{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Rooted & Relentless","title":"#47 A conversation about accessibility, opportunity, and protecting the future of online business","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":492,"description":"In this episode, Steph shares the realization that opportunity often comes with barriers many people don't see. From caregivers and parents to people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, financial limitations, and countless other responsibilities, not everyone has the same ability to travel, attend conferences, or spend days away from home. That doesn't make them any less deserving of access to the information, relationships, and education that help businesses grow. This episode explores: Why in-person events are making such a strong comebackThe opportunities that happen through real-world connectionThe hidden privilege behind \"just get in the room\"Why protecting the integrity of online business mattersHow accessibility impacts entrepreneurshipWhy Steph created the Relentlessly Real Business Panel Because building a healthy business community means making sure opportunity doesn't only belong to the people who can board the plane.Grab your ticket to the June panel:https://www.stephrubio.com/relentlessly-real-business-panelContinue the conversation - join Steph's email community: https://stephrubio.myflodesk.com/letsconnectMemorable Moments \"Ten minutes talking to you and I know more about you than six months online.\" \"Not everyone can get in the room physically. That doesn't make them any less deserving of the information.\" \"Working online and building virtual businesses has changed lives.\" \"If someone can attend fifteen events and I can attend two or three, the growth trajectory changes.\" \"We have to keep this information accessible to people who need it, want it, deserve it, and simply have different life circumstances.\" \"When we keep the online industry healthy, people stay in business. And when people stay in business, we all have business.\" Key TakeawaysIn-Person Connection Matters Relationships often accelerate faster face-to-face than they do online.Access Is Not Equal Not everyone has the same freedom, resources, caregiving support, health, finances, or...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/WT_pUEtKISqEpdKswPHo3iNt9SWJXO4XAV0BBA1WIcU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMmRm/NzNmMmI1NTEwMTM5/ZTUwNmY1N2VhZTU0/MjJmYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}