1 hr 11 min
Rosaleen Moriarty-Simmonds OBE, Four Fingers & Thirteen Toes - Champion & Inspiration for Disabled People Everywhere Brave Bold Brilliant Podcast
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- Entrepreneurship
Jeannette meets Rosaleen Moriarty-Simmonds OBE, a remarkable individual with an inspiring story. Born with phocomelia caused by the drug thalidomide, Rosaleen defied the odds and became a successful businesswoman, equality campaigner, volunteer, author, artist, and inspirational speaker.
Rosie joins the show this week to share her journey from overcoming societal barriers and discrimination to finding her passion in disability equality training and becoming a renowned mouth painting artist.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Rosie's parents played a crucial role in her upbringing, providing support and encouragement for her to be as independent as possible despite her physical disabilities.
Rosie faced numerous challenges and rejections in her career, but her determination and drive helped her overcome them and achieve success.
Rosie has been actively involved in disability equality training and advocacy, working to raise awareness and improve accessibility for disabled individuals.
Rosie's journey as a mother has been a significant part of her life, defying societal expectations and proving that disabled individuals can have fulfilling family lives.
BEST MOMENTS
"If I can succeed in it, then the doors should be open for other disabled people as well."
"I need to do something that I'm passionate about."
"You really should write a book."
"It's either all or nothing."
This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette’s linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970
ABOUT THE GUEST
Rosaleen (Rosie) Moriarty-Simmonds OBE:A member of many disability and other organisations, Rosie is also a Vice President of the Cardiff Business Club, and protagonist for the Thalidomide Memorial - dedicated in June 2016, which marks the lives and achievements of Thalidomide Impaired people globally.
She is also, Patron of Flamingo Chicks, [national inclusive dance schools where all youngsters can spread their wings. It gives disabled children the opportunity to explore movement and have fun alongside their non-disabled friends].
Patron of Flat Spaces, [a project providing fully accessible holiday bungalows with state-of-the-art facilities, all around the UK]. and
Chairperson of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board for Cardiff University.
Rosie graduated from Cardiff University in 1985 with a degree in Psychology, then worked as an Executive Officer in the Civil Service for seven years, before establishing the RMS Disability Issues Consultancy in 1995.
In June 2007, Rosie completed and published her autobiography - Four Fingers and Thirteen Toes - It was re-published in 2009. Happily married to Stephen with one son [James], Rosie's hobbies are theatre and concert going, and photography. After a lifetime of Campaigning for Rights and Equality for Disabled People, Rosie was awarded an OBE in the 2015 Queen's New Years Honours List.
She also received an Honorary Fellowship from Cardiff University in July 2017, for "Her Outstanding Work and contribution to the Equality and Rights of Disabled People".
In December 2018, Rosie received an Honorary Doctorate and Honorary Fellowship from Swansea University, again for her equality work. Rosie was the High Sheriff of South Glamorgan from April 2022-2023.
ABOUT THE HOST
Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeanne
Jeannette meets Rosaleen Moriarty-Simmonds OBE, a remarkable individual with an inspiring story. Born with phocomelia caused by the drug thalidomide, Rosaleen defied the odds and became a successful businesswoman, equality campaigner, volunteer, author, artist, and inspirational speaker.
Rosie joins the show this week to share her journey from overcoming societal barriers and discrimination to finding her passion in disability equality training and becoming a renowned mouth painting artist.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Rosie's parents played a crucial role in her upbringing, providing support and encouragement for her to be as independent as possible despite her physical disabilities.
Rosie faced numerous challenges and rejections in her career, but her determination and drive helped her overcome them and achieve success.
Rosie has been actively involved in disability equality training and advocacy, working to raise awareness and improve accessibility for disabled individuals.
Rosie's journey as a mother has been a significant part of her life, defying societal expectations and proving that disabled individuals can have fulfilling family lives.
BEST MOMENTS
"If I can succeed in it, then the doors should be open for other disabled people as well."
"I need to do something that I'm passionate about."
"You really should write a book."
"It's either all or nothing."
This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette’s linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970
ABOUT THE GUEST
Rosaleen (Rosie) Moriarty-Simmonds OBE:A member of many disability and other organisations, Rosie is also a Vice President of the Cardiff Business Club, and protagonist for the Thalidomide Memorial - dedicated in June 2016, which marks the lives and achievements of Thalidomide Impaired people globally.
She is also, Patron of Flamingo Chicks, [national inclusive dance schools where all youngsters can spread their wings. It gives disabled children the opportunity to explore movement and have fun alongside their non-disabled friends].
Patron of Flat Spaces, [a project providing fully accessible holiday bungalows with state-of-the-art facilities, all around the UK]. and
Chairperson of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board for Cardiff University.
Rosie graduated from Cardiff University in 1985 with a degree in Psychology, then worked as an Executive Officer in the Civil Service for seven years, before establishing the RMS Disability Issues Consultancy in 1995.
In June 2007, Rosie completed and published her autobiography - Four Fingers and Thirteen Toes - It was re-published in 2009. Happily married to Stephen with one son [James], Rosie's hobbies are theatre and concert going, and photography. After a lifetime of Campaigning for Rights and Equality for Disabled People, Rosie was awarded an OBE in the 2015 Queen's New Years Honours List.
She also received an Honorary Fellowship from Cardiff University in July 2017, for "Her Outstanding Work and contribution to the Equality and Rights of Disabled People".
In December 2018, Rosie received an Honorary Doctorate and Honorary Fellowship from Swansea University, again for her equality work. Rosie was the High Sheriff of South Glamorgan from April 2022-2023.
ABOUT THE HOST
Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeanne
1 hr 11 min