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.
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. 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
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.
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.
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!
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
Pinch me… I had the incredible honor of speaking to Ralph Lauren’s global team this week! 🌍✨ Delivering my “Heart of Inclusion” keynote to a brand that has shaped culture and fashion across the globe was a milestone moment, not just in my career, but in the broader movement for inclusion. We explored powerful themes … read more… Global Keynote Spotlight: Alycia Anderson Inspires Ralph Lauren with ‘Heart of Inclusion’ Message on Accessibility and Adaptive Fashion
What an unforgettable speaking experience this week! I had the incredible honor of speaking to 450 students and delivering a keynote to the dedicated staff and faculty of Winters Joint Unified School District a community that truly gets the Heart of Inclusion. Together, we explored what makes each of us different and how those very … read more… When Students See Disability as a Superpower – This School District Got It Right
Southwest Airlines’ Women Empowered Celebration took flight with an unforgettable event championing inclusion, diversity, and empowerment. Alycia Anderson shared her powerful story, inspiring a future where accessibility and equity soar. This transformative journey showcased the strength of women in leadership, breaking barriers and redefining possibilities. Discover how this celebration is shaping a more inclusive world—one flight at a time.
