The Wrongs and Rights of Inclusivity

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with Andrew Gurza.
Andrew is an award winning Disability Awareness Consultant and the Chief Disability Officer and Co-founder of Bump’n, a sex toy company for and by disabled people. Their work has been featured on BBC, CBC, Gay Times UK, Huffington Post, The Advocate, and Out.com just to name a few.
Today Calan is talking with Andrew about bringing access to businesses in a truly inclusive way and what you can do at your company to make it even just a little bit more accessible and inclusive.
*EXPLICIT WARNING: Some of the topics talked about in today's episode are a bit spicy*
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Key Takeaways for quick navigation and Timestamp Summary:
[00:15] Andrew Gurza shares his journey as a disabled entrepreneur, highlighting challenges in job seeking.
[02:32] Gurza advocates for self-advocacy, discussing the importance of creating spaces for queer and disability representation.
[12:17] Gurza's role as Chief Disability Officer underscores the need for empowering marginalized voices within organizations.
[20:33] Gurza urges companies to prioritize inclusivity, from physical access to genuine representation, and check internal ableism.
[21:38] Smaller companies often offer a more personal connection and willingness to vet individuals compared to larger corporations.
[23:14] Gurza embarked on an entrepreneurial journey to create a sex toy for people with hand limitations after identifying a market need.
[27:30] Andrew expresses frustration with companies that tokenize inclusivity without genuine action, particularly in LGBTQ+ spaces.
[32:59] Andrew dislikes companies using superficial slogans instead of addressing real inclusivity issues.
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► The Business Gay is a weekly podcast all about business, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Calan Breckon, it's a mix of 1-on-1 interviews as well as round table discussions with experts on hot topics happening in the world of business and tech, as well as tips and ideas to help grow your business.
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► Hey There, I'm Calan Breckon. I'm an SEO Specialist who teaches Entrepreneurs and Business Owners the fundamentals of setting up and maintaining a successful online business using search engine optimization tactics.