Sarah Maree Gillespie is a thoughtful, curious and profoundly deaf woman who has joined me on the podcast today to share her journey navigating the challenges of job hunting, facing discrimination, and ultimately finding her place in inclusive workplaces. Through her experiences, she sheds light on the importance of creating accessible and supportive environments for individuals with disabilities.

Things we discuss in this episode:

• Exploring the concept of a "surprise package" in the workplace and its significance for individuals with disabilities.
• Challenges faced by deaf individuals during the job hunting process and the impact of discrimination.
• Sarah's personal experiences with workplace bullying and discrimination, and how she overcame them.
• The role of communication and multilingual abilities in navigating professional environments.
• Insights gained from Sarah's travels and how they shaped her perspective on accessibility and inclusivity.
• Balancing authenticity with the need to conform to employer expectations in job applications.
• Contrasting experiences in freelancing, agency work and corporate environments.
• Lessons on resilience and patience learned from Sarah's career journey.
• The broader issue of workplace inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with disabilities, and the changes needed for a more inclusive future.

Resources mentioned:

"Suprise Package" Article
Advice with Erin
This is work
Job Access
Convo Australia

Keen to learn more about personal growth, career and money?  

Find me on Instagram or Tik Tok  

Want to achieve your financial goals?  

Use my financial planner here  

Thanks so much for your support and listening it means so much to me. Please leave a rating or review if you’re enjoying and we will chat in the next episode.  

Want to get in touch directly?  

sarah@theoneupproject.nz  

DISCLAIMER: The OneUp Project is an educational platform that provides information that is general in nature. There may be opinions or an individuals experience within this resource that should not be considered as recommendations or personal advice. Everyone’s financial situation is so different and you must use the information within this resource at your own risk. Please complete your own due diligence before making any decisions based on the information in this resource. I am not a financial advisor and if you require expert advice please seek advice from a professional.