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We Look Inclusive. We Just Don’t Act Like It. with Dr. Angela Young
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Let’s talk about the difference between looking inclusive — and actually being inclusive.
In this powerful episode, Marion and Danny are joined by Dr. Angela Young, a bold advocate for digital accessibility, to break down the emotional labor, internalized ableism, and corporate gaslighting that so many disabled, neurodivergent, and non-binary professionals still face at work.
From rainbow logos to “awareness weeks,” companies love to brand themselves as inclusive — right up until someone asks for real change. Angela unpacks what performative DEI looks like from the inside, what happens when inclusion becomes inconvenient, and what true allyship really requires.
Whether you're an HR leader, line manager, or employee trying to survive in a system that wasn’t built for you — this conversation will challenge you to do better.
In This Episode:
- The difference between diversity as presence and inclusion as practice
- Why “palatable” often means “invisible”
- How masking and code-switching drain disabled and neurodivergent employees
- What performative inclusion looks like in real time — and why it’s not enough
- Two free things every company can do today to make onboarding more accessible
- The connection between psychological safety and real inclusion
About Our Guest:
Dr. Angela Young (they/them) is a deaf, queer, non-binary, multiply disabled accessibility strategist and educator. With a doctorate in education and certifications in accessibility and leadership, Angela empowers thousands through public speaking, training, and strategy focused on inclusive, human-centered design.
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