What a wonderful disability networking session at
@thelilaccentre yesterday, located at the
@sciencemuseum London.
Three inspiring talks from Michelle Ovens CBE opening the session and talking about the launch of the Disability Trading Charter on Monday; David Hall FRSA of
@lloydsbankinggroup sharing the wisdom that "If you solve for being disability inclusive, you solve for everyone"; and
@richer_solutions_global who closed with "A rising tide lifts all ships. We are
Great to catch up with f:Entrepreneur #IAlso100 friends
@teaandcaketime and
@vie_vipempowerment , the ever-fabulous
@karen_campbell_kc and to meet
@guywalshphotography IRL for the first time.
But
@suzipayton_audhdspeaker.comedy and I set ourselves the challenge of speaking to two new people - as we both find networking quite hard - and wow, we rocked it yesterday!! What a difference it makes to be in such an inclusive environment. We felt so much more confident speaking to new people (and for once, I even remembered to take photos!!)
Breandan Ward, Sophie Goffin, Howard Taylor, Shettal Panchal, Camilla Reeve lovely to chat with you all and
@cool.art2021 thank you so much for the brilliant tote bag.
#ADHD #AuDHD #Autism #Neurodivergent
@orborguk @worthingandadurchamber
Photos:
• A bright blue tote bag with a fab puffin design
• Lisa, Guy, Breandan, Shettal and Suzi - five disabled entrepreneurs, dressed in an array of brightly coloured outfits
• Mich giving her opening talk. She's dressed in jeans, trainers (obvs - her signature item), a white T-shirt and red velvet jacket
• David Hall from Lloyds bank, a man dressed in light chinos, white shirt and blue jacket
• Richard, a tall man with a dark shirt, blue jeans and fabulous pink trainers
• Vie, a lady with long grey hair and a fabulous flower hairclip
• Lisa, Suzi and Katie, standing in front of a big screen showing The LILAC Centre logo.
• 9 physical passport-sized photos of Lisa, Suzi and Katie having fun at the photo booth.
• A close up of a passport photo of Lisa and Suzi looking fabulous
