalmarketing.co.nz Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wowza-digital-marketing/ Facebook - fb.com/wowzadigitalmarketing This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Nazrana is the founder of Nazaics, creating beautiful mosaic pieces with love and care. As someone with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a disability also known as brittle bone disease, she wanted to find a way to give back to others while doing something she loves – making mosaic handcrafts. Each piece is uniquely handmade, reflecting her commitment to quality and beauty. Learn more: https://www.nazaics.co.nz/ This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Pic Picot, the legally blind founder of Pic's Peanut Butter, started his iconic brand at 55, roasting peanuts in a garage. From humble farmer’s market beginnings, he now runs a thriving factory that produces 25,000 jars daily. Recognised with a NZ Order of Merit, he champions local food innovation and exports globally. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Grant Cleland was born with a physical impairment and has used a wheelchair since childhood – lived experience that has shaped his 30-year career within disability services. In 1997, Grant developed Creative Solutions to provide disability-related advice, support and training for private, state and NGO organisations, as well as disabled people and their whānau. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Kim Dyball was born with a visual impairment and has acquired a number of chronic illnesses over the past few years. She is determined to ensure that our future leaders with access needs get the support and confidence they require to live the life they choose and build a 100% accessible Aotearoa. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Becky Cammock always had a love for animals and regularly volunteers at her local vet and Riding for the Disabled, but it was when she participated in the My Business Starter programme that she unlocked the potential to use her passion in a new way. Completing the course has helped Becky become more confident and determined, and she is now in the early stages of setting up her own pet-sitting business, Furry Friends. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Ella Collis is a 21-year-old woman with Williams Syndrome who first caught the business bug at school when she created her own range of lip balms. Supported by her father Craig, Ella went on to pursue her dream of entrepreneurship and now runs her own business operating under the brand Ella Cares. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Phil Turner is the Chief Executive of the NZ Disability Employers' Network (NZDEN), leading through his passion to see a more equitable NZ society for disabled and neurodiverse people. He and the NZDEN team are working with employers towards realising the full potential of disabled and neurodiverse New Zealanders. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Kylee Black is a social entrepreneur and speaker who is committed to cultivating community and enabling the best in others. Her co-op for all things accessible, Kylee & Co, is founded on the belief that accessibility can be functional, fashionable and fun at the same time. Through her work, she aims to show that accessibility works for everyone - and it just makes sense! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Dr Robbie Francis Watene has lived experience of disability and has worked in the disability sector for over 15 years. In 2014, she co-founded The Lucy Foundation (TLF), an Aotearoa-based social enterprise that supports disabled people into training and employment in the global coffee industry. TLF has helped to create what is believed to be the world's first totally disability inclusive value chain of coffee - from farmer (Mexico) to consumer (Aotearoa NZ). This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Suzanne Jones and Katrina Phillips are the co-founders of SpecialGifts, a social enterprise that uses profits to support and grow disabled entrepreneurs' businesses by sharing their talents with the wider community. SpecialGifts curates gift boxes with high quality products created by disabled entrepreneurs and businesses who employ people with disabilities at a fair wage. Their mission is to support inclusivity in business and employment, one gift box at a time. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

In Part 2 of this conversation with speaker, author and ADHD+ Online Community founder Callum McKirdy, he shares more about his 20+ year career and why he believes that leaders and teams can build better work cultures by leveraging their uniqueness. Don’t forget to go back and listen to Part 1 of this interview if you missed it! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Callum McKirdy is a speaker, author, mentor and facilitator specialising in workplace dynamics and behaviour. Over the course of his 20+ year career, he has supported leaders and teams across the Asia-Pacific region to build better work cultures by leveraging their uniqueness. Proudly dyslexic and ADHD-positive, Callum champions organisations to think differently about different thinking, and views the neurodivergent staff as the innovative super-workforce of the future. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz