Overcoming Adversity: Ingrid Palmer's Story of Resilience and Adaptability

Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis

“The intersection of racism and ableism is a high collision zone”- Ingrid Palmer

Ingrid Palmer is an award-winning speaker, a diversity and inclusion consultant, and the founder and CEO of Focus On Ability - a campaign designed to encourage individuals to triumph over adversity, combat discrimination, and promote universal belonging.

From a young age, Ingrid had to navigate a world that never seemed to understand her. Despite experiencing racism, ableism, and sexual abuse, Ingrid remained resilient and resourceful. Ingrid lives with a rare visual condition, retinitis pigmentosa, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Ingrid is sharing her powerful stories of hope and resilience. This is a don’t-miss episode!

In this episode we discuss:

• The importance of inclusion for people with disabilities.
• Resilience and adaptation as vital skills to effectively manage hardships and adapt to unexpected changes.
• The complex relationship between ableism and racism to confront deep-rooted biases and promote inclusivity.
• The roll of self-love and self-acceptance for maintaining a positive outlook in life.

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