Inclusive Pathways is a podcast where we break down barriers, build connections, and reimagine what true inclusion looks like. Hosted by Jessica Winchester, CEO of Inclusive Pathways and longtime disability inclusion strategist, each episode dives into real conversations with leaders, advocates, and people with lived experience. From viral moments that spark change to the everyday wins and challenges of creating equitable workplaces, we explore how disability inclusion is not just policy, it’s a mindset that drives innovation, resilience, and equity for all.
Whether you’re a business leader, HR professional, or someone passionate about inclusion, this podcast will inspire you to think differently, lead boldly, and create spaces where everyone belongs.
In this solo episode of the Inclusive Pathways Podcast, host Jessica Winchester takes listeners on a journey through the history, myths, and realities of disability employment in America, and why our country continues to overlook one of the most capable, loyal, and untapped talent pools in the workforce.
Jessica weaves together storytelling, data, and lived experience to unpack how we got here: from sheltered workshops to the ADA, from the rise of Employment First to today’s shifting labor market.
Whether you're a business leader struggling to hire, an advocate fighting for change, or someone who knows we can do better, this episode shines a light on what’s possible when belief, accessibility, and opportunity come together.Walk away with a deeper understanding of the disability employment landscape — and why the future of the workforce depends on seeing talent differently.
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Website: www.inclusivepaths.com (http://www.inclusivepaths.com/)
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13 Nov 2025
Episode 4: The Fight is Bigger than Boxing
In this episode of the Inclusive Pathways Podcast, host Jessica Winchester welcomes back disability advocate Michael Grimmett (Comments Disabled) for a conversation about leadership, access—and a new documentary that puts lived experience at the center.
Michael shares the story behind Fighters, an hour-long documentary following Matthew Edwards, a lower-limb amputee in the UK fighting to get an amateur boxing license. As Michael explains, the film isn’t “about boxing” so much as it’s about the fight disabled people face every day to remove barriers. From outdated rules that exclude amputees to the quiet persistence required to keep pushing, Fighters shows how representation, design, and policy collide in real life.
Michael also talks about being approached on LinkedIn by the film’s director, Jack, bringing his lived experience to the production to ensure authenticity, nuance, and dignity on screen.
We explore:
- Why disabled leadership changes how inclusion gets built
- The story of Fighters
- How barriers show up in rules, buildings, and everyday assumptions
- The difference between inclusive on paper and accessible in practice
- What it looks like when lived experience guides decision-making—on film sets and in workplaces
Walk away with a deeper understanding of how representation leads to better design—and why, when disabled people lead, accessibility follows.
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Michael Grimmett | Comments Disabled
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgrimmett-disabilityinclusionspeaker/
Jessica Winchester | Inclusive Pathways
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-winchester/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inclusive-pathways
Website: www.inclusivepaths.com
@19MediaGroup
https://19mediagroup.com
30 Oct 2025
Episode 3: Leadership Looks Different Here
In this episode of the Inclusive Pathways Podcast, host Jessica Winchester chats with Michael Grimmett, disability advocate and creator of Comments Disabled, for a meaningful conversation about leadership, lived experience, and the future of disability inclusion.
Michael shares his journey as a disabled professional and advocate, reflecting on what he’s learned from working alongside and being led by other disabled leaders. Together, Jessica and Michael explore how authentic representation in leadership is essential.
They dive into:
Why disability representation in leadership changes how organizations think and act
How lived experience creates better decision-making and innovation
The importance of accessibility as a leadership mindset
What inclusive leadership really looks like in practice
How small, consistent changes can shift culture from awareness to accountability
Michael reminds us that when disabled people lead, inclusion stops being a checkbox and becomes a catalyst for change.
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Michael Grimmett | Comments Disabled
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgrimmett-disabilityinclusionspeaker/
Jessica Winchester | Inclusive Pathways
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-winchester/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inclusive-pathways
Website: www.inclusivepaths.com
@19MediaGroup
https://19mediagroup.com
16 Oct 2025
Episode 2: Accessible Entrance in the Back
In this episode of the Inclusive Pathways Podcast, host Jessica Winchester continues the conversation with international disability advocate Michael Grimmett, to have a powerful, no-filter conversation about what real inclusion looks like. Michael shares personal stories that reveal a hard truth: a lot of spaces claim to be “inclusive” — until someone with a disability shows up. From inaccessible “inclusive” boxing gyms to everyday barriers that most people never notice, he breaks down the difference between performative inclusion and actual access.Through honesty, humor, and lived experience, Michael challenges us to rethink:
What inclusion really means (hint: it’s not a slogan)
The toll of being excluded again and again (in the rain)
The power of listening to disabled voices — not just including them
Why accessibility must be built in from the start, not added later
How to create spaces where people don’t just enter — they belong
This episode is real, raw, and relevant.
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Michael Grimmett | Comments Disabled
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgrimmett-disabilityinclusionspeaker/
Jessica Winchester | Inclusive Pathways
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-winchester/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inclusive-pathways
Website: www.inclusivepaths.com
@19MediaGroup
https://19mediagroup.com
2 Oct 2025
Episode 1: What Pizza in the Rain Teaches Us About Accessibility
In this first episode of the Inclusive Pathways Podcast, host Jessica Winchester sits down with disability advocate Michael Grimmett, of Comments Disabled, to talk about what it really means to celebrate disability.
Michael shares his viral story of eating pizza in the rain—a moment that sparked unexpected conversations about dignity, accessibility, and resilience. Through humor and honesty, he dives into his lived experiences, inaccessability, and why celebrating disability is about more than awareness—it’s about belonging, pride, and joy.
Walk away inspired to think differently about inclusion and reminded that sometimes the most powerful stories come from everyday moments.
🎧 Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.
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Michael Grimmett | Comments Disabled
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgrimmett-disabilityinclusionspeaker/
Jessica Winchester | Inclusive Pathways
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-winchester/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inclusive-pathways
Website: www.inclusivepaths.com
@19MediaGroup
https://19mediagroup.com
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