Alycia Anderson shares powerful real-life moments with children that reveal a deeper truth about disability: curiosity is natural, but fear is learned. From a 6-year-old who saw a wheelchair as something exciting, to a moment where an adult unintentionally created fear, this episode explores how early interactions shape lifelong beliefs and how the way we respond can either limit or expand inclusion for the next generation.
During Women’s History Month, Alycia Anderson traveled to Tulane University in New Orleans to deliver her keynote OWN IT: Embrace, Elevate & Empower. Hosted by several Tulane affinity and accessibility groups, the event sparked meaningful conversations about leadership, disability inclusion, and the power of human connection. Through storytelling, humor, and lived experience, Alycia challenged the community to own their stories, elevate their voices, and empower others to create a more inclusive world.
Alycia Anderson is joined by her sisters, Regina and Corinna, for a deeply personal conversation on sisterhood, identity, and shared growth. Together, they reflect on their lifelong bond, navigating disability and life’s evolving paths, and how their connection has shaped their confidence and purpose. Their story highlights resilience, support, and the power of family in creating belonging.
Host Alycia Anderson is joined by her sisters, Regina and Corinna, for a deeply personal and heartfelt conversation about sisterhood, identity, and shared life experiences. This accessible transcript ensures that Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and text-preferring audiences can fully engage with their story. Together, they reflect on growing up, navigating disability, and how their bond has shaped resilience, confidence, and a lifelong sense of belonging.
Alycia Anderson emceed PRIDE Industries’ 60th Anniversary Diamond Gala, honoring ADA architect Congressman Tony Coelho with a Lifetime Achievement Award. After weeks of preparation, the evening became deeply personal as Alycia reflected on her friendship with Tony and the freedoms the ADA made possible. Surrounded by leaders, advocates, and community members, the celebration highlighted PRIDE’s legacy of disability inclusion and a powerful reminder of leadership rooted in service.
Alycia Anderson explores what rare disease patients want the world to understand about living with conditions that are often misunderstood or overlooked. The “zebra” symbol reflects the reality that rare diagnoses are frequently dismissed because clinicians are trained to expect common explanations first. The conversation highlights patient advocacy, the long path to diagnosis, and the importance of listening to lived experience.
Rare disease advocate Lynsey Chediak shares her powerful journey from lifelong patient to healthcare policy leader. Born with a rare skeletal condition, Lynsey has endured dozens of surgeries while navigating a healthcare system not designed for rare disease patients. In this conversation, she and Alycia explore resilience, advocacy, medical barriers, and why patient voices must shape the future of healthcare. Lynsey’s story is a powerful reminder that lived experience can drive real systemic change.
International keynote speaker and disability inclusion advocate Alycia Anderson joins the Multifamily Streamlined podcast to share her journey from multifamily executive to global speaker. In this powerful conversation with host Leslie Mathis, Alycia discusses growing up as a wheelchair user, the influence of her twin sister, the origin of The Alycia Anderson Company, and how embracing identity through her OWN IT: Embrace, Elevate, Empower framework can transform leadership and workplace culture.
Being named to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO—100 list of America’s Top Small Businesses for 2025 is an incredible honor for The Alycia Anderson Company. What began as curiosity about supplier diversity through my appointment to the California Insurance Diversity Task Force became a powerful learning journey—working with my local SBDC, pursuing certification, and ultimately becoming a Women-Owned and Disability-Owned certified business committed to advancing inclusive leadership.
Alycia Anderson welcomes Kristina Watts, a leadership coach and transformation advocate who helps people move from stagnation to purposeful action. Kristina shares how the internal battle of “me vs me” often determines our growth, discipline, and direction. Together, they explore mindset shifts, personal accountability, and how intentional habits can transform drift into momentum for leadership, resilience, and lasting change.
