Purple Power is really motoring now! Encompassing self development, disruptive politics, and innovative business ideas - all for disability inclusion! With Purple Goat becoming the vehicle for change with global business. Purple Ventures being my outlet to advise disability companies. Purple Power is an outlet for Changemakers and Leaders. In the spirit of all this clarity and progress. I got to sit down with a fellow author and changemaker, Jon Alexander, to explore together what a disability citizen assembly might look like. First we hear from Jon about his book 'citizens' and why he shared his ideas around a new story to empower all people. But particularly marginalised and disempowered people. Through this deeply impactful model and language we explore how it could apply to the disability rights movement. Particularly in a new and different world requiring some fresh ideas on what activism is and could become. We discussed this concept very much in real time. Starting a conversation. Providing you with a platform to share ideas or even ask further questions for us to explore another time. Please do let us know what you think about the concepts, a disability assembly and your views on social activism (entrepreneurship and changemaking).
In the second episode of a two part focus on personal development as a powerful tool for disability inclusion, I sit down with my embodiment and leadership coach David Brown.
In this episode we discuss how sometimes in life we need to reassess our personal values and beliefs, or at least certain learned behaviours, to move forward with better health, joy and fulfillment. Which brings us to explanations on what embodiment means for us both, ways to access them, and David kindly shares a practice near the end of our chat. In this episode we discuss how sometimes in life we need to reassess our personal values and beliefs, or at least certain learned behaviours, to move forward with better health, joy and fulfillment. Which brings us to explanations on what embodiment means for us both, ways to access them, and David kindly shares a practice near the end of our chat.
You can learn more about David, his coaching, these topics and more at www.potentialitycoaching.co.uk and on this archetypes facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/archetypesacademyYou can learn more about David, his coaching, these topics and more at www.potentialitycoaching.co.uk and on this archetypes facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/archetypesacademy
As a wheelchair user, disability activist and social entrepreneur I'm unwavering in these two perspectives - I didn't choose to be born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and I can be more included in society by designing a barrier free world (no steps, no discrimination, no red tape).
However theres another part of my personal and professional journey that's important to discuss. Personal development/growth/accountability. With the above two points caveated, I've always looked for what I have control and influence over. Both for me, and also the disability community.
This focus has taken me through countless books, podcasts, documentaries, courses and events. You may remember my posts on attending Mindvalley university a few years back around this perspective too.
Through and since the pandemic I've had some really challenging times. As we all have. It's been introspection, contemplation and owning my sh*t that's got me through it. I can honestly say I've learned and grown more than ever the past couple of years.
When going on such a journey, and to reap such rewards, its helpful to have tools and/or a guide. One tool and guide I found recently was the Gene Keys and teachings of Richard Rudd.
To dive in to the what, where, when, why, how I was lucky enough to interview Richard on my podcast. Have a listen, let me know your thoughts, and to get your own Gene Keys profile (or learn more and check out the courses) head here https://genekeys.com/ref/1866/.
In this very special episode I sit down with my mum and discuss my Spinal Muscular Atrophy diagnosis, growing up, teenage mischief, holidays and mums general mindset in life
On the hottest day ever in the world (well kind of) we sit in our garden and discuss all sorts of random topics like the James Webb Telescope, metaverse technology, how it might effect human connection and Sunny joins at the end for a cuddle
Martyn and his partner Kasia reflect on the past couple of years. Including health challenges, mental health anxieties, coping mechanisms, their career progress, a big trip to Poland, and some newer perspectives from this rather unusual couple of years