Aces Interviews

On Aces Interviews today I’m chatting with Vicky Laylor. Vicky is a post-op trans woman, who educates about trans issues both on social media and in the real world. She takes a casual approach to educating people, ensuring to take care of her own mental health. Vicky is passionate to show that, like all Trans people, she is a normal person and is more than her gender. Find out more about Vicky: Ti...

On Aces Interviews today I’m chatting with Amar Sharif, the founder of Sexy Disabled Folks, which was part of her Masters in Social Work thesis project to create awareness about the lack of sexual health resources and services for disabled people. Amar also holds the title of Ms. Wheelchair New York 2024. Find out more about Amar: Instagram: @sexydisabledfolks and @mwny.2024 www.sexydisabledfolks....

On Aces Interviews today I’m chatting with Sarah Taylor, Founder & CEO of Proud Wellness. Proud Wellness is an inclusive hub consisting of a wellness service directory, training resources and events organiser. Sarah is passionate about making the wellness industry more LGBTQIA+ inclusive through training, education and raising the visibility of queer wellness professionals Find out more about...

On Aces Interviews today I’m chatting with Abbie Smart, a disability blogger who has Cerebral Palsy. Abbie has written a book about her experience of having Cerebral Palsy, she decided to post each chapter a series of blogs. Abbie loves to be active, going to the gym and doing yoga. Find out more about Abbie: Instagram: @cerebral_palsy_life_with_abs Blog: https://abbiesmart.blogspot.com #AcesInter...

On Aces Interviews today I’m chatting with Carrie Aimes, a 35 year old disability blogger who writes to inform, educate and raise awareness of congenital muscular dystrophy and the barriers faced as a community. Graduating in 2011 with a BA Honours degree in Art and English. Carrie was born with a very rare, progressive form of congenital muscular dystrophy. She suffers from chronic fatigue and re...

On Aces Interviews today I’m chatting with David Rose. David lives with an ultra-rare disease known as occipital horn syndrome. He works for Rare Revolution Magazine - a rare disease magazine based in the UK. David also volunteers for Great Ormond St Hospital and is a trustee for Mitrofanoff Support. Find out more about David: Instagram: @occipitalhornadvocate LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...

First aired on YouTube 6th February 2024 On Aces Interviews today I’m chatting with Fliss Goldsmith, an Emotional Wellbeing and Empowerment Coach. Disabled by Chronic Illness and a Trauma Survivor. Fliss is passionate about ensuring that everyone has access to creating and living their optimal life - whatever that looks like for them. She is passionate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Co...

First aired on YouTube 18th February 2024 On Aces Interviews today I’m chatting with Sean Costello, a motivational speaker is a Spinal cord injury survivor and a C3 & C4 quadriplegic. Sean is determined not to let his injury define him and documents his journey of strengthening his body and mind. His motto is #keeppunnching Find out more about Sean Costello: Instagram: @costello513 TikTok: @bu...

First aired on YouTube 8th March 2024 TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️  Please be aware this conversation deals with themes of ableism, discrimination, neglect and abuse On Aces Interviews today I’m chatting with Rachel Marie, also known as Raimie. A blogger who frankly discusses her life as a disabled person with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, Dystonia, fashion opinions, recommendations, disabled life ra...

First aired on YouTube 22nd January 2024 On Aces Interviews today I’m chatting with Crow Miller, an artist, healer and teacher of many spiritual disciplines. As a person of mixed ancestry, he embodies the intersectionality of personal wisdom and empowerment. As a trans & two spirit person of color his identites inform his approach to working with all of the souls he comes across. Crow and his...

First aired on YouTube 12th December 2023 On Aces Interviews this week I’m chatting with Mae Gomez who mum of three boys, author, publisher, and events host. Mae is hosting the International Summit for PWDs, which is an online event. To join the International Summit for PWDs: https://fb.me/e/3LDpaojwf  For aspiring book authors connect with Mae at: https://thrivegrowbookpublishing.com/ #AcesInterv...

First aired on YouTube 11th December 2023 On Aces Interviews this week I’m chatting with Micah Leroy, a high school student using an eye gaze system for communication and computer access. Micah is an advocate for people with disabilities and is involved in Youth in Government. Last year he wrote a bill on bathroom rights for people who are trans and disabled, and the year before that, a bill for m...

First aired on YouTube 2nd January 2024 On Aces Interviews today I’m chatting with Sandie Roberts, a disability advocate, writer and part time model.  A trauma-filled early life and coming into acceptance of being disabled much later has meant it has been a rocky road to self love and acceptance but now Sandie plans to share the benefits of life as a disabled, queer human rather than just looking...

First aired on YouTube 1st December 2023 In today’s Aces Interview, ‘conversations to empower’, I’ll be chatting with Scarlett o’Connor, a therapist with a hidden disability. Overcoming a 25 year battle with anorexia and bulimia herself, Scarlett has worked with clients in the areas of eating disorders and weight issues. She is passionate about working with big corporate structures to implement ch...

First aired on YouTube 31st October 2023 In today’s Aces Interview, ‘conversations to empower’, I’ll be chatting with Beaver Meadow, an award-winning Somatic Sex & Intimacy coach working with adults with visible and hidden disabilities, facilitating and enabling sexual expression and exploration, sexual autonomy and sexual sovereignty. Find out more about Beaver Meadow Instagram: @thedisabilit...

First aired on YouTube 1st October 2023 In today’s Aces Interview, ‘conversations to empower’, I’ll be chatting with Mary Ward and Jo Collins, founders of Chickenshed, an inclusive theatre company. In 1974, musician and composer Jo met teacher and director Mary. Sharing a belief that everyone who wanted should have the right to perform and create, they set up a theatre company on a farm in a disus...

First aired on YouTube 16th October 2023 WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT In today’s Aces Interview, ‘conversations to empower’, I’ll be chatting two grumpy gits from The Grumpy Gits show; Adam Pearson and Martin Dougan, the worlds most popular independent disability show. In each episode they give their take on topical issues affecting disability, mixed in with humorous group chat and the See...

First aired on YouTube 14th September 2023 In today’s Aces Interview, ‘conversations to empower’, I’ll be chatting with Rob Dunger, a Radio Presenter & Producer on Suffolk Sound, as well as Co-founder of  DIScoverABILITY, a show about the world of disability & difference. Get in touch with Rob Dunger: https://suffolksound.com https://www.robdunger.co.uk #AcesInterviews #disability #accessi...

First aired on YouTube 17th September 2023 In today’s Aces Interview, ‘conversations to empower’, I’ll be chatting with Lauren Michelle, a 28 year old disabled mother of one who just so happened to go viral on TikTok in 2019 with a video of her signing. Lauren says “ I sing, i poke fun at myself all while educating others about my disabilities” Get in touch with Lauren Michelle: TikTok: @itslauren...

First aired on YouTube 18th August 2023 In today’s Aces Interview, ‘conversations to empower’, I’ll be chatting with Alex Vasquez, a Digital Content Creator living in London. Originally from Costa Rica, moving to the UK in 2021. Alex creates content about people with disabilities and the LGBTQ+ communities where he highlights the intersectionality between diversity groups and human rights. He want...

First aired on YouTube 21st August 2023 In today’s Aces Interview, ‘conversations to empower’, I’ll be chatting with Kait Hatch, Kait is a creative polymath, which is a short way to say they are a multi-genre writer, mixedmedia artist, and Buddhist chaplain. Get in touch with Kait Hatch Instagram: @ksc_hatch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlynschatch Substack: https://substack.com/@kscha...

First aired on YouTube 8th July 2023 In today’s Aces Interview, ‘conversations to empower’, I’ll be chatting with Greg Long, an executive consultant and Life coach for the past 9 years and is recognized for being a leader in the industry. Greg, a former premier homebuilder in Michigan, decided to take a different path to pursue his authentic dreams. He is a lead instructor for Reaching Higher Inc,...

First aired on YouTube 21st July 2023 In today’s Aces Interview, ‘conversations to empower’, I’ll be chatting with Kate Wiseman, Kate is a writer and mudlark. Her Gangster School series has been published in 4 countries. Her new series, The Mudlark Mysteries, historical adventures based on her love of mudlarking, commence publication on July 3rd. Get in touch with Instagram: kittywise999 Facebook:...

First aired on YouTube 25th July 2023 In today’s Aces Interview, ‘conversations to empower’, I’ll be chatting with Joe Powell, a freelance dancer on wheels and crutches. He is the first wheelchair and crutch using dancer to perform with the Royal Ballet. Joe has recently been working on a new production of Snow Queen, with Propel dance a brand new UK Dance company made up of dancers all of who are...

First aired on YouTube 12th June 2023 Today’s Aces Interview, ‘conversations to empower ’ ♠️I’m chatting with Jacquline and Alexa Child from Dateability, Jacqueline became disabled due to chronic illness as a young teen and faced a lot of rejection and ableism in the dating worlds. Together, she and her sister Alexa created Dateability to make love accessible. Get in touch with Jacquline and Alexa...