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.
Host Alycia Anderson sits down with guest Kristina Watts to explore the powerful idea of “me vs. me” — the internal shift from drifting through life to living with discipline and intention. Designed to support accessibility for all audiences, this transcript allows readers, Deaf and hard-of-hearing listeners, and those who prefer text-based engagement to fully experience the conversation and insights shared throughout the episode.
Explore why organizations that prioritize accessibility, representation, and disability inclusion are better positioned for the future of work. Alycia Anderson challenges leaders to move beyond compliance and recognize disability as a strategic advantage that drives innovation, culture, and growth. By embracing disability-forward thinking, companies can unlock talent, strengthen belonging, and design workplaces that work better for everyone.
Alycia Anderson welcomes James Ian an award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, and Georgetown Law graduate living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. They reflect on meeting at Runway of Dreams during New York Fashion Week, navigating industry barriers, and using music and law to advocate for accessibility. James shares stories of performing, collaborating on songs like “Unconditional Love,” and finding purpose through creativity, resilience, and community.
In Episode 130: A Soulful Voice Bringing Change, Alycia Anderson sits down with singer-songwriter and advocate James Ian to explore how creativity, law, and representation intersect with disability identity. James shares his journey from performances and collaborations to navigating entertainment and legal worlds while living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Together they discuss the power of storytelling, inclusive artistry, and using one’s platform to create community, connection, and systemic change.
