Lisa Cox empowered & empowering through her disability

<p>Did you know 1 in 5 Australians suffer from a disability?</p><br><p>On this episode we chat with Lisa Cox — disability advocate, author, business consultant and media professional. Lisa aims to improve representation of the disabled community throughout mainstream pop culture by leading conversations about the important of representation and guiding business on how they can assist in inclusion. </p><br><p>We talk about how disability is different to each person, how she finds balance with her disability by honouring her body and how important gratitude is. We also discuss the idea of ‘toxic positivity’ and how empowering disability can actually be if you allow it. </p><br><p>You can find out more about Lisa over on her <a href="https://www.lisacox.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisacox.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Feel free to also check out the Media Diversity Australia ‘Disability Reporting Handbook’ <a href="https://www.mediadiversityaustralia.org/disability-reporting-handbook/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><br><p>If you’re interested in attending the SHE Podcast Live, <a href="https://www.shepodcasts.com/she-podcasts-live-2022/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a> and use the code ‘TBT’ to get $50 off your ticket! </p><br><p>Be sure to send across this episode to someone who you think will enjoy it too! </p><br><p>Until next time, </p><p>Stay Balanced </p><br><p>P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over to out <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheory/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>! </p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory">http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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