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An Entrepreneurial Journey Creating Solutions While Revolutionizing Safety for All
In this episode of ‘Pushing Forward with Alycia‘, Alycia Anderson welcomes Robin Wearley, an innovative entrepreneur and former flight attendant. Robin shares her journey of creating ADAPTS, a portable manual lifting sling designed to assist disabled individuals in emergency evacuations from airplanes and other disaster situations or preparedness. They discuss the inspiration behind the product, the challenges of bringing it to market, and its broader applications in various settings such as hotels, schools, and arenas. Robin also offers invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly those focused on disability-related products. Tune in to hear about the significance of empowerment, resilience, and community support in driving meaningful change.
A Quote from Robin
If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time.
~ Robin Wearley
Insights You Can Use
🤝 Meeting Robin Wearley
🚀 The Birth of a Lifesaving Innovation ADAPTS
❓ Why ADAPTS?
🧠 Disability: Closer Than You Think
🛠️ The Entrepreneurship Journey
🧭 Finding My Calling A Journey of Passion and Intuition
🌍 ADAPTS and the Broader Impact
🛫 Addressing Plane Evacuations for Wheelchair Users
♿ Flying While Disabled: Exposing the Brutal Reality
😟 The Hidden Fears of Disabled Travelers
🚨 Emergency Evacs: The Harsh Reality for Wheelchair Users
🔑 The Key to Success: Follow Through and Openness
⏰ Why Wait!?! Rethinking Emergency Preparedness
🤲 Get Involved
Quick Jump Index
00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia
00:25 Episode Overview: Women Empowerment and Disaster Preparedness
00:48 Meet Robin Wearley: Innovator and Entrepreneur
02:04 The Birth of ADAPTS: From Idea to Reality
07:02 Expanding the Vision: ADAPTS Beyond Airlines
20:10 Challenges and Triumphs in Entrepreneurship
21:57 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
27:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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