Purple Elephant

Sassy Wyatt sits down with tic tockers The baritone Blerd and blind and blonde to discuss what it's like being blind or low vision on the social networking platform. We discuss everything from community to accessibility and Triumphs and advice for new creators. Jay: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebaritoneblerd?utm_medium=copy_link TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdnaCCe1/ Reece and Sophie: TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdnaGtW2/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/blindandblonde_?utm_medium=copy_link Purple elephant podcast #PurpleElephantPod You can find Sassy on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SassyWyattOfficial/ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/@SassyWyatt Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/sassywyattofficial/ Email: PurpleElephantPod@gmail.com

Sassy Wyatt sits down with Louise Williams; A family travel and lifestyle blogger. Blogging since 2015 Louise has a significant online presence and uses her platforms for good. She loves connecting with others and talking openly about mental health and family travel.. At the age of 37 Louise is diagnosed with A.D.H.D and now shares her story to help others. Did you know that A.D.H.D presents itself differently in girls and women? Leading to years of misdiagnosis commonly in the forms of anxiety, depression or even bipolar? Louise tells us about her journey and diagnosis of A.D.H.D and characteristics to look out for if you think you may have it. Signs of ADHD in girls and women: https://pinkpearbear.com/adhd/signs-of-adhd-in-girls-and-women/ You can find Louise on: Website: https://pinkpearbear.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/pinkpearbear?utm_medium=copy_link Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkpearbear?s=21 Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/pinkpearbear #PurpleElephantPod You can find Sassy on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SassyWyattOfficial/ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/@SassyWyatt Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/sassywyattofficial/ Email: PurpleElephantPod@gmail.com

What is pathological demand avoidance? In this episode Sassy Wyatt speaks to the wonderful blogger, activist and and mum Steph Curtis To share what it's like parenting A child, and now teenager with pathological demand avoidance, and the effect it has on their youngest daughter, and the family unit as a whole. Steph has also just signed a publishing deal, writing a book to continue her activism and education, fingers crossed it's released in 2022. You can find Steph on: Website: https://www.stephstwogirls.co.uk/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/stephstwogirls?utm_medium=copy_link Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephstwogirls?s=21 Facebook: PDA society: https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/ #PurpleElephantPod You can find Sassy on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SassyWyattOfficial/ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/@SassyWyatt Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/sassywyattofficial/ Email: PurpleElephantPod@gmail.com

Sassy Wyatt sits down with Hannah Diekin A disability blogger and A TED Talks speaker and a Finance administrator. After a netball injury at the age of 14, Hannah was diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome. We talk about all the ways it has impacted her life and where she is on her personal journey with her disability. We also talk openly about the importance of community when you are disabled, speaking and having friends with real life experiences to show you you are not alone, even if it feels that way. Watch Hannah‘s TEDTalk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFA8QEzQp2s&feature=youtu.be You can find Hannah on: Website: http://hannahdeakin.blogspot.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/hannahedeakin?igshid=s18srj6q4icr Twitter: https://twitter.com/hannahedeakin?s=21 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannahshopeuk/ #PurpleElephantPod You can find Sassy on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SassyWyattOfficial/ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/@SassyWyatt Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/sassywyattofficial/ Email: PurpleElephantPod@gmail.com

Sassy sits down with disabled activist and changing places toilets campaigner Kerry Thompson to highlight the inequalities that disabled people face when needing to access a public toilet. We discussed the importance of changing places toilets, what they are and why they are necessary. Sign the changing places petition here: https://www.change.org/p/change-building-planning-regulations-to-make-changing-places-toilets-compulsory You can find Kerry on: Website: https://kerry-thompson.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kerrymthompson?s=21 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mylifekerrysway/ #PurpleElephantPod You can find Sassy on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SassyWyattOfficial/ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/@SassyWyatt Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/sassywyattofficial/ Email: PurpleElephantPod@gmail.com

Sassy sits down with Connor Scott-Gardner a writer, podcaster, disability rights advocate and postgraduate student in the field of social and public policy at the University of Leeds. They earned a B.A. in Spanish from Coventry University, where they studied the effectiveness of CLIL (content language integrated learning) in schools within the Community of Madrid. Passionate about equal opportunities for disabled people, and giving them the confidence to thrive, Connor is also a trained professional in rehabilitation from Colorado Centre for the Blind. In episode 2 we talk about Connor's adventures to America to learn blindness skills from a National Federation of the blind centre in Colorado. We hear about the new skills and confidence he gained and how that transitioned him into becoming a rehabilitation teacher at the very same Centre. Website: https://catchthesewords.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/catchthesewords?s=21 YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/CatchTheseWords Podcast: https://catchthesewords.com/working-blind/ #PurpleElephantPod You can find Sassy on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SassyWyattOfficial/ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/@SassyWyatt Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/sassywyattofficial/ Email: PurpleElephantPod@gmail.com

Sassy sits down with Connor Scott-Gardner a writer, podcaster, disability rights advocate and postgraduate student in the field of social and public policy at the University of Leeds. They earned a B.A. in Spanish from Coventry University, where they studied the effectiveness of CLIL (content language integrated learning) in schools within the Community of Madrid. Passionate about equal opportunities for disabled people, and giving them the confidence to thrive, Connor is also a trained professional in rehabilitation from Colorado Centre for the Blind. In episode one we talk about Connor's journey to blindness acceptance, education and the support they received throughout their life as a person and student. Website: https://catchthesewords.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/catchthesewords?s=21 YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/CatchTheseWords Podcast: https://catchthesewords.com/working-blind/ #PurpleElephantPod You can find Sassy on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SassyWyattOfficial/ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/@SassyWyatt Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/sassywyattofficial/ Email: PurpleElephantPod@gmail.com

Sassy Wyatt sits down withCharlie Beswick a woman with many hats and accolades to her name. Mum to twins Oliver and Harry, A self confessed Gin and cheese a Hollick, part-time teacher, blogger, charity founder, coach and author of the best selling book: our altered life. The topics of autism, golden Har syndrome and mental health are discussed deeply in this podcast, so grab a cup of tea and get settled in. You can find Charlies book our altered life A mothers heartbreak and the boys who saved her on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Our-Altered-Life-Charlene-Beswick/dp/1976533015 Website: https://www.ouralteredlife.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/ouralteredlife?igshid=3te24bb6ix3a Twitter: https://twitter.com/ouralteredlife?s=21 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ouralteredlife/ Coaching: https://www.facebook.com/CharlieBeswickSpeaker/ More than a face: https://www.facebook.com/morethanafacecharity/ #PurpleElephantPod You can find Sassy on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SassyWyattOfficial/ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/@SassyWyatt Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/sassywyattofficial/ Email: PurpleElephantPod@gmail.com

Sassy Wyatt sits down with Megan Taylor a disability activist to share her story of having a multi purpose assistance dog, Rowley, and the tasks he helps her with on a daily basis. Trained initially as a guide dog, due to Megans medical needs, Rowley had extra training to become a medical detection dog, amongst other things. You can follow their journey on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rubyandrowleythesuperdogs/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/rubyandrowleythesuperdogs?igshid=519r94a4ldl8 #PurpleElephantPod You can find Sassy on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SassyWyattOfficial/ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/@SassyWyatt Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/sassywyattofficial/ Email: PurpleElephantPod@gmail.com

Sassy Wyatt sits down with Flora Baker: A freelance writer, traveller and Author of The Adult Orphan club released June 2020. Sharing her journey of grief on her blog, Flora soon became recognised as A pillar of strength, optimism and a comforting space for others who have been through the grief of losing both parents in their 20's. The book is not only a practical guide of what to do during the overwhelming period of registering the death, organising paperwork and planning a funeral but a comforting hand that reminds you you are not alone in this devastating journey. You can read Flora‘s book and follow her on social media below. Book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adult-Orphan-Club-Learned-Parents-ebook/dp/B089C3SB6F Blog https://floratheexplorer.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/floraexplorer/ Instagram https://instagram.com/florabaker?igshid=icpvsgoff3fu Twitter https://twitter.com/florabaker?s=21 You can find Sassy on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SassyWyattOfficial/ Twitter: www.Twitter.com/@SassyWyatt Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/sassywyattofficial/ Email: PurpleElephantPod@gmail.com You can find on: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook:

Sassy Wyatt sits down with 3 world-renowned travel content creators Erik Prince - Minority Nomad, Roobens Fils - Been Around The Globe, and Omo Osagiede - Hey Dip Your Toes In; To share their thoughts and experiences on what it's like to travel the world as a black man. All three men have been born in different parts of the world, travelled across continents and lived in different countries, giving us a unique perspective of Cross cultural perceptions and advice on how to be a conscious traveller and ally to The black community. You can find Erik on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/minoritynomad?igshid=1uapetyp2xv37 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMinorityNomad/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/minoritynomad?s=21 Blog: https://minoritynomad.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Minoritynomad You can find Roobens on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beenaroundtheglobe/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/beenaroundtheglobe?igshid=4ub3a51g1p42 Twitter: https://twitter.com/beenaroundglobe?s=21 Blog: https://www.beenaroundtheglobe.com/ You can find Omoe on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heydipyourtoesin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dipyourtoesin?s=21 Instagram: https://instagram.com/dipyourtoesin?igshid=1577lj6gxwnlg Blog: https://heydipyourtoesin.com/ Resources: So you want to be an ally to black people? https://heydipyourtoesin.com/be-an-ally-to-black-people/ Roobens book :

Sassy Wyatt sits down with David Williamson pride of Britain and national diversity award nominee for his phenomenal 30 marathons in 30 days. We talked everything from the vital support that is appreciated during challenges such as his marathons, finding humour in our disability, and social media Image, we dug a little deeper and I think it became a therapy session for me! You can find David on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/theirishego?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzpAB7SdOPi0Mul6j5Uhxg You can find Sassy on: Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/sassywyattofficial/ Twitter: www.Twitter.com/@SassyWyatt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SassyWyattOfficial/ Email: PurpleElephantPod@gmail.com

Sassy Wyatt sits down with 3 of the top disabled travel bloggers in the world to talk about the impact that #COVID-19 is having On us as disabled travellers who are also shielding due to our health conditions. From mental health to cancelled projects, you hear how the global pandemic has been affecting us all, and, how we feel disabled people are being left behind both figuratively and literally; as the world slowly returns to Some resemblance of normality. We want to highlight what it's really like for disabled people in 2020 and how the world still has a very long way to go to be fully inclusive and accessible. #Travel #Disability Access the transcript here: https://www.thinkingoutloud-sassystyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Disabled-travel-bloggers-talk-COVID-19-and-our-mental-health.txt You can find Cory Lee on: Blog:https://www.curbfreewithcorylee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CurbFree Twitter: https://twitter.com/coryleetweets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curbfreecorylee/ You can find Sylvia Longmire on: Blog:https://spintheglobe.net/dir/about/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spintheglobeonwheels Twitter: https://twitter.com/spin_theglobe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sylvia_longmire/ You can find Steph Weller on: Blog: https://www.stephanieweller.co.uk/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/stephweller97 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephweller97/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stephweller Follow Sassy on: Instagram Https://www.instagram.com/sassywyattofficial/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SassyWyattOfficial/ Twitter https:// www.Twitter.com/@SassyWyatt Blog https:// www.Thinkingoutloud-sassystyle.com TikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/vxSREV/ All Music From Epidemic Sound: Hey Guys I use Epidemic Sound for all my Music if you fancy a 1 Month Free trial, click on my referral link below :) https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/8u459h/ You can find Sassy on: Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/sassywyattofficial/ Twitter: www.Twitter.com/@SassyWyatt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SassyWyattOfficial/ Email: PurpleElephantPod@gmail.com

Nadia Giwa is a black plus size model in the fashion industry striving for change, representation and diversity. The fashion industry is rife with white, skinny able-bodied men and women, and for the global population this is not representative of the human collective. Nadia, working with the models of diversity charity, has opened and closed London fashion week, modelled for high fashion brands and twice been featured in Italian Vogue! This beautiful, kind and humble woman will Open your eyes to the complexities of the model and fashion industry and how things need to change. Access the transcript here: https://www.thinkingoutloud-sassystyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Being-a-black-plus-sized-model_otter.ai_-2.txt You can find Nadia on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godessdiamonds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GiwaNadia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godessdiamonds-112150960524803/ Models of diversity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modelsofdiversity/ You can find Sassy on: Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/sassywyattofficial/ Twitter: www.Twitter.com/@SassyWyatt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SassyWyattOfficial/ Email: PurpleElephantPod@gmail.com

Sassy Wyatt sits down and has a candid discussion with her parents about the trials and tribulations of her acquiring and growing up living as a disabled child. Topics such as; how each diagnosis made her parents feel, the support they received and advice they would give to parents in a similar position. Humour is plentiful in this episode so if you appreciate fun family dynamics, this one is for you. Access the transcript here: https://www.thinkingoutloud-sassystyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/What-its-like-parenting-a-child-with-disabilities.txt You can find Sassy on: Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/sassywyattofficial/ Twitter: www.Twitter.com/@SassyWyatt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SassyWyattOfficial/ Email: PurpleElephantPod@gmail.com

Martyn Sibley is the co-founder of Disability Horizons: an online platform for disabled people run by disabled people. He built Accomable: an accessible disabled start-up to help disabled people find accessible accommodation-which he later sold to Airbnb. He is a travel content creator, keynote speaker and once again delving back into the world of entrepreneurship to set up Purple goat: connecting Businesses to the global disability market. A self-confessed innovator and disruptor Martyn once access for all. Access the transcript here: https://www.thinkingoutloud-sassystyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Purple-Goat-disrupting-disability-marketing.txt You can find Martyn on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/martynsibley Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martyn-sibley-1227b411/ Purple Goat Agency: http://purplegoatagency.com/ Website: http://martynsibley.com/ Tumblr: https://martynsibley.tumblr.com/ You can find Sassy on: Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/sassywyattofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SassyWyattOfficial/ Twitter: www.Twitter.com/@SassyWyatt Email: PurpleElephantPod@gmail.com

Sassy Wyatt sits down with One of the worlds top disability travel bloggers: Cory Lee. Cory has visited all 7 continents and has now released his first children's book: Explore With Cor Cor. Through his blog: Kerb Free With Cory Lee, he travels the world and takes you along for the ride: encouraging and empowering other wheelchair users that travel is possible as long as you have an open mind and the time to plan. You can find Cory Lee on: Blog:https://www.curbfreewithcorylee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CurbFree Twitter: https://twitter.com/coryleetweets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curbfreecorylee/ You can find Sassy on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SassyWyattOfficial/ Twitter: www.Twitter.com/@SassyWyatt Instagram Https://www.instagram.com/sassywyattofficial/ Email: PurpleElephantPod@gmail.com

Sassy Wyatt sits down with entrepreneur Gavin Neate; a very interesting man with a colourful background to discuss his 2 tech products Welcome and Button: and how these tech solutions can revolutionise this global pandemic, not only for disabled people but the disabled community too. Impassioned bye making the world a more accessible place and giving people back their autonomy, the entrepreneur has invested everything he owns to make these products a success.“If you are not part of the solution then you are part of the problem. “ You can find the transcription here: https://www.thinkingoutloud-sassystyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/The-accessible-apps-that-are-revolutionising-the-global-pandemic.txt Neate box website: https://www.neatebox.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neateboxltd/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/neatebox LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neatebox-limited Connect with Sassy on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SassyWyattOfficial/ Twitter: www.Twitter.com/@SassyWyatt Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/sassywyattofficial/ Email: PurpleElephantPod@gmail.com

The term ableism seems like a new buzzword but in reality it is the type of discrimination faced by disabled people on a daily basis. From work to education and socialising to relationships disabled people are at a perceived disadvantage in the eyes of society. Sassy Wyatt sits down with Ellie Askew; a visually impaired demisexual female to talk about the ableism she has faced in her own life. Don't worry though, it's not all heavy stuff, we talk about waze to be less ableist, more inclusive, and some of the blind adventures we've been on together. You can access the transcript here: https://www.thinkingoutloud-sassystyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/What-is-Ableism.txt You can find Ellie on: Blog: https://mylifemystory862.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EllieAOfficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EllieAOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellieaofficial/?hl=en You can find Sassy on: Twitter: Https:// www.Twitter.com/@SassyWyatt Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/sassywyattofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SassyWyattOfficial/ Email: PurpleElephantPod@gmail.com

Purple elephant is the podcast inviting the proverbial elephant to the table in order to deconstruct ableism, prejudice and misconceptions to help you become a better human being. Sassy Wyatt a blind travel blogger, journalist and speaker deep dives into taboo topics with esteemed guests to encourage us all to open the dialogue on topics that we generally shy away from

Purple elephant is the podcast inviting the proverbial elephant to the table in order to deconstruct ableism, prejudice and misconceptions to help you become a better human being. Sassy Wyatt a blind travel blogger, journalist and speaker deep dives into taboo topics with esteemed guests to encourage us all to open the dialogue on topics that we generally shy away from.