The Heart of Inclusion: How We Built a Global Speaking Brand

In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' Alycia Anderson and her husband Marty celebrate the five-year anniversary of The Alycia Anderson Company. The podcast reflects on their journey of transitioning from corporate jobs to becoming successful entrepreneurs. They discuss the creation of their impactful keynote, 'The Heart of Inclusion,' which has been delivered globally and served as a cornerstone of their business. Alycia reads a poignant letter she wrote to her future self five years ago, emphasizing their dreams and aspirations, and how those dreams have been realized. They also touch upon their other ventures, including Jam Pro Web Design and the Adaptive Athletics Association nonprofit. The episode underscores the importance of resilience, community building, and the idea that with determination, anything is possible. Press Play Roadmap 00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alicia 00:25 Celebrating Five Years of Entrepreneurship 01:03 Reflecting on the Journey 04:32 The Heart of Inclusion: A Dream Realized 07:54 Challenges and Triumphs of Self-Employment 12:38 The Power of Community and Inclusion 22:02 The Heart of Inclusion: Bridging Divides 32:07 Looking Forward: Future Plans and Inspirations 36:27 Conclusion and Call to Action Quotes from Alycia & Marty “We started this company saying, we just wanna be seen  more in the workplace. We wanna have more opportunities. We want the bias to go away about what our abilities are.” ~ Alycia Anderson “When we put in the work, we try and we do it, that's where the magic happens.” ~ Marty Anderson What’s Really Driving the Story 🌠 Taking the Leap when the Universe Aligns 🤗 Persevering and Succeeding Together 🚀 A Journey of Entrepreneurship and Inclusion 💰 A Million-Dollar Milestone Celebration 🎤 Creating an Unforgettable Speech: The Heart of Inclusion Shines 💌 Unlocking Magic: A Letter to Myself 💪 Embracing the Challenges of Acceptance and Leadership 🤝 The Power of Community & Bridging Divides 🔥 Turning Passion into Purpose 🌍 Expanding Horizons for People with Disabilities 🏆 Triumphs of Self-Employment ⏰ Seize the Moment: When Opportunity Knocks ✨ Push Through Fear and Chase Your Dreams Connect with Marty Anderson ⁠Adaptive Athletics Association Website⁠ | ⁠Adaptive Athletics Association Instagram⁠ | ⁠Adaptive Athletics Association Facebook⁠ | ⁠Jam Pro Web Design Website⁠ | ⁠Marty's LinkedIn Profile⁠ 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