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ReThink Ability Episode 3 - They Built the System Without Us — And It Shows
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They say the system is broken. But for many of us, it was never built with us in mind in the first place.
In this raw and powerful episode, we explore the realities of invisible disability in the workplace — the ones you can’t see, the ones people don’t believe, and the ones we’ve been forced to explain, downplay, or hide to get by. From masking and microaggressions to inaccessible processes and performative allyship, our guests share what it's like to navigate work in a world not designed for them — and how we can do better.
Featuring:
Dr. Angela Young – A deaf, queer, non-binary, multiply disabled accessibility strategist and educator. With a doctorate in education and certifications in accessibility and leadership, Angela helps organizations design for equity and inclusion through bold, human-centered strategies.
Deb Haas – After 24 years in corporate HR, Deb was laid off — and set free. Now the founder of The Unexamined Mind, she helps people and companies reimagine work for the AI era, blending behavioral science, rebellion, and radical transparency.
Jessica Donahue – A trauma-informed leadership strategist and mental health advocate who helps organizations move beyond performative culture toward psychologically safe, purpose-driven workplaces.
Hosted by Marion Anderson and Danny Gluch of The Fearless PX, this conversation offers a no-BS look at what happens when systems are built without input from the people they’re meant to serve — and why the future of work must be intentionally inclusive, not just compliant.
Rethink Ability is a limited seven-part podcast series that explores the often unseen dimensions of disability in the workplace — and what it takes to build environments where everyone can thrive.
Brought to you by The Fearless PX and the team behind The Elephant in the Org, in collaboration with ReThink Ability, Invisible Condition and The Performance Innovation Collective, the series centers the lived experiences of disabled employees, HR leaders, and workplace change-makers. Across seven honest, human, and action-driven episodes, we unpack the gap between intention and impact and explore how to bridge it.
This is a call to rethink assumptions, redesign systems, and reshape culture.
If you’re tired of one-size-fits-all policies and hu
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The Elephant in the Org drops new episodes every two weeks starting April 2024.
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🎶 Opening and closing theme music by The Toros
🎙️ Produced by The Fearless PX
✂️ Edited by Marion Anderson
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