Alycia Anderson is an everyday adventurer on wheels, TEDx motivational speaker, disability advocate, and unapologetic optimist is rewriting the script on what true inclusion means and how it’s lived out in practice. Recently featured by About Insider, Alycia is using her platform to inspire, educate, and equip leaders to embed disability, inclusion, and accessibility into the very DNA of their organizations.

The Journey That Became a Mission

Born a proud disabled woman and identical twin, Alycia learned early on that limitations often come from perception, not ability. Her path has taken her from being “the first waitress in a wheelchair” to a successful corporate women in leadership, and now to the CEO of The Alycia Anderson Company, where she drives DEIA conversations that go beyond policy checkboxes and into lasting cultural change.

More Than a Podcast: A Platform for Progress

Her podcast, Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast, has grown into a trusted stage for voices shaping the future of inclusion. Now approaching its 100th episode, it brings personal stories, professional insights, and actionable strategies to audiences worldwide breaking barriers one conversation at a time.

Why Her Work Resonates

Alycia transforms lived experience into tangible strategy. Her belief that difference is an asset informs everything she does, from keynote stages to leadership workshops. She challenges organizations to see inclusion not as a one-off initiative, but as a daily practice that drives innovation and belonging.

What’s Next

With a growing global speaking schedule, expanded digital training offerings, and an ever-widening podcast audience, Alycia’s mission is clear: redefine inclusion, amplify underrepresented voices, and create workplaces — and communities — where everyone belongs.

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