ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode of The Wealthy Entrepreneur podcast, host Bob Gauvreau brings on Meryl Evans, a renowned accessibility consultant and speaker known for her expertise in inclusive workplace design and operational systems. Together, they break down how disability inclusion and universal design principles directly impact productivity, retention, profitability and scale - particularly in hybrid and remote work environments.
Tune in for her expert insights on creating accessible work environments that benefit all employees - disability or not - while reducing operational friction and scaling efficiently. This conversation proves that centring inclusivity and accessibility isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the strategic thing to do.
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Highlights:
00:00 Introduction & Meeting Meryl Evans
03:00 Meryl’s Story: Accessibility in Experience
03:59 Accessibility Shouldn’t be a Compliance Checkbox
07:27 Remote Work: The Accessibility Advantage for Top Talent
11:15 Outcome-Based Management Over Time Accountability
14:36 Your Highest-Impact, Lowest-Cost Upgrade
22:21 Leadership Mindset is the Key to Inclusive Culture
25:39 Accessibility as Your Competitive Advantage
28:21 What Meryl Hopes Her Legacy Will Be & The Nuances of Accessibility
33:36 Meryl’s Rapid Fire: Accessibility Upgrades, Debunking Myths & More
36:55 Retire Proximity Bias: The Post-COVID Workplace Myth
39:46 Overlooked Accessibility Features That Drive Productivity
41:24 Hiring People with Disabilities: Breaking the Capability Myth
44:45 Advocate for Yourself Without Fear of Consequence
45:20 Key Takeaways & Closing Thoughts
About Meryl:
Meryl Evans is a renowned accessibility consultant and speaker known for her expertise in inclusive workplace design and operational systems. Born profoundly deaf, she brings lived experience to her advocacy work, helping organizations recognize that accessibility is not a compliance burden but a strategic business practice that drives productivity, retention and trust. With a background in digital marketing and content strategy, Meryl has built a thriving remote-first business while pioneering universal design principles across industries. Her work has positioned accessibility as essential operational hygiene for hybrid and remote teams, making her voice an invaluable one for founders and CEOs seeking to attract top talent, improve team performance, and build sustainable organizational systems.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meryl/
Personal Website: https://meryl.net/
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