Business Without Bullsh-t The Problem With “Inspiration Porn” according to fashion pioneer Victoria Jenkins
EP 361 - This is an absolute cracker from the archive for you this Christmas, one that will help you see the world around you through other people’s eyes.
We meet adaptive and universal fashion pioneer Victoria Jenkins (don’t worry, she explains the difference between the two). We talk about how successive governments have created a truly hostile environment for disabled people. Why 2023’s “Ask Don’t Assume” campaign was, frankly, a right pain in the “ask”. And the problem that Victoria has with "inspiration porn” in general, and the Paralympics in particular.
There is also quite a lot of chat about velcro.
Spotify Video Chapters (only):
01:06 - Understanding Disability and Its Impact
01:41 - Victoria's Personal Journey with Disability
03:39 - The Birth of Unhidden: Fashion for the Disabled
06:02 - Challenges in the Fashion Industry for Disabled People
08:07 - The Struggle for Recognition and Equality
10:53 - Unhidden's Challenges in Advertising
12:09 - The Need for Representation in Government and Society
14:06 - The Future of Disability and Adaptive Fashion
23:07 - Misconceptions Surrounding Paralympians
23:19 - The Power of Overcoming Adversity
24:02 - The Need for Better Government Support
25:04 - The Misrepresentation of Disability in Media
28:22 - The Challenges of Being a Disabled Founder
28:27 - The Importance of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
29:04 - The Power of Community for Disabled Entrepreneurs
29:45 - The Struggles of Raising Funds as a Disabled Founder
30:13 - The Experience of Pitching on Dragon's Den
38:42 - The Snobbery in the Fashion Industry
43:03 - The Future of Unhidden Clothing
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