266: Changing Disability Representation with Simone Eyles

Oct 09, 2024

Don't miss out on this amazing episode with Simone Eyles!

Simone, the inspiring Founder of Disinfluencer, is dedicated to fostering inclusion in the media and entertainment industry for people living with disabilities, neurodiversity, and chronic illness.

Her personal journey as a mother, caring for her son with a rare disease, fuels her unwavering commitment to creating a world where 1 in 5 individuals with disabilities are represented and empowered.

Disinfluencer is not your typical creative talent agency. Through her social enterprise, she pioneers meaningful representation in mainstream media and offers employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

 In this episode, Simone shares her path from founding a startup to creating Disinfluencer, an impactful social enterprise dedicated to changing the portrayal of disability in media. 

She unveiled how her personal experiences, including being a mother to a teenager with disabilities, fueled her mission to provide meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. 

Here are few of the lessons you can get from this interview:

  • Embrace Inclusivity to Challenge Stereotypes
  • Learn from Experiences and Set Boundaries
  • Create Safe and Understanding Environments

Tune in to learn about her vision of taking disability mainstream, empowering businesses to be more inclusive, and the exciting future projects on her horizon.

 

 Listen to the full episode here

Where to find Simone Eyles:

Instagram here

Website here

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