Women haven’t always been recognized as leaders in our society. Women with disabilities have been acknowledged even less for their leadership.
Women with disabilities build incredible leadership skills just in living their lives, even if their leadership is all too often hidden in plain sight. Through my work, I want to bring women with disabilities to the table, show how valuable our skills are, and help more women with disabilities be visible and make an impact in their communities.
Listen to the full episode to hear:
- Why creating leadership opportunities for women with disabilities has to be more than a token
- How living with a disability builds the problem-solving skills, resilience, and conviction great leaders need
- Why we need to break down and look beyond societal stereotypes of who a leader is
- How empathy, collaboration, and authenticity contribute to being a good leader
- How to start leading from where you are, because there is no perfect time
Learn more about Molly Kennedy
What is Be Determined?
Be Determined is an intimate look at building a self-determined, multi-faceted life with cerebral palsy. Each episode explores themes of identity, resilience, diversity, advocacy, relationships, and community and challenges conventional narratives about disability. Host Molly Kennedy shares her experiences and invites others to share their stories—stories of navigating a world not designed with them in mind and the wisdom they've gained along the way. While cerebral palsy shapes how Molly experiences the world, it does not define her. In her words, "What defines me is my determination, my achievements, and the lasting impact I strive to make on my community."