Episodes
Dec. 27, 2024
CMCL Interview: Dr. Lucy Reynolds
Julie meets with Dr. Lucy Reynolds, the Managing Director of We Are All Disabled, to discuss the Affirmative Model of Disability. Dr. Lucy shares her efforts to change societal perceptions of disability through her PhD research and personal experiences. She also shares some exciting personal news c…
Nov. 15, 2024
CMCL Interview: Holly O'Hern
Julie talks with Holly O’Hern of Regime Change (a corporate learning and development company) about courageous leadership, creating safe spaces, trauma-informed workplaces, recent DEI backlash, and more.
Oct. 7, 2024
CMCL Interview: Elle Potruch
Julie sits down with Hollywood talent manager, Elle Potruch to break down what goes into managing and advocating for talent with disabilities in the current entertainment industry landscape.
Sept. 16, 2024
CMCL Interview: Calum Grevers
Disability Inclusion Consultant and Public Speaker Calum Grevers shares his personal experiences navigating the social housing systems and accessibility barriers in Scotland throughout his quest to live independently as a person with a disability and a full-time wheelchair user.
June 14, 2024
CMCL Interview: Kole Petersen
Julie sits down with Kole Petersen, a writer for The Catalyst, an independent student newspaper of Colorado College, to discuss his three-part expose’ on the Disability Equality Index (DEI). Kole explains why he believes the DEI corporate rankings are misleading and damaging for the disability comm…
May 7, 2024
CMCL Interview: Kara Richardson Whitely
In this episode, Julie has a conversation with Kara Richardson Whitely, who is the CEO of The Gorgeous Agency. They talk about the importance of body diversity and inclusion in the corporate world and how corporations can have a significant impact on promoting inclusion in the workplace. Kara share…
April 16, 2024
CMCL Interview: Frantz M. Berthaud, MPH, FACHE
Frantz Berthaud, healthcare leader, sat down with Julie to discuss equity in healthcare and the significance of diverse representation in clinical trials. They both share their views on the future of AI in the healthcare industry and the importance of programming machine-learning systems to include…
April 2, 2024
CMCL Interview: Wesley Hamilton
Wesley shares his personal journey of overcoming lifestyle changes and health struggles after his injury. He describes how these experiences helped him uncover his true passion and pave a path forward to a successful business. Wesley also discusses his work with major companies, promoting accountab…
March 19, 2024
CMCL Interview: Jamie Shields
Julie and Jamie have a conversation about the current state of disability employment in both the UK and in the US. They discuss how government policies and shortcomings are affecting the global disability community and delve into what employers can do to be genuinely impactful in disability inclusi…
March 1, 2024
CMCL Interview: Andrea Dalzell, The Seated Nurse
Julie and Andrea discuss the limitations of the medical field for people with disabilities as well as the trials of interviewing for and landing a nursing position as a person with a disability.
Oct. 30, 2023
CMCL Interview: Erin McCann of Roche Diagnostics
Julie sits down for a chat with Roche Diagnostics' EEOC Manager, Erin McCann, to discuss self-identification, what to look for in an inclusive employer, remote work, and more.