Becoming a TEDx Motivational Speaker

Alycia Anderson’s TEDx experience was a transformative milestone that propelled her into a global platform as a disability inclusion advocate. Her TEDx talk, Disabling Ableism: The Modern Pathway to Inclusion, laid the foundation for her journey, igniting a passion for promoting accessibility and inclusion. It was through this opportunity that Alycia gained confidence in her voice and message, which led her to leave her corporate role as Vice President of Sales at a tech firm to pursue her calling full-time. Today, she is a renowned speaker, CEO, and founder of her own business, delivering keynotes and trainings on ableism and disability inclusion.

Since her TEDx debut, Alycia’s career has blossomed. She has created educational content, including training modules and microlearning series on disability inclusion, while also filming short stories that highlight her lived experiences as a wheelchair user. Her speaking engagements have reached over 100 companies, from employee resource group events to large-scale conferences. Through her unique lens, Alycia shares her journey of overcoming challenges, smashing stereotypes, and dismantling ableism.

Beyond keynotes, Alycia has gained recognition in articles, podcasts, and other media, expanding her influence as a leader in the disability rights movement. Her decision to leave her corporate sales career was driven by her desire to make a difference, refocusing her energy on empowering others and advocating for equitable access. This shift has allowed her to shape conversations about inclusion in the workplace and beyond.

Now the CEO of her own business, Alycia continues to spread her message globally. Her TEDx talk was the catalyst that not only transformed her own life but also set her on a mission to amplify the voices of people with disabilities and challenge ableism across all sectors of society.