Promote Disability Introduction / Jeremy Siegers - Part 2

In this episode of Promote Disability, host Jeremy Siegers shares his inspiring journey of overcoming the challenges of muscular dystrophy to build a successful career. The discussion explores his early passion for art and computers in high school and college, the setbacks he faced at the start of his career, and his ultimate success in establishing a thriving signage and graphics business. This episode emphasizes the power of inclusion, persistence, and the unique talents that disabled professionals bring to the workplace. Listeners will be inspired by his story of resilience and his ongoing mission to advocate for greater inclusivity in the business world.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Importance of Inclusion: The podcast, Promote Disability, aims to inspire, educate, and advocate for the greater inclusion of disabled professionals in the business world.
• Personal Journey: The speaker shares a personal story about living with muscular dystrophy, adjusting expectations, and finding a passion in graphic arts.
• Business Formation: The speaker turned a hobby into a successful business after facing challenges in the traditional job market due to disability.
• Advocacy: There is an emphasis on recognizing skills and talents over disabilities, advocating for respect and equal opportunities.

QUOTES

• "If you’re doing something you love, you never work a day in your life."
• "Disability had nothing to do with it. I was hired, and people worked with me based on my skills and talent."

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Jeremy Siegers
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Podcast Producer/Guest Host:

Chris Decker
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