Category: Articles

Speaking for Legend Management Group: Full Circle Moments of Partnership and Purpose


Published: Wednesday October 15, 2025
Alycia sitting in front of a white curtain in her wheelchair wearing pink and blue with "the heart of inclusion written next to her

A Trusted Partner and a Familiar Face This month, I had the absolute honor of speaking for Legend Management Group during their All Hands event in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The event was led by my longtime friend and colleague, Karen Trueman, Director of Talent Development & Brand Reputation. Intentional NDEAM … read more… Speaking for Legend Management Group: Full Circle Moments of Partnership and Purpose

Standing Ovations, Sisterhood, and Pretty in Pink: EmpowHER Austin Recap


Published: Wednesday October 15, 2025
Alycia and Kristina host of event taking a photo flexing

Standing ovations. My TWIN. Pretty in pink. New friends. Sisterhood reunited. Energy forward.Yep, that sums up last week at the EmpowHER Multifamily Conference in Austin… and honestly, I’m still buzzing. We came for an event and left as an energized women’s empowerment movement. Rooms don’t just “get” electric women make them electric. From hallway conversations … read more… Standing Ovations, Sisterhood, and Pretty in Pink: EmpowHER Austin Recap

Kicking Off NDEAM at the Pacific Northwest Employment Forum: Opening the Heart of Inclusion


Published: Tuesday October 7, 2025
Alycia wearing red and white holding a remote control on stage speaking

Opening PNWEF in Portland was an honor and a charge. In my Heart of Inclusion keynote, we moved inclusion from concept to daily habit—co-creating over helping, accessibility by design, and measurable outcomes. The forum’s magic is community: self-advocates, employers, students, providers, and partners learning together. Thank you to organizers and APSE leaders whose tireless work built space where belonging grows into equitable hiring, accessible onboarding, and real career progression forward.

The Arc Caddo-Bossier’s Leadership Luncheon at LSUS, A Day I’ll Never Forget


Published: Wednesday September 24, 2025
alycia on stage at the arc caddo bossier leadership luncheon in front of a large crowd

Shreveport, you showed up. At The Arc Caddo-Bossier’s Leadership Luncheon at LSUS, I delivered my signature keynote, The Heart of Inclusion. The room brimmed with civic leaders, sponsors, and The Arc’s dedicated staff, united around accessibility, equity, and vision. We heard stories of transformation, honored individuals, and committed together to inclusive change. That standing ovation wasn’t just for me — it was for a future we believe in.

Alycia Anderson Is Redefining What Inclusion Looks Like Across Stages, Boardrooms, and Global Workplaces


Published: Thursday August 14, 2025
Alt Text: Screenshot of an About Insider article titled “Alycia Anderson is Shining a Light on Diversity and Inclusion.” Below the headline is a photo of Alycia Anderson, a blonde woman in a black sleeveless top and green pants, smiling while seated in a white wheelchair in a bright studio.

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 … read more… Alycia Anderson Is Redefining What Inclusion Looks Like Across Stages, Boardrooms, and Global Workplaces

Verna Magazine Spotlights Pushing Forward with Alycia as We Roll Into Episode 100


Published: Thursday July 24, 2025
alycia anderson article in verna magazine titled pushing forward with alycia podcast celebrates one hundred episodes featured image shows alycia dropping a microphone wearing a hot pink tube top and blue jeans

Verna Magazine’s new feature traces “Pushing Forward with Alycia” from a living‑room pilot to a global, 100‑episode movement. The article celebrates 45 listening hours, 80 guests, and listeners in 1,350 cities across 70 countries, while spotlighting Alycia’s mission to turn empathy into action—ramps, captions, and equitable workplaces. Episode 100 arrives July 31, closing Disability Pride Month with a joyful call to keep rolling forward together.

Alycia Anderson Returns to Victoria’s Secret for Disability Pride Month!


Published: Friday July 18, 2025

Excited to be back at Victoria’s Secret & Co. for round two, this time celebrating DISABILITY PRIDE with my latest keynote: OWN IT: Embrace. Elevate. Empower. In this speech, I reflect the essence of this month – visibility, identity, and the beauty of living authentically. Sharing my personal journey of self-acceptance, amplifying voices, and inspiring … read more… Alycia Anderson Returns to Victoria’s Secret for Disability Pride Month!

Disability Pride Month – Alycia Anderson’s Virtual Keynote at ITC Holdings


Published: Friday July 18, 2025
Alycia sitting in her studio in front of two screens giving keynote to ITC Holdings.

A HUGE thanks to the amazing team at ITC Holdings Corp. and Lauren Chandler for having me as your keynote speaker yesterday! The energy, the smiles, the engagement, it was all absolutely incredible. It’s always a gift to share my story, but it’s even more powerful when the room is full of open hearts and … read more… Disability Pride Month – Alycia Anderson’s Virtual Keynote at ITC Holdings

Countdown to 100 Episodes: A Milestone Feature in Vents Magazine

Published: Tuesday July 8, 2025
VENTS MAGAZINE header, “Breaking News” ribbon, and a panel showing Alycia Anderson in a wheelchair—pink strapless top, blue jeans—reaching toward a microphone on a mint-green backdrop featuring the “pushing forward with Alycia” podcast logo. Headline below: “ALYCIA ANDERSON IS AN INCLUSION SUPERWOMAN.”

With episode one hundred of Pushing Forward with Alycia just days away, Vents Magazine spotlights my journey as a disability inclusion advocate in its feature, “Alycia Anderson Is an Inclusion Superwoman.” The article traces ninety-nine podcast conversations that amplified authentic voices, examines how accessibility drives innovation, and previews the momentum ahead. Join me in celebrating this milestone, sharing the interview, and pushing forward together toward greater belonging in every space.

Advocacy Amplified: My Spotlight as an Influencer in Jejune Magazine


Published: Thursday June 26, 2025
splash announcement with black and green patterns overlaid by images of alycia sitting in her wheelchair on a ramp in her blue jean jacket with the cover of the episode fifty seven of jejune magazine that she is featured in

In my latest feature with Jejune Magazine, I dive into my journey of advocacy, disability representation, and embracing my role as an influencer. This spotlight explores my passion for reshaping perceptions, amplifying diverse voices, and promoting inclusion across industries. I share personal insights on how authenticity and visibility can challenge stereotypes, highlighting the importance of creating spaces where everyone is seen, valued, and empowered to own their unique stories unapologetically.