152 - Job Talk: Elle Rowlands on Working as a Graphic Design Entrepreneur with Spinal Bifida

Enjoyed this episode? Sponsor me the cost of a cup of coffee and help me continue the show:https://ko-fi.com/adifferentwayofseeingIn this episode Lois speaks with Elle Rowlands, a graphic designer and small business owner from New South Wales, Australia who has spina bifida. Elle discusses her journey from traditional employment to entrepreneurship, starting her graphic design business called By Elle Creative in 2020.They explore the challenges people with disabilities face in mainstream employment, particularly around consistency, energy levels, and physical access, as well as the benefits of entrepreneurship which allows for greater control over work arrangements.Elle shares her advice for others considering starting their own business, emphasizing the importance of going at one's own pace, building sustainable systems, and not being overwhelmed by mistakes..The conversation also touches on Elle's emerging public speaking career focusing on disability advocacy.Reach out to Elle at the following links:Website: https://byellecreative.com.auInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/byellecreative?igsh=MTg4eWI5Y20wdDcydg%3D%3D&utm_source=qrSpeaking page:https://byellecreative.com.au/speakingImage Description:Woman with long straight light-brown hair and blue eyes smiling at the camera. She is wearing rectangular eyeglasses and a pale pink T-shirt, with small red embroidered text reading By Elle Creative. Below the woman are indistinct red flowers.I’d love to hear from you – contact me atWebsite : loisstrachan.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.comCredits and music by Charlie Dyasi.