Podcasts about access all

Since appearing on Strictly Come Dancing last year, and winning, comedian Chris McCausland tells Access All that he's "more open" and hadn't appreciated that showing vulnerability and a struggle to achieve really connects with people. Tune in for a really insightful conversation between Chris and Emma Tracey, who is blind like Chris, and asks questions other interviewers would never think of. He also talks about how he sometimes does up to three shows a day on his current stand-up tour. Paul Carter presents in Emma's absence as we return to the ongoing worries about the Access to Work (ATW) scheme and how campaigners like Dr Shani Dhanda from pressure group the Access To Work Collective believe cuts are happening with no announcement. Disability Correspondent Nikki Fox brings us up to date with this week's ATW figures which have just been released to show how much the government has spent on the scheme this last year.Sound mixing by Dave O'Neiill, produced by Kevin Satizabal Carrascal and Alex Collins. It was series produced by Beth Rose with Damon Rose as editor. Share the podcast, please, subscribe on BBC Sounds or on your preferred podcast platform, or listen to us on your smart speaker by saying "Ask the BBC for Access All". Email Emma or Paul on accessall@bbc.co.uk.

It's not often the BBC has to debunk announcements made by presidents for public health reasons - but that's the case this week after President Trump claimed that taking Paracetamol during pregnancy may cause autism. We speak with Eric Garcia, an autistic political journalist in the US, who tells us what the autism community is saying and why focusing on the mother as the catalyst for autism has unpleasant echoes from the past. How would you feel if a major European football club took a video of you and seemingly used it for fun in one of their social media videos? We speak to Welsh TikTok creator, Jessie Yendle, who had thought she was teaching the world about stammering but got a hurtful surprise. Plus comedian Juliette Burton joins Emma Tracey to shoot the breeze about some of the disability stories around including Blue Badge fraud and what the new DWP chief told BBC employment correspondent, Zoe Conway. Sound mixed by Dave O'Neill, producers were Beth Rose and Emma Tracey, the editor is Damon Rose. Email accessall@bbc.co.uk and say to your smart speaker "Ask BBC Sounds for Access All"

Disabled people are reporting that their Access To Work grants are being cut back, and at a time when the government is encouraging disabled people to get back into the workforce. As the ATW grant is awarded to help you hold down a job, or enable self-employment, it's causing confusion and concern. Disability correspondent Nikki Fox joins us to share her findings and what government is saying.The Bengsons are a joyous folk-rock duo from the US currently on a mini tour of the UK. They're both autistic, and their show Ohio fascinatingly plots the hearing loss of Sean, the male half of the two married musicians. You'll love their interview.Presenter Emma Tracey is joined by neurospicy comedian Juliette Burton to take the temperature of the disability stories floating around the internet this week.And British TikTok celeb Nathan Wedge joins Emma to talk about how his life changed after having 17 seizures, and a diagnosis of FND - functional neurological disorder. Formerly a dentist, is his body telling him he'll be able to go back to fixing peoples smiles?Say "Ask the BBC for Access All" to your smart speaker. It's dead easy. And search for us on BBC Sounds, and subscribe.Recorded and mixed by Dave O'Neill, PRODUCED by Emma Tracey and Damon Rose, the editor is Damon Rose. Email Emma now on accessall@bbc.co.uk - how's your news?

What if you could step through a doorway in time and meet the version of you who already made it?The one who is free. The one who is thriving. The one who carries no shame, only wholeness.This deep, introspective queer meditation will guide you into a sacred space where you'll meet your future queer self face-to-face — to receive wisdom, love, and courage for the journey you're on right now.In this practice, you'll:

Be kind to yourself, GCSE and A-Level results are on the horizon and some of us get much higher doses of anxiety and stress than others Emma Tracey, with BBC journalist Hayley Clarke, examine the experience for neurodivergent students and give some tips on the build up. They talk to Paddy who went through difficulties at school thanks to his OCD brain, and feared the very worst when his A-level results came around. They also chat with Dr Sarah Hughes, who never got her GCSE in maths, but is now CEO of Mind. The boss of a hugely respected charity! Parents, she has your back here too.We also have your feedback on what disability minister Sir Stephen Timms told us recently, a chip shop made from felt, and Lewis Capaldi's disability anthem.Access All has disability stories in the way you want to hear them. Mail us your experiences: accessall@bbc.co.uk or find us on social media MIXED BY: Dave O'Neill PRODUCER: Alex Collins SERIES PRODUCER: Beth Rose EDITOR Damon RoseSay to your smart speaker: "Ask BBC Sounds for Access All".

In this episode, we sit down with Dave Janis, a former top-producing real estate agent who walked away from 85 deals a year and a million-dollar GCI to chase something bigger: building homes from the ground up.Dave shares how he pivoted from cold calls and burnout to managing multiple $3.5M new build projects in Boulder, Colorado — while building a flipping and wholesaling machine that funds it all.We talk about the mindset shift that sparked the leap, how he built a rockstar team in just 8 weeks, and why he now makes as much on some flips as he does on custom homes.This is a raw and inspiring look at what happens when you stop waiting for "someday" and start building the life—and business—you actually want.

In this episode, we break down what it really takes to build a profitable real estate business — and why the magic number for so many of us is $500,000 in annual profit.We share the key hires that keep our business lean and sustainable, how we avoid the trap of endless scaling, and why paying people well has made us more money in the long run. From lead managers to back-office operations, we walk through the roles that drive deals forward without burning us out.We also talk about building a personal brand, the reality of chasing higher income, and why sometimes the smartest move is knowing when to stop growing. Whether you're flipping, wholesaling, or building, this conversation will help you focus on profit, stability, and creating a business you actually enjoy running.Access ALL the resources mentioned in this podcast for FREE on my Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/offmarketmethod/about?ref=791b3644f63045c9a6d3d8634e57c1f1---Connect with Cole Ruud-JohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnsonTwitter: https://twitter.com/coleruudjohnson

Access All's Emma Tracey chats to three comedians taking to the stage at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer. Joe Tracini has been battling with borderline personality disorder (BPD) his whole life but is in a good place and ready to wow the crowds in Scotland with his show, alongside the negative voice in his head, Mick. This year marks 20 years since comedy troupe Abnormally Funny People was formed, made up of a collection of comedians with disabilities or mental health conditions. Two of those performing this year include Juliette Burton and Harriet Dyer. Juliette talks about the A-Z of conditions she's been diagnosed with since she was a teenager and how a recent diagnosis of autism and ADHD may have just made the previous 30 years of her life make sense. And Harriet Dyer, who lives with bi-polar disorder, reveals how she accidentally fell into comedy after telling the true story about how she died twice, to a classroom full of students. Presented by Emma Tracey Sound design: Dave O'Neill Producers: Ivana Davidovic and Emma Tracey Series producer: Beth Rose Editor: Damon Rose

In this episode, we sit down with Sean Hallahan, co-founder of Clover Real Estate, to unpack the mindset shift that took him from analyzing rental deals with his brother to walking away from his W-2 and flipping houses for six-figure profits.Sean started like a lot of people—consuming BiggerPockets, reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, and buying a few rental properties in Connecticut while holding down a full-time engineering job in L.A. But after hitting a ceiling, Sean realized that long-term wealth wasn't just about passive income—it was about building a real business.We dive into:– How Sean and his brother got their first few rentals– The exact moment Sean knew it was time to quit his W-2– Why “getting reps” in sales changed everything– The $100K flip that made it all feel real– His game plan to hit $300K in profit this year– The biggest constraint they're solving nowWhether you're still working a day job or already deep into real estate, Sean's story is a masterclass in betting on yourself, pushing through failure, and building something that actually works.Access ALL the resources mentioned in this podcast for FREE on my Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/offmarketmethod/about?ref=791b3644f63045c9a6d3d8634e57c1f1Connect with Cole Ruud-JohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnsonTwitter: https://twitter.com/coleruudjohnson

Disability minister Sir Stephen Timms talks to Access All's Emma Tracey a month after the government climbdown on benefits changes. They discuss the Access To Work scheme which Sir Stephen says is no longer the government's "best kept secret" because more people are using it. Plus they talk about a newly announced set of five collaboration committees featuring people with lived experience of disability and other stakeholders on important areas like youth employment. PRODUCERS: Emma Tracey, Ivana Davidovic EDITOR: Damon Rose MIXED BY: Dave O'Neill Email accessall@bbc.co.uk or find us on social media.