Untapped podcast

Suzy Christopher
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In each episode, Suzy chats to brilliant people doing amazing things in the world of disability inclusion. Whether it's business, sport, culture, technology, entertainment, charity, politics . . .if it's about disability inclusion - and bringing disability from the margins into the mainstream - we cover it!

  1. 23/06/2021

    Suzy speaks to Jess and Pat from the International Committee of the Red Cross

    Episode #2 Don't miss Jess Markt and Pat Glennon from the ICRC, who are delivering their physical rehabilitation programme through sport in conflict and war zones, sharing how their programme is bringing about real change, changing mindsets and attitudes towards people with disabilities. Key takeaways: The programmes they run Impact and real change they’ve seen From prosthetics to employment Building an ecosystem approach The role of government in the programmes Creating a sustainable programme for the future

    30 min

  2. 04/06/2021

    Suzy speaks to Will Evans, co-founder of Ignition.Beer

    Episode #1. The one where… Suzy speaks to Will Evans, co-founder of Ignition.Beer about founding a business that makes great tasting craft beer and is staffed by people with learning disabilities. From where it all started, sharing advice about how other businesses might adapt their recruitment process to be more inclusive, the values they have as a business, and the importance of creating a link with the local community. Don’t miss this latest, insightful episode. Key takeaways: The genesis of Ignition.Beer The high levels of unemployment for people with disabilities How to improve diversity and inclusion in recruitment The value of hiring people with disabilities Social innovation and building a community

    41 min

  3. 23/03/2021

    Launching Accelerate - a new content series about disability inclusion and work

    The Untapped podcast is back with a bang in 2021. In this bite-sized episode here Untapped co-founders Suzy Christopher and Anna Parisi discussing the launch of Accelerate - a new partnership between Untapped and Meaningful Business which will deliver a content strand focusing on disability inclusion and employment and entrepreneurship over the next 12 months. The launch event for Accelerate is happening on Zoom on Wednesday 24th March from 1pm to 1.45pm GMT. For more information and to register, please visit https://meaningful.business/accelerate-disability-inclusion/ And watch out for more Untapped podcasts to come!

    7 min

  4. 15/12/2020

    #19 Suzy and Anna take on a Paralympic quiz - can you beat them?

    The one where . . .Suzy and Anna celebrate the end of Disability History Month by taking part in a Paralympic quiz. Do you know when the International Paralympic Committee was founded? Or who is the fastest Paralympian? What about where the word "Paralympic" derives from? Test your Paralympic knowledge in the Untapped quiz. Can you beat Anna and Suzy? This is the final podcast of 2020, but we'll be back in 2021 with more fascinating interviews with people at the forefront of disability inclusion.

    16 min

  5. 01/12/2020

    #18 Suzy speaks to Patrick Anderson, Paralympic gold medalist in wheelchair basketball

    The one where . . .Suzy speaks to wheelchair basketball legend, Patrick Anderson, about his career in wheelchair basketball - including winning gold at several Paralympic Games - why he came out of retirement to compete for Team Canada again in the London 2012 Paralympic Games, why he likes being heckled, his vision for the Paralympic movement and his music career with The Lay Awakes. This podcast is part of Untapped's celebration of the Paralympic movement for #DisabilityHistoryMonth

    42 min

  6. 17/11/2020

    #17 Suzy speaks to Iain McKinnon, inclusive design lead at Global Disability Innovation Hub

    The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Iain McKinnon, co-founder of Global Disability Innovation Hub, director of operations and inclusive design lead, about all things inclusive design - how he got started, his role in ensuring the design of the Queen Elizabeth II Olympic Park was inclusive, how inclusive design principles can be embedded, and why designing inclusively results in more intuitive, more elegant and better design overall, which benefits everyone. We talk about the inclusive design all around us, and someone is very keen to get hold of Suzy during the interview!!

    26 min

  7. 03/11/2020

    #16 Suzy speaks to Matt Janes, author of "Saving Dad", about mental health and wellbeing

    The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Matt Janes, neuroscientist, nutritionist and author, about his book "Saving Dad" in which Matt charts his journey to helping his dad overcome his bipolar disorder. Matt talks honestly about his own battle with mental health issues, the stigma that sadly still surrounds mental health and depression today, and how - when viewed another way - mental ill-health can be seen as a super power that sparks amazing creativity. To buy your copy of Saving Dad visit www.savingdad.co.uk and to learn more about Matt's work in mental health and wellbeing visit www.mattjanes.com

    40 min

  8. 20/10/2020

    #15 Suzy speaks to Vicki Austin, co-founder & chief exec of the Global Disability Innovation Hub

    The one where . . . Suzy speaks to Vicki Austin, co-founder and chief exec of the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub), which is accelerating the pace of disability innovation globally, combining world-class research with real-world impact in programmes like AT2030 - an assistive technology programme operating in low and middle income countries. We discuss the importance of collaborative partnerships for innovation to happen, how GDI Hub has adapted during Covid-19 and how it's always better to innovate and fail than to fail to innovate.

    28 min
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In each episode, Suzy chats to brilliant people doing amazing things in the world of disability inclusion. Whether it's business, sport, culture, technology, entertainment, charity, politics . . .if it's about disability inclusion - and bringing disability from the margins into the mainstream - we cover it!

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  • Creator
    Suzy Christopher
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Suzy Christopher
  • Show Website
    Untapped podcast