Disabled life as a neurodivergent CEO & multiple chronic illnesses ft Zara Bain

In this powerful episode of Surviving x Zo, Zo sits down with Dr. Zara Bain -writer, researcher, & social justice advocate with a PhD in Philosophy of Social Justice from the University of Bristol. As the founder of a disabled-led social enterprise providing accessible transcription & captioning worldwide, Zara is redefining what digital accessibility and inclusive employment truly look like. Together, they explore disability justice, neurodiversity, anti-racism, the impact of AI, & the importance of creating spaces where marginalized communities don’t just survive, but thrive. Blending scholarship with lived experience, Zara offers a deeply moving reminder that real justice is both systemic & personal - & that inclusion must be intentional.