In this full transcript of Episode 114, I sit down with my twin sister and entrepreneur, Regina, to navigate identity, business and leadership side-by-side. We explore how collaboration can amplify women’s voices, the dance between “me” and “we,” and why shared leadership shifts the paradigm. From launching ventures together to elevating inclusion in business, our story is an inspiration. Expect candid truths, bold challenges, and a celebration of how twin power raises women in leadership.
As Halloween 2025 approaches, the excitement of costumes is layered with reflection. For us, the rise of adaptive wheelchair-friendly options was once a win but now those options are shrinking. Designing with disability in mind isn’t just moral, it’s strategic. Inclusive, adaptive products open broader markets, spark innovation and foster belonging. When costuming or any product fails to include people with disabilities, organizations lose more than presence. They lose potential, culture and growth.
In Episode 113, Alycia sits down with living legend Theo Braddy, executive director of NCIL, to explore leadership, NDEAM, and the relay of advocacy across generations. Theo reflects on paralysis at fifteen, mentors like Justin Dart and Ed Roberts, and today’s urgent threats to disability rights. The conversation centers on confronting ableism, changing attitudes, building allyship, and passing the baton so the next generation leads with courage, unity, and action.
In this Episode 113 transcript, Alycia welcomes living legend Theo Braddy—Executive Director of NCIL and member of NCD—to explore NDEAM, ableism’s attitudinal barriers, and the relay of leadership across generations. Braddy reflects on paralysis at fifteen, mentorship from Justin Dart and Ed Roberts, and why real inclusion demands relationships, not just ramps. It’s a masterclass in courage, advocacy, and passing the baton so emerging leaders can carry the movement forward.
Alycia Anderson celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) with HDR, highlighting “The Heart of Inclusion.” Through collaboration, accessibility, and courageous conversations, Alycia and HDR demonstrate how organizations can go beyond representation to create workplaces where everyone belongs. This partnership exemplifies authentic disability inclusion—showing that when empathy meets action, meaningful change happens across communities and corporate culture alike.
In Episode 112, Alycia and Marty celebrate five years of entrepreneurship and the rise of their global speaking brand, anchored by “The Heart of Inclusion.” They revisit a letter to Alycia’s future self, reflect on a million-dollar milestone, and share lessons on risk-taking, resilience, and building community. The episode also spotlights Jam Pro Web Design and the Adaptive Athletics Association, underscoring purpose-driven growth rooted in accessibility, belonging, and possibility together.
In this full transcript of Episode 112, Alycia and Marty look back on five years building The Alycia Anderson Company and the signature keynote, The Heart of Inclusion. From a 2020 “letter to future me” to the leap from corporate roles, layoff pivots, and mentoring a growing team, they unpack entrepreneurship’s risks, resilience, and milestones—including nearly a million dollars in speaking—while inviting listeners to dream audaciously and build with purpose.
From one keynote to a global movement, thats what we have done! Five years ago, we took a leap of faith. A dream, a message, and a mission plus an massive belief that disability inclusion can change the workplace. Today we celebrate five incredible years of The Alycia Anderson Company, LLC a journey that’s part … read more… Celebrating 5 years of The Alycia Anderson Company, LLC
At the 2025 Insurance Diversity Summit in Los Angeles, I was honored to represent the California Insurance Diversity Task Force and deliver my keynote, The Heart of Inclusion. Reflecting on supplier diversity, leadership representation, and accessibility, I felt inspired by Commissioner Ricardo Lara and our shared mission. This summit reminded me that disability inclusion isn’t a side note—it’s central to reimagining resilience and shaping a more equitable future for all.
In Episode 111 of Pushing Forward with Alycia, global Best Buddies ambassador Shane Walsh shares how growing up alongside his brother Lucas, who is autistic, sparked his advocacy for the IDD community. He unpacks empathy versus sympathy, campus leadership at James Madison University, and why inclusive employment matters. Hear actionable ways to get involved, challenge comfort zones, and build belonging—on campus and beyond. This moving conversation spotlights resilience and possibility.
