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Lisa Cox | How a Life Altering Brain Hemorrhage Combined Advertising with Disability Inclusion
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Episode Overview
In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, host Alycia Anderson speaks with Lisa Cox, a globally published writer and a leading advocate for disability inclusion. Lisa shares her powerful journey from experiencing a life-changing brain hemorrhage to becoming a prominent voice in the media and advertising industry. Her insights on representation, body image, and the importance of disability inclusion in corporate spaces are both enlightening and inspiring.
Lisa opens up about her early life, her unexpected transition into the world of disability, and the challenges she faced along the way. She discusses the initial struggles of coming to terms with her new reality and how she overcame societal stereotypes and personal doubts. Lisa transformed her experiences into a driving force for change, using her background in advertising to advocate for better representation of disabled individuals.
Throughout the episode, Lisa emphasizes the critical need for disability inclusion in media and advertising. She explains how she helps brands and businesses create more inclusive content and practices, aiming to shift public perceptions and social attitudes. Lisa's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the impact one individual can have on promoting diversity and inclusion.
Key Moments
Lisa's Personal Journey: From a life-changing brain hemorrhage to becoming a disability advocate.
Body Image and Disability: How societal perceptions impact disabled individuals and the importance of representation.
Inclusive Advertising: Lisa's work in helping brands include disability in their content and workplace practices.
Media Diversity: The creation of the Disability Reporting Handbook to guide journalists and advertisers.
Navigating Everyday Life: Lisa's experiences with online dating and societal reactions to her disability.
Quote
"I try to help professionals find solutions to include disability in their work, focusing on a co-design approach with the disability community." - Lisa Cox
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction and Guest Overview
0:29 - Alycia Anderson welcomes Lisa Cox
1:03 - Lisa's introduction and background
1:48 - Lisa Cox's Personal Journey
2:12 - Lisa's life before and after her brain hemorrhage
3:34 - The lack of disability representation in advertising
4:12 - Helping professionals find solutions for inclusion
4:42 - Transitioning into disability advocacy
5:19 - Body Image and Disability
6:41 - Societal perceptions of disability
8:11 - Lisa's work as an inclusive advertising consultant
9:19 - The reception of disability inclusion in business
10:53 - The role of social media in advocacy
12:20 - Navigating Everyday Life with a Disability
13:32 - The Realities of Online Dating
14:27 - Lisa's marriage and dating experiences
16:41 - The importance of media diversity and inclusion
17:56 - The Disability Reporting Handbook
18:44 - Final Thoughts and Encouragement from Lisa
Connect with Us
Follow Lisa Cox: Instagram: @lisacox.co | Website: Lisa Cox | TEDx Talk: Why Diversity is Good for Business
Connect with Alycia:
Instagram | LinkedIn | Book Alycia for Speaking | Book Alycia to Train Your Employees in Disabling Ableism | Alycia’s DEI Micro Learning Video Series | Feedback
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