Creating Inclusive Spaces: Rolling Forward with Women's World on Wheels (Women's WOW)

Empowering Women on Wheels: A Conversation with Lily Fox In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson welcomes Lily Fox, Executive Director of Women's World on Wheels (Women's WOW). They discuss the mission of Women's WOW, a nonprofit providing resources and support for women with disabilities. Highlights include Lily's personal connection to the disability community through her mother, the organization's summer camp and various events, and the importance of networking and leveraging resources for nonprofit growth. The episode ends with Lily sharing her motivational mantra: 'Feel the fear and do it anyway.' Timestamped Highlights 00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia 00:25 Meet Lily Fox: Executive Director of Women's World on Wheels 02:25 Lily's Personal Story and Connection to Disability 08:01 The Birth and Growth of Women's World on Wheels 12:46 Empowering Women Through Camps and Events 16:20 The Importance of Networking and Partnerships 21:07 Future Goals and Expansions 26:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts What We Covered in This Episode 🌟 Meeting Lily Fox: Lily's Personal Journey 👀 Seeing the World from Two Perspectives 🪞 Embracing Self-Reflection and Strengthening Your Voice 🚀 Empowerment in Motion: How One Camp Changed Everything 💡 The Origins of Women's Wow: An Inspiring Nonprofit Story ⛺ When Community and Ingenuity Save the Day at Camp 🎉 The Vibrant Community of Women's Wow 💖 Empowering Women in Wheelchairs: The Need for More Involvement 👭 Building a Unique Sisterhood: Empowering Women Through Community 🌍 Expanding Horizons and Looking Ahead 🤝 The Importance of Networking and Resources: Keys to Success 🦽 How a Properly Fitted Wheelchair Transformed a Life 🐎 Unique Therapy with Horses and Exciting Dog Sledding Adventures! Connect with Lily Fox: Lily’s LinkedIn | Lily’s Facebook | Women’s World on Wheels (Women’s WOW) | Women’s World on Wheels (Women’s WOW) Facebook | Women’s World on Wheels (Women’s WOW) Instagram | Women’s World on Wheels (Women’s WOW) LinkedIn Follow Up with Alycia: Share Feedback with Alycia About the Podcast | Follow Alycia on Instagram | Connect with Alycia on LinkedIn | Book Alycia for a Speaking Event | Inquire on How Alycia Can Train Your Employees in Disabling Ableism | Buy Alycia’s Disability Inclusion Micro Learning Video Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices